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Significant Insights on Optimizing Antimicrobial Ability of Silver

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Silver-based nanoparticle presence in everyday items has surged over the past decade. Silver is an efficient antibacterial agent but can harm the environment. A study published in the journal iScience...

Jun 2, 2022

Sustainable Nanofluid Coatings Developed with Promising Wettability

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The wettability of solid substrates by liquids is an important component of environmental chemistry and material engineering used in industrial and academic research. A recent study...

Jun 2, 2022

Suppressing Self-Limiting Si Nanoparticles in Li-Battery Anodes

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The utilization of thin carbon layers in Si/C architectures promises improved ion/charge kinetics, although structural stability is still a concern due to the aggregation of Si nanoparticles (SiNPs)....

Jun 2, 2022

Superior Sensitivity in New Alcohol Sensors

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In a study published in the journal ACS Applied Nano Materials, a straightforward, quick, and easy approach was used to create hydrogel-based optical fiber sensors for ethanol detection....

Jun 2, 2022

'Fruitcake' structure observed in organic polymers

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers have analyzed the properties of an organic polymer with potential applications in flexible electronics and uncovered variations in hardness at the nanoscale, the first time such a fine structure has been observed in this type of material.

Jun 2, 2022

Molecular Machines: Bacteria-Killing Drills Get an Upgrade

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Molecular machines that kill infectious bacteria have been taught to see their mission in a new light. New nanoscale drills have been developed that are... The post Molecular Machines: Bacteria-Killing Drills Get an Upgrade appeared first on SciT...

Jun 1, 2022

How to Build a Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Quantum computers theoretically can solve problems no regular computer ever could within the lifetime of the universe. However, there’s a lot of engineering and tech needed to turn that “theoretically” into a working quantum device that actually ...

Jun 1, 2022

Advanced quantum computer made available to the public for first time

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

A computer capable of achieving quantum advantage – a demonstration of supremacy over conventional machines – is the first that anyone can use over the internet

Jun 1, 2022

Advanced quantum computer made available to the public for first time

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

A computer capable of achieving quantum advantage – a demonstration of supremacy over conventional machines – is the first that anyone can use over the internet

Jun 1, 2022

Advanced quantum computer made available to the public for first time

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

A computer capable of achieving quantum advantage – a demonstration of supremacy over conventional machines – is the first that anyone can use over the internet

Jun 1, 2022

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