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Not Graphene: New Type of Atomically Thin Carbon Material Discovered

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Carbon exists in various forms. In addition to diamond and graphite, there are recently discovered forms with astonishing properties. For example graphene, with a thickness... The post Not Graphene: New Type of Atomically Thin Carbon Material Dis...

May 26, 2021

Nanostructured tin gas sensors could help the world tackle the climate crisis

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Researchers from the University of Surrey believe that tin-based gas sensors could help track and control harmful nitrogen (NO2) gases that pollute our planet.

May 26, 2021

Manchester Innovation Pioneers Sustainable Construction with Graphene Concrete

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Manchester innovation pioneers score world first for sustainable construction with graphene concrete.

May 26, 2021

Ultrafast, on-chip PCR could speed diagnosis during pandemics

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Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) has been the gold standard for diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the PCR portion of the test requires bulky, expensive machines and takes about an hour to complete, making it ...

May 26, 2021

Deciphering structure of a toxic matter that destroys the nerves in the brain

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Researchers reveal the structure of a hetero-oligomer nano-aggregate - a substance that causes Parkinson's and dementia - through quadruple force mapping.

May 26, 2021

Light-emitting MXene quantum dots

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In a new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances, researchers led by Professor Jeongyong Kim at the Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea, review light-emitting MXene quantum dots.

May 26, 2021

Novel heterostructure nanosheet boosts efficiency of lean-electrolyte lithium batteries

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Lithium sulfur (Li-S) battery technology is promising for next-generation energy storage. However, lithium polysulfide shuttling, sluggish redox kinetics, and uncontrollable lithium dendrite growth limit the cycling stability.

May 26, 2021

New Stiffened Graphene Could Pave Way for Novel Applications

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The ultrathin material graphene is defined by its extremely small bending modulus—superflimsiness. Top: Atomic force microscopy images of the suspended graphene drum skin before and after...

May 26, 2021

Nanoparticles: The Complex Rhythm of Chemistry

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Most of commercial chemicals are produced using catalysts. Usually, these catalysts consist of tiny metal nanoparticles that are placed on an oxidic support. Similar to a cut diamond, whose surface consists of different facets oriented in differe...

May 26, 2021

Technique Reveals Glass Surface Damage at the Nanolevel

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A spectroscopy technique has enabled the study of nanolevel imperfections in the surface of glass. The process could lead to improvements in glass products such as electronic displays and vehicle windshields, according to a team of international r...

May 26, 2021

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