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‘Magnetic graphene’ switches between insulator and conductor

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Researchers have found that certain ultra-thin magnetic materials can switch from insulator to conductor under high pressure, a

Feb 5, 2019

Nano-sized diamond will improve materials for maritime transport

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An experiment on the introduction of nanoscale diamond into an aluminum melt using ultrasonic treatment at the Brunel University (London, United Kingdom) has been completed. The result will be used to create new materials, mainly for maritime tran...

Feb 5, 2019

Palladium Used by Researchers to Track Nanoplastics

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Over 98% of the tiniest plastic particles from sewers are retained in sludge. Scientists have been able to establish this by integrating the precious metal palladium as a tracer in artificial...

Feb 5, 2019

Graphene crinkles can be used as ‘molecular zippers’

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A decade ago, scientists noticed something very strange happening when buckyballs — soccer ball shaped carbon molecules —

Feb 5, 2019

Data-transmitting light signal gets power boost from nanosized amplifier

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An international team of researchers has significantly improved the propagation of data inside a microchip.

Feb 5, 2019

Nano-infused ceramic could report on its own health

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Ceramics with networked nanosheets of graphene and white graphene would have the unique ability to alter their electrical properties when strained. The surprising ability could lead to new types of structural sensors.

Feb 5, 2019

Researchers use artificial neural networks to streamline materials testing

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Investigators at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering paired artificial neural networks (ANN) with dynamic mechanical analysis to quickly formulate and provide analytics on theoretical graphene-enhanced advanced composites.

Feb 5, 2019

Data-transmitting light signal gets power boost from nanosized amplifier

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An international team of researchers from Aalto University and Université Paris-Sud has significantly improved the propagation of data inside a microchip.

Feb 5, 2019

Insulated Molecular Wires: The Smallest Electric Power Cord

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A new supramolecular self-encapsulation strategy provides an effective route to construct stable light-emitting polymers for optoelectronic applications. Flexible polymer light-emitting devices...

Feb 4, 2019

Researchers develop new method to reduce quantum noise

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In a recent issue of Physical Review A, Argonne researchers reported a new method for alleviating the effects of "noise" in quantum information systems, a challenge scientists around the globe are working to meet in the race toward a new...

Feb 4, 2019

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