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Study models new method to accelerate nanoparticles for tiny spacecraft

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In a new study, researchers modeled a method to manipulate nanoparticles as an alternative mode of propulsion for tiny spacecraft that require very small levels of thrust.

Aug 23, 2019

Study models new method to accelerate nanoparticles

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have modeled a method to manipulate nanoparticles as an alternative mode of propulsion for tiny spacecraft that require very small levels of thrust. The team simulated a system that uses light to generate an electromagnetic field to mo...

Aug 23, 2019

Researchers observe spontaneous occurrence of skyrmions in atomically thin cobalt films

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Since their experimental discovery, magnetic skyrmions—tiny magnetic knots—have moved into the focus of research. Scientists from Hamburg and Kiel have now been able to show that individual magnetic skyrmions with a diameter of only a few nanomete...

Aug 23, 2019

Creating textiles and cosmetics of the future with nanotechnology

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

By using nanocapsules, scientists and industrial partners are developing innovative garments and skin products that provide thermal comfort, and anti-aging and antimicrobial properties.

Aug 23, 2019

Mapping nucleation kinetics with nanometer resolution

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Nucleation is the formation of a new condensed phase from a fluid phase via self-assembly. This process is critical to many natural systems and technical applications including the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and advanced materials, the forma...

Aug 23, 2019

Color-changing artificial 'chameleon skin' powered by nanomachines

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers have developed artificial 'chameleon skin' that changes colour when exposed to light and could be used in applications such as active camouflage and large-scale dynamic displays. The material, developed by researchers from t...

Aug 23, 2019

New Nano-Thermometer Takes Temperature Inside Single Cells

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Rice University chemistry lab uses fluorescence of molecular motors to sense conditions. How do you know a cell has a fever? Take its temperature. That’s... The post New Nano-Thermometer Takes Temperature Inside Single Cells appeared first on SciT...

Aug 23, 2019

Complex quantum teleportation achieved for the first time

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Austrian and Chinese scientists have succeeded in teleporting three-dimensional quantum states for the first time. High-dimensional teleportation could play an important role in future quantum computers.

Aug 23, 2019

Researchers observe spontaneous occurrence of skyrmions in atomically thin cobalt films

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists show that individual magnetic skyrmions with a diameter of only a few nanometres can be stabilised in magnetic metal films even without an external magnetic field.

Aug 23, 2019

PureGRAPH® Incorporated into Steel Blue Safety Boots

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Advanced materials company, First Graphene Limited (“FGR” or “the Company”) is pleased to advise that in conjunction with Steel Blue have manufactured prototype sets of...

Aug 23, 2019

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