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Comb-like etching regulated growth for large-area graphene nanoribbon arrays

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The low on/off current ratio in intrinsic graphene-based field-effect transistor has inspired the development of bandgap engineering, which contain tailoring graphene into narrow ribbons, doping graphene with heteroatom, and applying stress or ver...

Feb 4, 2021

Surface effect of electrodes revealed by operando surface science methodology

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Super-dense anions together with cations intercalation into the surface region of graphite electrode has been visualized by applying operando surface science methodology over an Al/HOPG planar model device. The observed unusual electrochemical beh...

Feb 4, 2021

Scientists optimized technology for production of optical materials for microelectronics

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Scientists of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) have advanced the technology of high-speed sintering for optical ceramics (Nd3+:YAG), i.e. active elements generating laser emission in the near-infrared wavelength range (1.06 μm) for cutting th...

Feb 4, 2021

NANOGrav finds possible 'first hints' of low-frequency gravitational wave background

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In data gathered and analyzed over 13 years, the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav) Physics Frontiers Center (PFC) has found an intriguing low-frequency signal that may be attributable to gravitational waves.

Feb 4, 2021

SARS-CoV-2 under the helium ion microscope for the first time

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Scientists at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Physics have succeeded for the first time in imaging the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus with a helium ion microscope. In contrast to the more conventional electron microscopy, the samples do not need a ...

Feb 4, 2021

Researchers from NUS create 'whirling' nano-structures in anti-ferromagnets

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Inspired by the Big Bang cooling, the new finding could lead to super-fast, energy-efficient memory chips.

Feb 4, 2021

Polymer-derived carbon as metal-free, "green" alternative to catalysts and nano carbons

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Darmstadt, February 4, 2021. The research group of Professor Bastian Etzold at the Department of Chemistry at TU Darmstadt has succeeded in synthesizing macroscopic carbons that are similar in handling to common technical catalysts. The research t...

Feb 4, 2021

Nickel phosphide nanoparticle catalyst is the full package

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Osaka University researchers prepared a nickel phosphide nanoparticle catalyst on a hydrotalcite support (nano-Ni2P/HT) that showed high activity and selectivity in the hydrogenation of D-glucose to D-sorbitol. The catalyst was air-stable, reusabl...

Feb 4, 2021

Quantum tunneling in graphene advances the age of terahertz wireless communications

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Scientists from MIPT, Moscow Pedagogical State University and the University of Manchester have created a highly sensitive terahertz

Feb 3, 2021

Nanotech plastic packaging could leach silver into some types of foods and beverages

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Antimicrobial packaging is being developed to extend the shelf life and safety of foods and beverages. However, there is concern about the transfer of potentially harmful materials, such as silver nanoparticles, from these types of containers to c...

Feb 3, 2021

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