KAIST researchers have synthesized a collection of nanoparticles, known as carbon dots, capable of emitting multiple wavelengths of light from a single particle. Additionally, the team discovered that the dispersion of the carbon dots, or the inte...
Nov 29, 2020
Michelle Simmons is director of the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology in Australia The post Ask me anything: Michelle Simmons appeared first on Physics World.
Nov 29, 2020
Imagine shrinking barcodes a million times, from millimetre to nanometre scale, so that they could be used inside living cells to label, identify and track the building blocks of life or, blended into inks to prevent counterfeiting. This is the fr...
Nov 29, 2020
Creating higher energy density lithium-ion batteries with graphene-coated nickel, cobalt, aluminum nanoparticle cathodes.
Nov 28, 2020
Scientists are working on new materials to create neuromorphic computers, with a design based on the human brain. A crucial component is a memristive device, the resistance of which depends on the his...
Nov 28, 2020
Whether in solar cells, in photosynthesis or in the human eye: when light falls on the material, a green leaf or the retina, certain molecules transport energy and charge. This ultimately leads to the...
Nov 28, 2020
The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests, potentially allowing for earlier detection of diseases such as HIV, according to a...
Nov 28, 2020
Products derived from nanotechnology are efficient and highly sought-after, yet their effects on the environment are still poorly understood. A research team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), wor...
Nov 28, 2020
Scientists from NUST MISIS have improved the technology of 3D printing from aluminum, having achieved an increase in the hardness of products by 1,5 times. The nanocarbon additive to aluminum powder,...
Nov 28, 2020
A research team led by professors from the Department of Physics and Astronomy have created a serpentine path for electrons, imbuing them with new properties that could be useful in future quantum dev...
Nov 28, 2020
