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Inorganic Borophene Liquid Crystals: A Superior New Material for Optoelectronic Devices

Tokyo Institute of Technology   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

Liquid crystals derived from borophene have risen in popularity, owing to their immense applicability in optoelectronic and photonic devices. However, their development requires a very narrow temperature range, which hinders their large-scale appl...

Feb 25, 2022

ERDC Partners With Multiple Universities on Graphene Research

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have started working with multiple applications for graphene, from graphene-infused asphalt and concrete to water filtration systems.

Feb 25, 2022

Ultrasensitive, New Design to SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Novel research on the use of nanotechnology for electrochemical immuno-biosensing of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) antigen has emerged from the ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces journal. This study aims to advance current technology for the rapid d...

Feb 25, 2022

A simple methodology for the synthesis of novel β-SiC nanoparticle-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), known for their longevity, excellent charge storage characteristics, high energy density, and high operating voltage, have become the cornerstone of portable electronics, electronic vehicles, and the alternate energy ...

Feb 25, 2022

Three-prong photothermal therapy eliminates tumours in mice – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Novel nanoplatform uses a five-minute dose of near-infrared light to destroy tumours with no toxic side effects The post Three-prong photothermal therapy eliminates tumours in mice appeared first on Physics World.

Feb 25, 2022

Path to Fully Renewable Green Fuel Production Possible

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In an article published in ACS Nano, an extremely hydrophilic multilayer leaf-shaped Sn4P3 on a graphene-carbon nanotube (CNT) matrix was reported to have exceptional electrocatalytic...

Feb 25, 2022

Pd Nanoparticles and MXene Combine to Boost HER Catalysis

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The advancement of electrochemical hydrogen generation techniques is critical to resolving sustainability and energy issues. In a study available as a corrected proof in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, a simple pyrolytic process was ...

Feb 25, 2022

Tackling Water Shortages through Graphene-Based Nanofiltration

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

According to a study published in Applied Nano Materials, a group of researchers described an easy and practical way of introducing phytic acid (PhA) molecules into GO lamellar to produce high-performance GO-based membranes for water filtration.

Feb 25, 2022

Nanodiamond Helps to Tighten Lasers for Advanced Bioimaging

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A team of researchers recently published a paper in the journal Nano Letters that demonstrated the effectiveness of fluorescent nanodiamond (FND)-based biocompatible nanoprobe to map the subwavelength...

Feb 25, 2022

Researchers untangle the mysteries around type-2 diabetes

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

For more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue protein-like substance known as amyloid, which is thought to play a role in the development of type-2 diabetes ...

Feb 25, 2022

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