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Rapid, Textile-Based Humidity Sensor for Real-Time Monitoring

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A superfast, responsive textile-based humidity sensor featuring single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) nanocomposite fibers is described in a study available as a pre-proof in the journal Materials...

May 3, 2022

New control electronics for quantum computers that improve performance, cut costs

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

When designing a next-generation quantum computer, a surprisingly large problem is bridging the communication gap between the classical and quantum worlds. Such computers need a specialized control and readout electronics to translate back and for...

May 3, 2022

Nanotechnology and Organic Farming Partner to Improve Crops

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Organic food production involves the cultivation of crops without the use of chemical fertilizers. Although organic fertilizers maintain a better soil structure and ecosystem, crop yields are low....

May 3, 2022

Technique Streamlines AR Coating for 3D-Printed Micro-Optics

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a low-temperature atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique for applying antireflective (AR) coatings to lens surfaces in multi-lens systems. The technique could reduce reflectivity and enhan...

May 3, 2022

NASA's new solar sail system to be tested on-board NanoAvionics satellite bus

NanoDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Vilnius, Lithuania (SPX) May 03, 2022 NanoAvionics has been selected to build a 12U nanosatellite bus for an in-orbit demonstration of NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3). This a result of a contract between NASA Ames Resear...

May 3, 2022

NanoScientific Symposium 2022 Now Open for Registration

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The NanoScientific Symposium 2022, an international event that brings together researchers and entrepreneurs in the fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology, will begin accepting registrations on...

May 3, 2022

One step solvothermal synthesis of pure red emissive carbon dots from citric acid and urea in formic acid

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

Carbon dots (CDs) are a kind of zero-dimensional carbonaceous nanomaterial. Due to their ultra-small size (usually less than 10 nm), simple synthesis, low toxicity, well-documented biocompatibility, and outstanding luminescent properties, CDs have...

May 3, 2022

Process aims to strip ammonia from wastewater: Ruthenium and copper catalyze a more environmentally friendly way to produce essential chemical

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Engineers have developed a high-performance nanowire catalyst that pulls ammonia and solid ammonia (fertilizer) from nitrate, a common contaminant in industrial wastewater and polluted groundwater.

May 2, 2022

New process aims to strip ammonia from wastewater

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A dash of ruthenium atoms on a mesh of copper nanowires could be one step toward a revolution in the global ammonia industry that also helps the environment.

May 2, 2022

Sony's Quantum Dot OLED TVs will start at $3,000

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Sony has divulged the pricing for its 2022 Bravia 4K and 8K TVs, and it won't surprise you to hear that the cutting-edge models will command a premium. Most notably, the Quantum Dot OLED-based Bravia XR Master A95K series (pictured above) wil...

May 2, 2022

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