World news

Results: 32792
arrow_upward arrow_downward

Möbius band constructed solely by carbon atoms

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A team has synthesized a belt-shaped molecular nanocarbon with a twisted Möbius band topology, i.e., a Möbius carbon nanobelt.

May 19, 2022

Generating ultra-violet lasers with near-infrared light through 'domino upconversion' of nanoparticles

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Strong and coherent ultraviolet light emission devices have enormous medical and industrial application potential, but generating ultraviolet light emission in an effective way has been challenging. Recently, a collaborative research team co-led b...

May 19, 2022

Highly emissive Sb3+-doped 0D cesium indium chloride nanocrystals with switchable photoluminescence

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

All-inorganic lead-free luminescent metal halide nanocrystals (NCs) are very important in optoelectronics, but their applications are limited by the low photoluminescence (PL) efficiency. It is an effective approach via ns2-metal ions doping for t...

May 19, 2022

Covalent Organic Framework Nanofluidic Hybrid Membrane for Osmotic Energy Generation

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A paper recently published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials demonstrated the feasibility of using a covalent organic framework (COF)-based nanofluidic hybrid membranes (NHMs) to attain...

May 19, 2022

Graphene-Wrapped Molecular-Sieving Membrane Effectively Separates Hydrogen from Methane

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The consequences of global warming are becoming much more severe, and technological advancements to reduce carbon dioxide emissions are in high demand. When hydrogen is burned, it produces water, making it an ideal source of clean energy.

May 19, 2022

The small things make a big difference in the science of measurement

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists must make ever more sophisticated measurements as technology shrinks to the nanoscale and we face global challenges from the effects of climate change.

May 19, 2022

Cellulose Nanocrystals Used to Develop Wood-Based Foam for Cooler Buildings, Robust Materials for Different Environments

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers developed a lightweight foam made from wood-based cellulose nanocrystals. Discover how helpful these materials are in dealing with warm temperatures.

May 19, 2022

Degradable Nanocomposite Removes Antibiotics from Contaminated Water

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The excess fluoroquinolones (FQs) discharged into the aquatic environment due to human activities must be removed cost-effectively. In an article published in the Journal of Cleaner Production,...

May 19, 2022

Energy-Efficient Synthesis of High-Quality Quantum Dots

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In recent years, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have attracted significant attention as a prospective material in fabricating light-emitting diodes (LEDs), molecular sensors, and other state-of-the-art...

May 19, 2022

Sensitive, Fluorescent Nanosystem Detects Radioactive Uranyl Ions

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Due to its severe toxicity, the sensitive and accurate measurement of uranyl ion (UO22+) in water samples is of great interest. A recent Microchemical Journal paper focuses on creating a unique and...

May 19, 2022

REFINE