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Multistep self-assembly opens door to new reconfigurable materials

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Self-assembling synthetic materials come together when tiny, uniform building blocks interact and form a structure. However, nature lets materials like proteins of varying size and shape assemble, allowing for complex architectures that can handle...

Apr 18, 2019

From nata de coco to computer screens: Cellulose gets a chance to shine

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Researchers meticulously measured the optical birefringence of highly aligned cellulose nanofibers, paving the way for sharper television, computer, and smartphone screens.

Apr 18, 2019

Nanoscale magnetic imaging of ferritin in a single cell

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In life sciences, the ability to measure the distribution of biomolecules inside a cell in situ is an important investigative goal. Among a variety of techniques, scientists have used magnetic imaging (MI) based on the nitrogen vacancy center (NV)...

Apr 18, 2019

Luminescing nanosized crystals are showing promise for peering deeply into body tissues

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Investigations of 'quantum dots' for looking deeply into body tissues are rapidly evolving, but more work is required to ensure they are safe, according to a review published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.

Apr 18, 2019

Researchers report observation of room-temperature polar skyrmions

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An international team of researchers has discovered a way to create and observe room-temperature polar skyrmions. In their paper published in the journal Nature, the group describes creating the polar skyrmions and their observations. Pavlo Zubko,...

Apr 18, 2019

Faster Active Alignment with NanoCube XYZ Piezo Flexure Scanning Stage

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A more compact XYZ nanopositioning system for faster active alignment and higher scanning speed, with integrated sensors for nanometer precise closed-loop control is now available.

Apr 18, 2019

Fluorescent nanoparticles drive a bright start(up) – Physics World

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The "start-up story" of Stream Bio, which manufactures fluorescent nanoparticles for bioimaging applications The post Fluorescent nanoparticles drive a bright start(up) appeared first on Physics World.

Apr 18, 2019

Graphene foam material harvests water from air

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A newly developed graphene nanocomposite foam realizes water harvesting through a capture-release cycle.

Apr 18, 2019

Daimler Teams Up with Sila Nanotechnologies on Next Generation Lithium-ion Battery Materials

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Daimler AG has acquired a minority equity stake in U.S. battery material specialist Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. (Sila Nano) as part of its research and development activities. Founded in 2011, Sila Nano is a leading developer of new battery materi...

Apr 18, 2019

Daimler Teams Up with Sila Nanotechnologies on Next Generation Lithium-ion Battery Materials

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Daimler AG has acquired a minority equity stake in U.S. battery material specialist Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. (Sila Nano) as part of its research and development activities. Founded in 2011, Sila Nano is a leading developer of new battery materi...

Apr 18, 2019

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