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Key Characteristics of Metal-Based Nanoparticles and Nanowires

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Novel findings were reported in a study published in the journal Nanomaterials regarding several metals and their reactivity, solubility, and cytotoxicity. Study: Comparison of...

Jan 5, 2022

realme uses graphene-based cooling tech in its new GT 2 mobile phone series announced in China

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

realme has announced its new GT 2 series, marking the company’s first steps into the premium segment. The GT 2 series, equipped with various top-notch gear and AMOLED panels, is also said to be sporting a graphene-based cooling system. As is the c...

Jan 5, 2022

New CVD Strategy Broadens Industrial Applications of 3D Graphene

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In a study published in the journal Nanomaterials, a novel technique on the basis of the fluidized bed chemical vapor deposition (FBCVD) method was developed to produce...

Jan 5, 2022

Nanosheet Biosensor Detects COVID-19 Spike Protein in 2 Hours

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

According to a new study published in the journal Electrochimica Acta, a group of researchers has successfully developed an electrochemical immunosensor for rapid identification of SARS-CoV-2...

Jan 5, 2022

Graphene and hBN nano-additives improve eco-friendly lubricant oils

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from the University of Nevada have investigated the introduction of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) to canola oil to improve its tribological properties, as part of an effort to reduce the usage of lubri...

Jan 5, 2022

Researchers find whimsy at the nano scale

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

At extremely small scales, looks can be deceiving. While at first glance you might see lily pads floating on a tranquil pond, this image is actually a clever adaptation of a snapshot taken on a scanning electron microscope.

Jan 5, 2022

Unique nanoparticle can deliver genome editing technology to endothelial cells

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

The lab of Youyang Zhao, PhD, from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago developed a unique nanoparticle to deliver genome editing technology, including CRISPR/Cas9, t...

Jan 4, 2022

Qualcomm wants to make it easier to build semi-autonomous cars

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Qualcomm believes it can widen the field for semi-autonomous driving features, and it's launching a new platform to make that happen. The company has unveiled a Snapdragon Ride Vision platform that combines a 4-nanometer system-on-chip with A...

Jan 4, 2022

New Simulator to Speed Up Solar Cell Development

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

To make solar cells that can eke out every bit of energy from sunlight, researchers rely on computer modeling tools. These simulators let them assess how minor tweaks to parameters like device structure, materials used, and the thickness of differ...

Jan 4, 2022

Plasma-based engineering creates contact-killing, antifouling, drug-release surfaces: Technology could accelerate antimicrobial material development

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Conventional wet-chemistry methods used to create biocidal materials are complex, time-consuming, and expensive. Researchers present a tutorial in which they explore a promising alternative called plasma-enabled surface engineering. The technology...

Jan 4, 2022

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