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Customized mix of materials for three-dimensional micro- and nanostructures

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

Three-dimensional structures on the micrometer and nanometer scales have a great potential for many applications. An efficient and precise process to print such structures from different materials is now presented by researchers of Karlsruhe Insti...

Feb 13, 2019

New painkiller lasts longer, is less addictive than morphine

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

As an alternative to morphine, researchers present a new nano-painkiller they've tested in rodents. In their study, three versions of their natural nanoparticle showed anti-pain effects when administered to inflamed rat paws.

Feb 13, 2019

New welding process opens up uses for formerly un-weldable lightweight alloy

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Developed in the 1940s, AA7075 is an aluminum alloy that's almost as strong as steel, yet it weighs just one third as much. Unfortunately its use has been limited, due to the fact that pieces of it couldn't be securely welded tog...

Feb 12, 2019

Laser-induced graphene gets tough, with help

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Laser-induced graphene (LIG), a flaky foam of the atom-thick carbon, has many interesting properties on its own but gains new powers as part of a composite.

Feb 12, 2019

Laser-induced graphene gets tough, with help

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Laser-induced graphene combines with many materials to make tough, conductive composites for wearable electronics, anti-icing, antimicrobial applications, sensors and water treatment.

Feb 12, 2019

Researchers develop fire-retardant coating featuring renewable nanocellulose materials

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Nanocellulose coating could reduce the flammability of the polyurethane foam used in a variety of household furniture.

Feb 12, 2019

Ruthenium catalyst sets new efficiency record for water splitting – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Carbon nanowires doped with nitrogen and ruthenium produce more hydrogen from water splitting than commercial catalysts based on platinum nanoparticles The post Ruthenium catalyst sets new efficiency record for water splitting appeared first on Ph...

Feb 12, 2019

Laser-induced graphene gets tough, with help

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers combine conductive foam with other materials for capable new composites.

Feb 12, 2019

'Magnetic graphene' switches between insulator and conductor

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have found that certain ultra-thin magnetic materials can switch from insulator to conductor under high pressure, a phenomenon that could be used in the development of next-generation electronics and memory storage devices.

Feb 12, 2019

Nano drops a million times smaller than a teardrop explodes 19th century theory

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Droplets emanating from a molecular 'nano-tap' would behave very differently from those from a household tap 1 million times larger -- researchers have found. This is potentially crucial step for a number of emerging nano technologies, e...

Feb 12, 2019

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