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A simpler approach for creating quantum materials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Since graphene was first isolated and characterized in the early 2000s, researchers have been exploring ways to use this atomically thin nanomaterial because of its unique properties such as high tensile strength and conductivity.

May 4, 2022

Tapping Mode AFM Reveals Moiré Modulation of hBN Van Der Waals Potential

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A group of researchers recently published a paper in the journal ACS Nano that demonstrated the effect of moire interlayer modulation on the van der Waals (vdW) potential of twisted, layered materials...

May 4, 2022

High-Performance Nanomaterial to Purify Mining Wastewater

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Antimony (Sb) pollution is a serious environmental concern in mining-affected regions. The use of nanoparticles to extract such metallic species has piqued the interest of researchers in the last...

May 4, 2022

Researchers Use Ultrafast Lasers to Nanopaint Structural Colors

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In a paper printed in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, a technique for converting contour patterns into well-defined sub-micrometer grating frameworks with extraordinary brilliant structural...

May 4, 2022

The Nanoparticle Properties That Govern Peptoid Self-Assembly

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have recently focussed on understanding the main factors associated with the assembly pathway of nanomaterials and its structural outcomes while developing nanocomposite materials. In a...

May 4, 2022

Achromatic X-Ray Lens Opens Pathways in Microscopy, Access to Light Sources

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists at Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) developed an achromatic lens for x-rays that allows x-ray beams to be accurately focused on a single point even if they have different wavelengths. The lens will make it easier to study nanostructures wi...

May 4, 2022

Silicon carbide electro-optic modulators could unlock the next level of quantum computing

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

More than three decades ago when silicon carbide was found to display the ‘Pockels effect’. It is a

May 3, 2022

Spotify's podcast tech chief is leaving the company

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Anchor co-founder Michael Mignano is leaving Spotify, where he has led the podcast tech team over the last few years. The company told The Verge that Mignano has submitted his resignation and will move on from Spotify at the end of June.Spotify bo...

May 3, 2022

Nanosurf presents DriveAFM and WaveMode at APS March Meeting 2022 – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Ed Nelson describes the power of Nanosurf's new type of atomic-force microscope The post Nanosurf presents DriveAFM and WaveMode at APS March Meeting 2022 appeared first on Physics World.

May 3, 2022

Zwaartekracht funding for quantum materials consortium

Delft University of Technology   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

The ministry of Education, Culture and Science has awarded a Zwaartekracht funding of 21.5 million euro to the consortium QuMAT, of which TU Delft researcher Kobus Kuipers (Quantum Nanoscience) is one of the lead applicants.

May 3, 2022

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