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Thermoelectric Materials Made Using Novel Synthesis Strategy

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Scientists develop a new method for synthesizing high-performance tin telluride nanosheets, a promising thermoelectric material with wide applications.

Feb 25, 2021

On the line: Watching nanoparticles get in shape

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Berkeley Lab scientists have captured real-time, high-resolution videos of liquid structures taking shape as nanoparticles form a solid-like layer at the interface between oil and water. Their findings could help advance all-liquid robotics for ta...

Feb 25, 2021

Scientists investigated more thoroughly Walker breakdown in 3D magnetic nanowires

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Physicists from Russia, Chile, Brazil, Spain, and the UK, have studied how the magnetic properties change in 3D nanowires, promising materials for various magnetic applications, depending on the shape of their cross-section. Particularly, they mor...

Feb 25, 2021

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

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Programmed magnetic nanobeads paired with an off-the-shelf cellphone and plug-in diagnostic tool can diagnose COVID-19 in 55 minutes or less.

Feb 25, 2021

Scientists induce artificial 'magnetic texture' in graphene

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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. University at Buffalo researchers repor...

Feb 25, 2021

Theory could accelerate push for spintronic devices

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A new theory by Rice University scientists could boost the growing field of spintronics, a key to creating faster and more powerful electronic devices, including quantum computers.

Feb 25, 2021

Molecular bridges power up printed electronics

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Graphene Flagship researchers boost the efficiency of conductive inks and devices connecting layered materials flakes with small molecules

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

Graphene filter makes carbon capture more efficient and cheaper

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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

Weakness is strength for this low-temperature battery

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Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego 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, ...

Feb 25, 2021

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