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Researchers use artificial neural networks to streamline testing graphene composites

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have designed a machine learning system employing artificial neural networks (ANN) capable of extrapolating from data derived from just one sample, thereby quickly formulating and providing analytics on theoretical graphene-enhanced ad...

Feb 5, 2019

Precious metal tracks nanoplastics

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have incorporated the precious metal palladium as a tracer in artificial nanoplastics. This innovative method has great potential for keeping track of the behaviour of nanoplastics in technical systems as well as in environmental situa...

Feb 5, 2019

Nano-infused ceramic could report on its own health

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Simulations show unique ceramic could act as a sensor for structures.

Feb 5, 2019

Precious metal tracks nanoplastics

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Tiny plastic particles measuring about 100 nanometres (millionths of a millimetre) are used in many products, for example, to encapsulate dye or aromatic substances or as additives to shampoos and cosmetics. Many of them land directly in sewage as...

Feb 5, 2019

NanoView Biosciences launches first product for accurate characterization of exosomes

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NanoView Biosciences, Inc. today launched its first product, the ExoView™ platform, to enable the accurate identification and characterization of exosomes. The platform is on display this week at the SLAS2019 International Conference & Exh...

Feb 5, 2019

‘Magnetic graphene’ switches between insulator and conductor

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Researchers have found that certain ultra-thin magnetic materials can switch from insulator to conductor under high pressure, a

Feb 5, 2019

Nano-sized diamond will improve materials for maritime transport

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An experiment on the introduction of nanoscale diamond into an aluminum melt using ultrasonic treatment at the Brunel University (London, United Kingdom) has been completed. The result will be used to create new materials, mainly for maritime tran...

Feb 5, 2019

Palladium Used by Researchers to Track Nanoplastics

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Over 98% of the tiniest plastic particles from sewers are retained in sludge. Scientists have been able to establish this by integrating the precious metal palladium as a tracer in artificial...

Feb 5, 2019

Graphene crinkles can be used as ‘molecular zippers’

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

A decade ago, scientists noticed something very strange happening when buckyballs — soccer ball shaped carbon molecules —

Feb 5, 2019

Data-transmitting light signal gets power boost from nanosized amplifier

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An international team of researchers has significantly improved the propagation of data inside a microchip.

Feb 5, 2019

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