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Gold nanoparticles more stable by putting rings on them

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Hokkaido University scientists have found a way to prevent gold nanoparticles from clumping, which could help towards their use as an anti-cancer therapy.

Jan 20, 2021

Crystals Doped with Rare-Earth Ions Drive Ultrafast Quantum Computing

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists at Estonia’s Institute of Physics at the University of Tartu are using rare earth ions as qubits in their development of a new variation of optical quantum computers. Qubits of microcrystals, synthesized on the basis of mixed optical fl...

Jan 20, 2021

Molecular Design to Modulate Helical Nanostructures in Liquid Crystal Phase

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A team of researchers led by Assistant Professor Yuki Arakawa (Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan) has successfully developed sulfur-containing liquid crystal (LC) dimer molecules1) with...

Jan 20, 2021

Quantum Nanowires Provide a Unique Environment for Detecting Majorana Zero Modes

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Why is studying spin properties of one-dimensional quantum nanowires important. Quantum nanowires-which have length but no width or height-provide a unique environment for the formation and detection of a quasiparticle known as a Majorana zero mode.

Jan 20, 2021

New Ultra-Efficient, Nano-Thin Material Could Advance Self-Powered Electronics

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new type of ultra-efficient, nano-thin material could advance self-powered electronics, wearable technologies and even deliver pacemakers powered by heart beats.

Jan 20, 2021

Rice Computational Model may Lead to Stronger Nanotube Fibers

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Carbon nanotube fibers are not nearly as strong as the nanotubes they contain, but Rice University researchers are working to close the gap. A computational model by materials theorist Boris Yakobson...

Jan 20, 2021

Ultra-Small Nanomedicines Show Potential for Oligonucleotide Delivery to Intractable Cancers

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Ultra-small nanomedicines of approximately 18 nm were fabricated by dynamic ion-pairing between Y-shaped block copolymers and nucleic acid drugs, such as siRNA and antisense drugs.

Jan 20, 2021

Air Purification Devices Distributed by UK Company, KSG Health, are Proven to be 99.999% Effective Against COVID

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

KSG Health, a UK importer and distributor of Genano air purification units, are delighted to share the fact that the systems have been independently proven to be 99.999% effective against viruses, including Coronavirus.

Jan 20, 2021

Nano-thin Piezoelectrics Advance Self-powered Electronics

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new type of ultra-efficient, nano-thin material could advance self-powered electronics, wearable technologies and even deliver pacemakers powered by heart beats.  The new material...

Jan 20, 2021

Controlling the Nanoscale Structure of Desalination Membranes Is Key for Clean Water

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

A desalination membrane acts as a filter for salty water: push the water through the membrane, get clean water suitable for agriculture, energy production and...

Jan 20, 2021

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