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Putting artificial intelligence to work in the lab

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An Australian-German collaboration has demonstrated fully-autonomous SPM operation, applying artificial intelligence and deep learning to remove the need for constant human supervision. The new system, dubbed DeepSPM, bridges the gap between nanos...

Mar 19, 2020

O-FIB: Far-field-induced near-field breakdown for direct nanowriting in an atmospheric environment

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Nanoscale texturing, drilling, cutting and spatial sculpturing require not only high accuracy, but also the capability of manufacturing in the atmospheric environment. Towards this goal, scientists in China and Australia invented the optical far-f...

Mar 19, 2020

On-chip single-mode CdS nanowire laser

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In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the integration of active nanowires with on-chip planar waveguides for on-chip light sources. Towards this goal, scientists in China demonstrated a highly compact on-chip single-mode cadmium s...

Mar 19, 2020

Heterostructure and Q-factor engineering for low-threshold and persistent nanowire lasing

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Semiconductor nanowire lasers are a crucial component for on-chip integrated optoelectronics. However, silicon-integrated, room-temperature, continuously-operating and electrically-pumped nanowire lasers have not yet been demonstrated. In this wor...

Mar 19, 2020

Electronic skin sensor detects heatstroke danger

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A tattoo-like sensor system that sticks to the skin and can indirectly tell the body's hydration level could help prevent heat strokes. The research team behind this invention demonstrated a completely new, versatile strategy to integrate pH ...

Mar 18, 2020

Global Graphene Group Adds Second REACH-Certified Product

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Global Graphene Group (G3) has finalized certification for its second product with the European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).  ...

Mar 18, 2020

Self-assembly required: Neutrons probe novel polymer behavior for biomedical materials

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A versatile class of flexible, protein-like polymers could significantly advance future drug delivery methods. But first, scientists have to develop a reliable process for tailoring these polymers into shapes that can effectively transport medicin...

Mar 18, 2020

'White graphene' aerogel material creates pleasant laser light

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Research team develops an extremely porous material made of 'white graphene' for new laser light applications.

Mar 18, 2020

Recyclable nanofiber filtered face masks in times of Coronavirus

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Researchers announced that they have developed a nanofilter that maintains excellent filtering efficiency even after hand washing.

Mar 18, 2020

Atomic-Scale Imaging Reveals Strength Capabilities of Thin Film

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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have used high-resolution TEM microscopy to image the atomic structure of ultrathin zeolite nanosheets, which are used by industries as specialized molecular filters. The researchers observed one-dimens...

Mar 18, 2020

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