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A path to new nanofluidic devices applying spintronics technology

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Substantial increase in the energy conversion efficiency of hydrodynamic power generation via spin currents.

Jul 2, 2020

Oxidized charcoal nanoparticles can help treat COVID-19 patients

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Artificial enzymes made of treated charcoal could have the power to curtail damaging levels of superoxides, radical oxygen ions that are toxic at high concentrations.

Jul 2, 2020

Flexible material shows potential for use in fabrics to heat, cool

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A new North Carolina State University study finds that a material made of carbon nanotubes has a combination of thermal, electrical and physical properties that make it an appealing candidate for next-generation smart fabrics.

Jul 2, 2020

The lightest shielding material in the world

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Empa researchers have succeeded in applying aerogels to microelectronics: Aerogels based on cellulose nanofibers can effectively shield electromagnetic radiation over a wide frequency range - and they are unrivalled in terms of weight.

Jul 2, 2020

A path to new nanofluidic devices applying spintronics technology

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Japanese scientists have elucidated the mechanism of the hydrodynamic power generation using spin currents in micrometer-scale channels, finding that power generation efficiency improves drastically as the size of the flow is made smaller. They ex...

Jul 2, 2020

New platform gauges effects of plastic nanoparticles on human development and health

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A study released today in STEM CELLS outlines a new platform researchers designed that allowed them to investigate the potentially harmful effects of microplastics and nanoplastics.

Jul 2, 2020

Webinars and white papers: Oxford Instruments presents seven webinars on nanoscience – Physics World

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Explore the latest technology white paper and webinars from physics-based industry in instrumentation and measurement, and materials science The post Webinars and white papers: Oxford Instruments presents seven webinars on nanoscience appeared fir...

Jul 1, 2020

Webinars and white papers: Oxford Instruments presents seven webinars on nanoscience – Physics World

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Explore the latest technology white paper and webinars from physics-based industry in instrumentation and measurement, and materials science The post Webinars and white papers: Oxford Instruments presents seven webinars on nanoscience appeared fir...

Jul 1, 2020

Researchers develop computational model to build better capacitors

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Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a computational model that helps users understand how changes in the nanostructure of materials affect their conductivity—with the goal of informing the development of new energy storag...

Jul 1, 2020

New chemistry for ultra-thin gas sensors

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The application of zinc oxide layers in industry is manifold and ranges from the protection of degradable goods to the detection of toxic nitrogen oxide gas. Such layers can be deposited by atomic layer deposition (ALD) which employs typically che...

Jul 1, 2020

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