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Graphene Composites USA selected to join U.S Military footwear project

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Graphene Composites USA (GC) has been selected to participate in a research and development program between DEVCOM Soldier Center, Natick MA and UMass Lowell, to develop materials for the next generation of U.S. military footwear.

Jul 5, 2024

Scientists discover way to 'grow' sub-nanometer sized transistors

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A research team led by Director Jo Moon-Ho of the Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has implemented a novel method to achieve epitaxial growth of 1D metallic materials with a width of less than 1 ...

Jul 3, 2024

Genetic algorithm enables precise design of phononic crystals

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The advent of quantum computers promises to revolutionize computing by solving complex problems exponentially more rapidly than classical computers. However, today's quantum computers face challenges such as maintaining stability and transpor...

Jul 3, 2024

By mimicking cicada wings, scientists are investigating new ways to keep patients safe

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Cicada's cries ring out in the hot air and their discarded exoskeletons decorate tree branches in the southeast and midwest United States at the height of summer. While their ability to emerge in huge numbers is astounding, they have other su...

Jul 3, 2024

Synthesis method for 1D segmented heteronanostructures uses stress-induced axial ordering

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One-dimensional segmented heteronanostructures (1D-SHs) are promising candidates in fields such as photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) and thermoelectrics. Currently, the synthesis of 1D-SHs mainly focuses on sulfides and selenides, with relatively less r...

Jul 3, 2024

Flexible and durable bioelectrodes: The future of health care wearables

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The use of wearable electronics that continuously monitor biosignals has transformed the health care and fitness industries. These devices are becoming increasingly common and are projected to reach a market valuation of approximately USD 572.06 b...

Jul 3, 2024

Mapping the surfaces of MXenes, atom by atom, reveals new potential for the 2D materials

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In the decade since their discovery at Drexel University, the family of two-dimensional materials called MXenes has shown a great deal of promise for applications ranging from water desalination and energy storage to electromagnetic shielding and ...

Jul 3, 2024

Liquid metal nanoreactors enable synthesis of high-entropy alloy nanoparticle arrays

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The field of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) has emerged as a promising frontier in materials science, offering unique properties that surpass those of traditional alloys. Unlike conventional alloys, which typically consist of one primary element with ...

Jul 3, 2024

Precise and less expensive 3D printing of complex, high-resolution structures

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Researchers have developed a new two-photon polymerization technique that uses two lasers to 3D print complex high-resolution structures. The advance could make this 3D printing process less expensive, helping it find wider use in a variety of app...

Jul 3, 2024

Researchers discover way to 'grow' sub-nanometer sized transistors

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A research team led by Director JO Moon-Ho of the Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has implemented a novel method to achieve epitaxial growth of 1D metallic materials with a width of less than 1 ...

Jul 3, 2024

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