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Putting graphene in a spin

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers induce artificial 'magnetic texture' in graphene, a quantum science advancement that could help lead to more powerful semiconductors, computers.

Feb 25, 2021

Scientists induce artificial 'magnetic texture' in graphene: Quantum science advancement could help lead to powerful spintronic devices, such as semiconductors and quantum computers

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Graphene is not magnetic -- a shortcoming that has stunted its usefulness in spintronics, an emerging field that could rewrite the rules of electronics, leading to more powerful semiconductors and computers. Researchers report an advancement to ov...

Feb 25, 2021

Quantum Computer Error Correction Is Getting Practical

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

2021 may be the year when quantum error correction finally helps

Feb 25, 2021

Molecular bridges power up printed electronics

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The exfoliation of graphite into graphene layers inspired the investigation of thousands of layered materials: amongst them transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). These semiconductors can be used to make conductive inks to manufacture printed el...

Feb 25, 2021

Weakness is strength for this low-temperature battery

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Nanoengineers have discovered new fundamental insights for developing lithium metal batteries that perform well at ultra-low temperatures; mainly, that the weaker the electrolyte holds on to lithium ions, the better. By using such a weakly binding...

Feb 25, 2021

A solid solvent for unique materials

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Materials impossible to obtain with existing methods can be produced using a solid, nanostructured silica solvent. Scientists from the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Cracow presented an innovative approach to the...

Feb 25, 2021

Chip simplifies COVID-19 testing, delivers results on a phone

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Programmed magnetic nanobeads enable diagnostic device.

Feb 25, 2021

Graphene filter makes carbon capture more efficient and cheaper

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Chemical engineers at EPFL have developed a graphene filter for carbon capture that surpasses the efficiency of commercial capture technologies, and can reduce the cost carbon capture down to $30 per ton of carbon dioxide.

Feb 25, 2021

Virus detection method is versatile and accessible

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A safe, fast and cheap testing method that uses magnetic nanoparticles to detect viruses in both clinical and wastewater samples has been developed by KAUST researchers. The centrifuge-free approach is compatible with magnetic bead-based automated...

Feb 25, 2021

Graphene filter makes carbon capture more efficient and cheaper

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Chemical engineers have developed a graphene filter for carbon capture that surpasses the efficiency of commercial capture technologies, and can reduce the cost carbon capture down to $30 per ton of carbon dioxide.

Feb 25, 2021

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