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Addition of Ceramic Nanoparticles Improves Composites for Aviation Industry

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

An article recently published in the journal Polymers explores the potential of ceramic nanoparticle-embedded multiscale-hybridized fiber-reinforced polymers in aerospace structures. Two separate types of hybrid fibers; weaved carbon and fiberglas...

Nov 30, 2021

Graphene Nanoribbon Edge Defects Unveil Potential to Manipulate Optical Properties for Nano-Imaging

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The latest research published in the journal Nanomaterials has focused on armchair graphene nanoribbons (AGNRs) visual characteristics via edge-defect manipulation techniques. The alteration of the edge conditions results in a variety of electroni...

Nov 30, 2021

Nanomaterials for Targeting Ferroptosis-Based Cancer Therapies

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An exciting development in nanotechnology involves using nanomaterials for enhanced cancer treatment. A review article published in the journal, Theranostics, is spearheading these insights for novel cancer treatment involving the process of ferro...

Nov 30, 2021

Eco-Friendly Material Synthesis Technique Helps EV and Battery Industry Go Green

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A recent article published in the journal Nanomaterials describes a novel eco-friendly material synthesis technique that can be used to manufacture lithium-ion batteries for clean energy production.

Nov 30, 2021

MXene Nanomaterials for Future Solar Energy Technologies

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MXenes are a type of nanomaterial with outstanding customizable qualities, making them potential candidates for a wide range of applications, including power generation. A recent paper published in the journal Nanomaterials discusses MXene's ...

Nov 30, 2021

Improvement to Longevity of Li Batteries with New Approach to ZrB2 Nanocrystals Synthesis

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Amongst battery technologies, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) devices are perceived as one of the most attractive next-generation supplementary rechargeable batteries. New research using Zirconium nanocrystal synthesis is described in a recent paper publish...

Nov 30, 2021

Flu virus shells could improve delivery of mRNA into cells

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Nanoengineers have developed a new and potentially more effective way to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) into cells. Their approach involves packing mRNA inside nanoparticles that mimic the flu virus -- a naturally efficient vehicle for delivering ge...

Nov 30, 2021

Shrinking qubits for quantum computing with atom-thin materials: Using 2D materials, researchers have built superconducting qubits that are a fraction of previous sizes, paving the way for smaller quantum computers.

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Current approaches to create superconducting qubits for quantum computers yield chips that are substantially larger than those found in classical computers. To shrink things down, researchers have taken advantage of atomically thin, 2D materials t...

Nov 30, 2021

New Plant-Based Drug Testing System to Help Cut Down on Animal Testing

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Researchers from ITMO’s SCAMT Institute have developed a new nanomedicine testing system based on plant leaves. This new solution will make it possible to significantly cut down on animal testing. The system was described in a recent publication i...

Nov 30, 2021

Shrinking qubits for quantum computing with atom-thin materials

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For quantum computers to surpass their classical counterparts in speed and capacity, their qubits—which are superconducting circuits that can exist in an infinite combination of binary states—need to be on the same wavelength. Achieving this, howe...

Nov 30, 2021

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