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X-ray laser study elicits secrets from an important nanogel

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An international team led by Felix Lehmkühler from Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY in Hamburg has investigated the temperature induced swelling and collapsing of the polymer poly-N-isopropylacrylamide (PNIPAm) at European XFEL at Schenefeld ...

Apr 19, 2024

Scientists develop novel aggregation-induced emission carbon dots for bioimaging

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Carbon dots (CDs) are an intriguing class of nanomaterials that have attracted a great deal of attention in recent years. These carbon-based materials possess excellent fluorescence (FL) properties, making them highly appealing in a wide range of ...

Apr 19, 2024

Premier Graphene announces positive test results on its graphene-enhanced concrete, enters JV with Clear Asset Holdings

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Premier Graphene, a global advanced materials company with a focus on research, production and marketing of eco-friendly graphene, has announced achievements in the integration of graphene with construction materials.

Apr 19, 2024

Researchers show that electrons in double-layer graphene move like particles without any mass

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Researchers from the University of Göttingen, Japan's National Institute for Materials Science and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have demonstrated experimentally that electrons in naturally occurring double-layer graphene move l...

Apr 18, 2024

A machine learning-based approach to discover nanocomposite films for biodegradable plastic alternatives

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The accumulation of plastic waste in natural environments is of utmost concern, as it is contributing to the destruction of ecosystems and is causing harm to aquatic life. In recent years, material scientists have thus been trying to identify all-...

Apr 13, 2024

Fully printed wearable biosensor tracks glucose, alcohol, pH and temperature in sweat

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Imagine a future where a simple patch worn on the skin could keep tabs on your health as you go about your day, flagging concerning changes before symptoms even appear. This tantalizing vision has driven intense research into wearable biosensors t...

Apr 13, 2024

Pharmaceuticals from the inkjet printer

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In pharmaceutical manufacturing, the drive towards personalized medicine has consistently faced obstacles posed by traditional production techniques. Standard methods, which typically involve mass production of medications in large batches with fi...

Apr 13, 2024

Directa Plus' GiPave installed at Imola Circuit ahead of Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

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Directa Plus has announced the installation of GiPave® at the Imola Circuit ahead of the upcoming Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in May 2024, as part of the Formula 1 World Championship, making it the first circuit to feature green, sustainable and hig...

Apr 13, 2024

Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water

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Microplastics pose a great threat to human health. These tiny plastic debris can enter our bodies through the water we drink and increase the risk of illnesses. They are also an environmental hazard; found even in remote areas like polar ice caps ...

Apr 12, 2024

A novel machine learning model for the characterization of material surfaces

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Machine learning (ML) enables the accurate and efficient computation of fundamental electronic properties of binary and ternary oxide surfaces, as shown by scientists from Tokyo Tech. Their ML-based model could be extended to other compounds and p...

Apr 12, 2024

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