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Single-particle spectroscopy of CsPbBr3 perovskite reveals the origin low electrolumine

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Researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) used single-particle spectroscopy to study electroluminescence in light-emitting devices. They discovered that efficient charge funneling between individual perovskite nanocrystals and th...

Oct 10, 2019

Scientists simplify lithium-sulfur battery production to meet future energy storage needs

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Singapore scientists from NanoBio Lab (NBL) of A*STAR have developed a novel approach to prepare next-generation lithium-sulfur cathodes, which simplifies the typically time-consuming and complicated process for producing them. This represents a p...

Oct 10, 2019

Surprising size-confinement effect of magnetocaloric materials

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Scientists found that size-confinement - going from macroscopic bulk samples towards nanoparticles - leads to drastic changes in the atomic structure of certain magnetocaloric materials: The change from positive thermal expansion at the macroscale...

Oct 10, 2019

Nanoparticles may have bigger impact on the environment than previously thought

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In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have shown that nanoparticles may have a bigger impact on the environment than previously thought.

Oct 9, 2019

Army Research Into Artificial Muscle Nanomotors for More Effective Robots on the Future Battlefield

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In an effort to make robots more effective and versatile teammates for Soldiers in combat, Army researchers are on a mission to understand the value... The post Army Research Into Artificial Muscle Nanomotors for More Effective Robots on the Futur...

Oct 9, 2019

Nanoparticles may have bigger impact on the environment than previously thought

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First-of-its-kind study shows that non-antibacterial nanoparticles can cause resistance in bacteria.

Oct 9, 2019

Nanoparticles may have bigger impact on the environment than previously thought

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Over the last two decades, nanotechnology has improved many of the products we use every day from microelectronics to sunscreens. Nanoparticles (particles that are just a few hundred atoms in size) are ending up in the environment by the ton, but ...

Oct 9, 2019

New Tunable Optical Chips Can Be Used As Building-Blocks for Next Generation Quantum Computers

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Researchers demonstrate first fully integrated silicon carbide optical switch that can be thermally tuned for different functions. Researchers have created a silicon carbide (SiC) photonic... The post New Tunable Optical Chips Can Be Used As Build...

Oct 9, 2019

New production technique for high-performance polymer could make for better body armor

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Using a new composite nanoparticle catalyst, researchers have shown they can make degradation-resistant PBO, a polymer used to make body armor and other high-performance fabrics.

Oct 9, 2019

Graphene substrate improves the conductivity of carbon nanotube network

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Scientists have combined graphene and single-walled carbon nanotubes into a transparent hybrid material with conductivity higher than either component exhibits separately.

Oct 9, 2019

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