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Pushing the boundaries of colloidal quantum dots by making their sizes equal

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Perovskite colloidal quantum dots (Pe-CQDs) are highly promising nanocrystals for optoelectronic applications. However, the size of the crystals should ideally be equal to ensure a consistent energy landscape. In a recent study, scientists clarifi...

Jun 25, 2021

Nanotech OLED electrode liberates 20% more light, could slash display power consumption

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A new electrode that could free up 20% more light from organic light-emitting diodes has been developed at the University of Michigan. It could help extend the battery life of smartphones and laptops, or make next-gen televisions and displays much...

Jun 25, 2021

MXenes: What are They? And How Can It Help Nanotechnology?

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers discovered a new group of ultra-thin two-dimensional materials that possess numerous potential in aiding various fields of science, especially in nanotechnology.

Jun 24, 2021

Quantum dots keep atoms spaced to boost catalysis: Rice University engineers develop strategy for higher-loading single atom catalysts

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Engineers use graphene quantum dots to trap transition metals for high atom loading in single atom catalysis.

Jun 24, 2021

Light-harvesting nanoparticle catalysts show promise in quest for renewable carbon-based fuels

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Researchers report that small quantities of useful molecules such as hydrocarbons are produced when carbon dioxide and water react in the presence of light and a silver nanoparticle catalyst. Their validation study—made possible through the use of...

Jun 24, 2021

Muscling up with nanoparticle-based anti-inflammatory therapy

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Researchers have developed a new approach in which specifically designed anti-inflammatory nanoparticles (NPs) that could be applied locally and selectively to chronically inflamed muscles severely affected or at more immediate risk of deteriorati...

Jun 24, 2021

Light-harvesting nanoparticle catalysts show promise in quest for renewable carbon-based fuels

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers report that small quantities of useful molecules such as hydrocarbons are produced when carbon dioxide and water react in the presence of light and a silver nanoparticle catalyst. Their validation study - made possible through the use ...

Jun 24, 2021

Scientists obtain magnetic nanopowder for 6G technology

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Material scientists have developed a fast method for producing epsilon iron oxide and demonstrated its promise for next-generation

Jun 24, 2021

For Precision, the Sapphire Clock Outshines Even the Best Atomic Clocks

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Breakthrough oscillator could set the pace for quantum computers

Jun 24, 2021

For Precision, the Sapphire Clock Outshines Even the Best Atomic Clocks

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Tick, tick, tick. The rhythm of clocks is universal. But how exactly alike are those ticks? For some vital applications, even vanishingly small deviations can be a problem. For those applications, help is on the way, in the form of the most preci...

Jun 24, 2021

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