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Newly discovered material may ease wear and tear on extraterrestrial vehicles

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As NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover continues to explore the surface of Mars, scientists on Earth have developed a new nanoscale metal carbide that could act as a "superlubricant" to reduce wear and tear on future rovers.

Mar 12, 2021

Nano-gate: Researchers create voltage-controlled nanopores that can trap particles as they try to pass through

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Scientists from the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research at Osaka University fabricated nanopores in silicon dioxide, that were only 300 nm, in diameter surrounded by electrodes. These nanopores could prevent particles from entering jus...

Mar 12, 2021

‘Lost’ ocean nanoplastic might be getting trapped on coasts

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As plastic debris weathers in aquatic environments, it can shed tiny nanoplastics. Although scientists have a good understanding

Mar 12, 2021

Scientists build the smallest cable containing a spin switch

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers report the first encapsulation of spin-crossover molecules inside carbon nanotubes. This is a fundamental research result that helps to understand the behaviour of magnetic molecules confined in very small spaces.

Mar 12, 2021

Material from Russia will triple the capacity of lithium-ion batteries

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The scientists of the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" (NUST MISIS) being a part of an international team of researches managed to increase the capacity and extend the service life of lithium-ion batteries. According...

Mar 12, 2021

Nanomaterials may ease wear and tear on extraterrestrial vehicles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

As NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover continues to explore the surface of Mars, scientists on Earth have developed a new nanoscale metal carbide that could act as a superlubricant to reduce wear and tear on future rovers.

Mar 12, 2021

Peering into bacteria with X-ray nanovision

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists use X-ray-sensitive tags to see protein molecules in cells, opening new doors for studies in health, medicine, and bioscience.

Mar 12, 2021

Controlled by light alone, new smart materials twist, bend and move (w/video)

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Technology paves way for intelligent solar cells, other highly efficient devices programmed at the macro- and nanoscale.

Mar 12, 2021

Shutting the nano-gate

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers create voltage-controlled nanopores that can trap particles as they try to pass through, which may lead to single-molecule sensors, along with cheaper and faster genomic sequencing.

Mar 12, 2021

Experimental microsphere anodes triple capacity of lithium batteries

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Through experimentation with a newly created type of material, scientists in Russia have landed on a battery design with a number of promising performance benefits, in particular an ability to offer triple the capacity of today's solutions. T...

Mar 12, 2021

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