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New material mimics strength, toughness of mother of pearl

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In the summer, many people enjoy walks along the beach looking for seashells. Among the most prized are those that contain iridescent mother of pearl (also known as nacre) inside. But many beachcombers would be surprised to learn that shimmery nac...

Jul 15, 2020

Nano-polycatenane synthesis achieved with molecular self-assembly

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An international research group led by Chiba University Professor Shiki Yagai has for the first time developed self-assembled polycatenanes, structures comprised of mechanically interlocked small molecule rings. The research group also succeeded i...

Jul 15, 2020

Using magnetic worms to engineer nanoscale communication systems

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Researchers at EPFL have shown that electromagnetic waves coupled to precisely engineered structures known as artificial ferromagnetic quasicrystals allow for more efficient information transmission and processing at the nanoscale. Their research ...

Jul 15, 2020

GPS for cancer cells: PET tracks real-time migration of single radiolabelled cells – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Single breast cancer cells loaded with radiolabelled nanoparticles and injected into mice can be tracked through the body using PET The post GPS for cancer cells: PET tracks real-time migration of single radiolabelled cells appeared first on Physi...

Jul 15, 2020

A nanomaterial path forward for COVID-19 vaccine development

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

From mRNA vaccines entering clinical trials, to peptide-based vaccines and using molecular farming to scale vaccine production, the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing new and emerging nanotechnologies into the frontlines and the headlines. Nanoengineers...

Jul 15, 2020

Using magnetic worms to engineer nanoscale communication systems

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have shown that electromagnetic waves coupled to precisely engineered structures known as artificial ferromagnetic quasicrystals allow for more efficient information transmission and processing at the nanoscale. Their research also rep...

Jul 15, 2020

Using magnetic worms to engineer nanoscale communication systems

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have shown that electromagnetic waves coupled to precisely engineered structures known as artificial ferromagnetic quasicrystals allow for more efficient information transmission and processing at the nanoscale. Their research also rep...

Jul 15, 2020

Hybrid Process Integrates PIC with Artificial Atoms to Scale Up Quantum Chip

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

MIT researchers have developed a way to manufacture and integrate artificial atoms with photonic circuitry to produce a quantum chip that could be used for large-scale quantum systems. Using a hybrid, modular approach, the researchers built what t...

Jul 15, 2020

EULITHA Introduces PhableXTM Line of Photolithography Systems for Volume Production of Photonic Products

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

EULITHA, a Swiss company offering innovative lithography equipment and services for the nanotechnology, photonics and optoelectronic markets, announced today that it has launched a new line of...

Jul 15, 2020

A new strategy to synthesize 2-D inorganic materials used in capacitors, batteries, and composites

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Surface functional groups in two dimensional (2-D) transition-metal carbides can undergo versatile chemical transformations to facilitate a broad class of MXene materials. In a new report on Science, Vladislav Kamysbayev, and a team of scientists ...

Jul 15, 2020

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