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Sequence of Operations Simplifies Photonic Quantum Computers

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Stanford University researchers have proposed a design for photonic quantum computer that uses readily available components and a laser to manipulate a single atom that can modify the state of the photons in the system via the phenomenon of quantu...

Dec 6, 2021

Harvard scientists observe new state of matter, a quantum spin liquid

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An exotic state of matter originally hypothesized almost 50 years ago has been observed for the first time. Created by Harvard researchers, this material called quantum spin liquid could eventually help improve quantum computers.Continue ReadingCa...

Dec 6, 2021

A Vortex in a Nanometric Teacup: Researchers Generate a Vortex Beam of Atoms and Molecules

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Weizmann Institute of Science researchers generate, for the first time, a vortex beam of atoms and molecules. Vortices may conjure a mental image of whirlpools... The post A Vortex in a Nanometric Teacup: Researchers Generate a Vortex Beam of Ato...

Dec 6, 2021

Understanding the Immune Response to Nanomedicine Pharmaceuticals

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The existence of microbial antigens and other impurities mistakenly introduced during the development and purification of bionanopharmaceutical devices can stimulate the innate immune system, as described in a paper published in the journal Molecu...

Dec 5, 2021

Affordable miRNA Diagnostics via Smartphone and Nanoparticle-Based Assay

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In a recent study published in the journal Sensors, the development of a smartphone-based device called Krometriks is discussed, which utilizes nanotechnology to enable easy and quick colorimetric identification of microRNA (miRNAs).

Dec 5, 2021

Nanomedicine Delivery of Mitochondria-Targeted Drugs for Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases

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An exciting review has outlined the significance of mitochondrial function for neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. This research has been published in the journal Pharmaceutics,...

Dec 5, 2021

Antibacterial Properties of Silver, Zinc and Graphene Nanomaterials

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Escherichia coli (E. coli) was used to test the antimicrobial effectiveness of different concentration levels of Zinc oxide nanoparticles, Ag/Zn-Ze nanocomposites, GO nanoparticles, and GO-Ag...

Dec 5, 2021

Nanostructured Layer for Perovskite Solar Cells Using Argon Plasma Etching

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A recent study published in the journal Materials Research Bulletin details that plasma etching results in a substantial increase in efficiency and performance of perovskite cells.

Dec 5, 2021

Solar-Powered Smartphone Plus Nanoplasmonic Sensor for Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnostics

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The invention of a portable solar-powered centrifuge combined with a nanoplasmonic chip for rheumatoid arthritis diagnostics is the subject of a new study published in the Chemical Engineering Journal.

Dec 5, 2021

Green Production of High Performance Nanocomposites from Grapefruit Peel

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The efficient use of biowaste to decrease environmental pollution is vital for the long-term sustainability of the planet. A study published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering used waste grapefruit peels to synthesize multipurpos...

Dec 5, 2021

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