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Quirky response to magnetism presents quantum physics mystery: Magnetic topological insulators could be just right for making qubits, but this one doesn't obey the rules

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Scientists describe the quirky behavior of one such magnetic topological insulator. The new article includes experimental evidence that intrinsic magnetism in the bulk of manganese bismuth telluride (MnBi2Te4) also extends to the electrons on its ...

Sep 10, 2020

Inexpensive, non-toxic nanofluid could be a game-changer for oil recovery

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Researchers from the University of Houston have demonstrated that an inexpensive and non-toxic nanofluid can be used to efficiently recover even heavy oil with high viscosity from reservoirs.

Sep 10, 2020

Investigating the environmental impact of nanoparticles at the molecular level

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A project for molecular-level research on the transformation, interactions, and impact of various nanomaterials released into the environment.

Sep 10, 2020

Inexpensive, non-toxic nanofluid could be a game-changer for oil recovery

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The nanofluid is made from commercially available sodium using household blender.

Sep 10, 2020

Inexpensive, non-toxic nanofluid could be a game-changer for oil recovery: The nanofluid is made from commercially available sodium using household blender

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Researchers have demonstrated that an inexpensive and non-toxic nanofluid can be used to efficiently recover even heavy oil with high viscosity from reservoirs.

Sep 10, 2020

Researchers develop anti-bacterial graphene face masks

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Face masks have become an important tool in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. However, improper use or disposal of masks may lead to "secondary transmission". A research team from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has successful...

Sep 10, 2020

Nanophysics: Spectral classification of excitons

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Ultrathin layers of tungsten diselenide have potential applications in opto-electronics and quantum technologies. Researchers have now explored how this material interacts with light in the presence of strong magnetic fields.

Sep 10, 2020

Anti-bacterial graphene face masks

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Researchers have successfully produced laser-induced graphene masks with an anti-bacterial efficiency of 80 percent, which can be enhanced to almost 100 percent within 10 minutes under sunlight. Initial tests also showed very promising results in ...

Sep 10, 2020

Scientists engineer DNA-based nanotechnology to stimulate potent antitumor immune responses

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Synthetic DNA nanovaccines enhance killer T cell immunity resulting in tumor control in preclinical studies.

Sep 10, 2020

Anti-bacterial efficiency of graphene face mask close to 100%

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Researchers have successfully produced graphene masks with an anti-bacterial efficiency of 80%, which can be enhanced to almost 100% with exposure to sunlight for around 10 minutes.

Sep 10, 2020

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