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Magnetism generated in 2D organic material by star-like arrangement of molecules

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A 2D nanomaterial consisting of organic molecules linked to metal atoms in a specific atomic-scale geometry shows non-trivial electronic and magnetic properties due to strong interactions between its electrons.

Sep 13, 2021

New method designs nanomaterials with less than 10-nanometer precision

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A new method designs nanomaterials with less than 10-nanometer precision. It could pave the way for faster, more energy-efficient electronics.

Sep 13, 2021

Taming ‘tubes: For computer chips, new technique puts carbon nanotubes squarely in their place

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

For half a century, researchers have regularly found techniques for shrinking silicon transistors, roughly doubling the number that

Sep 13, 2021

ITMO Researchers Create Nanoparticle Paste to Make Perovskite Solar Cells More Efficient

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers from ITMO’s School of Physics and Engineering have created a paste of titanium dioxide and resonant silicon nanoparticles that will increase the generation of photocurrent in perovskite solar cells and maximize their efficiency. The re...

Sep 13, 2021

Star Attraction: Magnetism Generated In 2D Organic Material by Star-Like Arrangement of Molecules

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A 2D nanomaterial consisting of organic molecules linked to metal atoms in a specific atomic-scale geometry shows non-trivial electronic and magnetic properties due to strong interactions between its electrons.

Sep 13, 2021

Triple entanglement in silicon marks major quantum computer breakthrough

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Quantum computers could one day outperform traditional machines at many types of tasks, but hurdles remain. Now, physicists in Japan have successfully entangled groups of three silicon quantum dots for the first time, in a breakthrough that could ...

Sep 13, 2021

Water Repellent Nanomaterial Invention Can Stay Dry Even When Immersed Underwater

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of researchers recently developed a new water-repellent material, inspired by nature, as well as the evolution of some plants and biological species.

Sep 13, 2021

World-first resurfacing project mixes graphene into freshly laid UK road

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

One of the many areas graphene promises to have transformative effects is in fortifying construction materials like concrete and asphalt. A first-of-a-kind trial now underway seeks to apply the wonder material's impressive attributes to one o...

Sep 13, 2021

Cheap Sensors for Smarter Farmers

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Demonstrating that we are truly living in an era of "smart agriculture," many of the technologies showcased in this year's ARPA-E Summit were in the farming sector—most notably, sensors for crops and farmlands. Just like the smart ...

Sep 12, 2021

Atomically-Thin, Twisted Graphene Has Unique Properties That Could Advance Quantum Computing

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers describe how electrons move through two-dimensional layered graphene, findings that could lead to advances in the design of future quantum computing platforms. New research... The post Atomically-Thin, Twisted Graphene Has Unique Prop...

Sep 11, 2021

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