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New molecular structures in boron-based nanoclusters

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Researchers have shown that clusters of boron and lanthanide atoms form interesting 'inverse sandwich' structures that could be useful as molecular magnets.

Jul 12, 2018

Quantum dot white LEDs achieve record efficiency: Novel approach to white LEDs could lead to more energy-efficient lighting

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Researchers have demonstrated nanomaterial-based white-light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that exhibit a record luminous efficiency of 105 lumens per watt.

Jul 12, 2018

How gold nanoparticles could improve solar energy storage: Rutgers study opens door to broader use of sunlight and advanced materials to combat climate change

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Star-shaped gold nanoparticles, coated with a semiconductor, can produce hydrogen from water over four times more efficiently than other methods - opening the door to improved storage of solar energy and other advances that could boost renewable e...

Jul 12, 2018

How gold nanoparticles could improve solar energy storage

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Star-shaped gold nanoparticles, coated with a semiconductor, can produce hydrogen from water over four times more efficiently than other methods—opening the door to improved storage of solar energy and other advances that could boost renewable ene...

Jul 12, 2018

Quantum dot white LEDs achieve record efficiency

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers have demonstrated nanomaterial-based white-light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that exhibit a record luminous efficiency of 105 lumens per watt. Luminous efficiency is a measure of how well a light source uses power to generate light. With fu...

Jul 12, 2018

Plasmonic Patch Boosts Fluorescence for Biosensing, Bioimaging

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To strengthen weak signals in fluorescence-based detection and imaging techniques, researchers have developed an inexpensive plasmonic patch that can increase fluorescence intensity up to 100×. The patch, about a centimeter square, is base...

Jul 12, 2018

Brain function partly replicated by nanomaterials: Molecular/carbon nanotube network devices enable artificial spiking neurons that mimic nerve impulse generation

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Researchers have created extremely dense, random SWNT/POM network molecular neuromorphic devices, generating spontaneous spikes similar to nerve impulses of neurons. They conducted simulation calculations of the random molecular network model comp...

Jul 12, 2018

Controlling the manufacture of stable aerogels

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Researchers control the self-assembly of molecules to form an ultralight, porous gel.

Jul 12, 2018

Graphene smart membranes can control water

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Researchers at The University of Manchester's National Graphene Institute (NGI) have achieved a long-sought-after objective of electrically controlling water flow through membranes, as reported in Nature.

Jul 12, 2018

Brain function partly replicated by nanotechnology materials

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Molecular/carbon nanotube network devices enable artificial spiking neurons that mimic nerve impulse generation.

Jul 12, 2018

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