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Surprising discovery shows electron beam radiation can repair nanostructures

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Researchers have found that the electron beam radiation that they previously thought degraded crystals can actually repair cracks in these nanostructures.

Oct 12, 2023

First Graphene enters graphene-enhanced cement agreement with Breedon Group

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First Graphene has announced it has entered a Joint Development and Commercialization Agreement with the UK’s largest cement manufacturer, Breedon Group at their Hope Cement Works in the Peak District National Park.

Oct 12, 2023

Graphene lenses focus light into spirals and doughnuts

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New ultra-thin graphene metalenses can focus light into exotic shapes like spirals and doughnuts. This enables advances in areas like optical trapping, microscopy, quantum optics and communications.

Oct 12, 2023

Enlightening insects: Morpho butterfly nanostructure inspires technology for bright, balanced lighting

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Researchers developed a nanostructured light diffuser that provides balanced lighting by diffracting blue and red light, and can be cleaned by simple rinsing with water. The diffuser consists of cheap materials and can be shaped with common tools....

Oct 12, 2023

Graphene oxide heterostructure for customized air purification of toxic gases

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Scientists developed an iron oxide-graphene oxide heterostructure that improves removal efficiency of harmful volatile organic compounds by up to 15 times.

Oct 12, 2023

Morpho butterfly nanostructure inspires technology for bright, balanced lighting

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Researchers developed a nanostructured light diffuser that provides balanced lighting by diffracting blue and red light, and can be cleaned by simple rinsing with water. The diffuser consists of cheap materials and can be shaped with common tools.

Oct 12, 2023

Scientists discover 'flipping' layers in heterostructures to cause changes in their properties

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Transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) semiconductors are special materials that have long fascinated researchers with their unique properties. For one, they are flat, one-atom-thick two-dimensional (2D) materials similar to that of graphene. They ...

Oct 11, 2023

Exploring parameter shift for quantum fisher information

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Scientists have developed a technique called 'Time-dependent Stochastic Parameter Shift' in the realm of quantum computing and quantum machine learning. This breakthrough method revolutionizes the estimation of gradients or derivatives o...

Oct 11, 2023

A new way to erase quantum computer errors

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Researchers have demonstrated a type of quantum eraser. The physicists show that they can pinpoint and correct for mistakes in quantum computing systems known as 'erasure' errors. 

Oct 11, 2023

Drug-filled nanocapsule helps make immunotherapy more effective in mice

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Researchers have developed a new treatment method using a tiny nanocapsule to help boost the immune response, making it easier for the immune system to fight and kill solid tumors.

Oct 11, 2023

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