World news

Results: 32792
arrow_upward arrow_downward

Researchers develop new interferometric single-molecule localization microscopy

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Various image-based central position estimation (termed "centroid fitting") methods such as 2-D Gaussian fitting methods have been commonly used in single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) to precisely determine the location of eac...

Sep 9, 2019

Neutron Experiment Used to Detect Nanoparticles in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

For the first time, a team of HZB researchers has precisely examined how nanoparticles of lithium sulfide and sulfur precipitate onto battery electrodes when a charging cycle takes place. The results...

Sep 9, 2019

Metal-organic framework nanoribbons

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The nanostructure of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) plays an important role in various applications since different nanostructures usually exhibit different properties and functions. In this work, the authors reported the preparation of ultrathin...

Sep 9, 2019

Working Computer Built Out of Carbon Nanotubes

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

It is thought that in the world of advanced computing and the progression towards creating next generation computers the next step required will be making significant headway in nanotechnology....

Sep 9, 2019

Working Computer Built Out of Carbon Nanotubes

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

It is thought that in the world of advanced computing and the progression towards creating next generation computers the next step required will be making significant headway in nanotechnology....

Sep 9, 2019

Nanoscale origami: Smallest-ever, atomically precise structures set stage for quantum breakthroughs

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

If you think learning traditional paper origami is a difficult practice, try wrapping your head around origami on

Sep 9, 2019

High-entropy nanoparticles hold promise for catalytic applications

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Alloying is a magic trick used to produce new materials by synergistically mixing at least two metallic elements to form a solid solution. Recent developments in science have found great applications of alloy materials in catalysis, for which nano...

Sep 9, 2019

Nanoparticles in lithium-sulphur batteries detected with neutron experiment

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

An HZB team has for the first time precisely analysed how nanoparticles of lithium sulphide and sulphur precipitate onto battery electrodes during the course of the charging cycle. The results can help increase the service life of lithium-sulphur...

Sep 9, 2019

The controlled delivery of chemotherapeutics to fight cancer stem cells

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers are investigating the efficiency of gold nanoclusters as drug carriers against cancer cells.

Sep 9, 2019

Major environmental challenge as nano- and microplastics are harming our drinking water

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Plastics in our waste streams are breaking down into tiny particles, causing potentially catastrophic consequences for human health and our aquatic systems.

Sep 9, 2019

REFINE