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MIT engineers build advanced microprocessor out of carbon nanotubes

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

After years of tackling numerous design and manufacturing challenges, MIT researchers have built a modern microprocessor from carbon

Sep 2, 2019

Direct microscopy imaging reveals details in DNA origami nanostructures

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists are now able to see greater details of DNA origami nanostructures, which will lead to a greater understanding and control of their assembly for future applications.

Sep 2, 2019

Direct microscopy imaging reveals details in DNA origami nanostructures

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory are now able to see greater details of DNA origami nanostructures, which will lead to a greater understanding and control of their assembly for future applications.

Sep 2, 2019

Algorithm identifies optimal pairs for composing metal-organic frameworks

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The integration of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other metal nanoparticles has increasingly led to the creation of new multifunctional materials. Many researchers have integrated MOFs with other classes of materials to produce new structures...

Sep 2, 2019

Coming a step closer to the dream of nanotechnology

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

Synthesising single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) is one of the greatest challenges faced by materials science. They can be synthesised using precursor molecules, so-called seeds, which determine growth. However, this synthesis has not been well...

Sep 2, 2019

Novel Strategy Enables Deep Tumor Penetration of Drug-Loaded Nanoparticles

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Previously, the idea of tiny nanobots that flow through the body to rectify damaged cells was regarded as science fiction. However, these microrobots are now turning into reality with a lot of...

Sep 2, 2019

DOE Awards $60.7M Funding for Quantum Computing, Communications Projects

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $60.7 million in funding to advance the development of quantum computing and networking. Funding of $47 million will be provided for three 5-year projects aimed at accelerating progress in quantum ...

Sep 2, 2019

Break in Temporal Symmetry Produces Molecules That Can Encode Information

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Theoretical findings in a study performed by researchers with FAPESP’s support and published in Scientific Reports could be exploited in the development of quantum computing.... The post Break in Temporal Symmetry Produces Molecules That Can Encod...

Sep 2, 2019

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Nanostructured material with potential for use in catalyzers: A titanium oxide nanofiber sheet was developed by a FAPESP-funded research group through electrospinning and atomic layer deposition

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Titanium oxide (TiO2) nanofibers can have various applications, such as in catalyzers and filters. When TiO2 is excited by ultraviolet light, it degrades organic material. Hence, TiO2 can be applied t...

Aug 31, 2019

The world’s most advanced nanotube computer may keep Moore’s Law alive

MIT Technology Review   -   Scientific News Websites

MIT researchers have found new ways to cure headaches in manufacturing carbon nanotube processors, which are faster and less power hungry than silicon chips.

Aug 31, 2019

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