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Fast and selective optical heating for functional nanomagnetic metamaterials

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

In a recent article published in Nanoscale, researchers from the Nanomagnetism group at nanoGUNE demonstrate the use of hybrid magnetic-plasmonic elements to facilitate contactless and selective temperature control in magnetic functional metamater...

Apr 16, 2019

Printable nanogenerator creates electricity from snowfall

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have designed a new device that creates electricity from falling snow. The first of its kind, this device is inexpensive, small, thin and flexible like a sheet of plastic.

Apr 15, 2019

Graphene gives a tremendous boost to future terahertz cameras

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new study reports on the development of a graphene-enabled detector for terahertz light that is faster and more sensitive than existing room-temperature technologies.

Apr 15, 2019

Graphene gives a tremendous boost to future terahertz cameras

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Scientists have developed a novel graphene-enabled photodetector that operates at room temperature, is highly sensitive, very fast, has a wide dynamic range and covers a broad range of THz frequencies.

Apr 15, 2019

Optical Sensor Based on Plasmonics Quickly Detects Hydrogen Gas

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

A new optical nanosensor could be used to quickly detect leaks when hydrogen mixes with air. Hydrogen, a clean and renewable energy carrier, is highly flammable when mixed with air. According to the research team from Chalmers University of Techn...

Apr 15, 2019

A next-generation triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) to realize constant current from electrostatic breakdown

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists have dedicated intense work in recent years to convert environmental energy into electricity to meet the ongoing demands for a cleaner and more sustainable power source. Harvesting environmental mechanical energy as an eco-friendly meth...

Apr 15, 2019

Graphene-based foam stays soft and squishy even at super cold temperatures

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of researchers with members from Nankai University in China and Rice University in the U.S. has developed a type of foam that retains its squishiness when exposed to extremely cold temperatures. In their paper published in the journal Scien...

Apr 15, 2019

3D printing MOFs with nanocellulose

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers demonstrate a 3D printable hydrogel ink containing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The synthesis and printing processes take place at room temperature using water as a solvent.

Apr 15, 2019

Stardust machine fabricates high quantities of complex nanoparticles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

At the heart of a new project is the 10 m-long Stardust machine, designed to mimic conditions in the outer atmospheres of red giant stars. In a series of five ultra-high-vacuum chambers, dust grains condense and are tracked on their simulated jour...

Apr 15, 2019

Smart Communities Address Transportation, Housing, Flooding Challenges | Research Horizons

Georgia Tech   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

Four Georgia communities are exploring innovative technologies and collaborating with local partners and Georgia Institute of Technology research teams to help drive the state’s smart development. Data Engineering and Science ...

Apr 15, 2019

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