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Using gold nanoparticles to trigger sequential unfolding of 3-D structures

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have developed a new technique that takes advantage of gold nanoparticles to trigger the sequential unfolding of three-dimensional structures using different wavelengths of light.

Jun 18, 2018

Physicists solve the mystery of vanishing particles in graphene

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A team of scientists explained the paradoxical phenomenon of the mutual annihilation of particles and antiparticles in graphene. The theoretical justification for this process was until recently one of the most complex riddles of solid-state physi...

Jun 18, 2018

Sculpting with graphene foam

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

Rice University scientists have developed a simple way to produce conductive, three-dimensional objects made of graphene foam. The squishy solids look and feel something like a child's toy but offer new possibilities for energy storage and flexib...

Jun 18, 2018

A Sprinkle of Platinum Nanoparticles Onto Graphene Makes Brain Probes More Sensitive

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Graphene electrodes could enable higher quality imaging of brain cell activity thanks to new research by a team

Jun 18, 2018

Global Quantum Dot (QD) Industry Outlook 2017-2023: Market Projected to Reach $22 Billion, Growing at a CAGR of 62.6% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Business Wire   -   General News Websites

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Quantum Dot - Global Market Outlook (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Quantum Dots Market accounted for $734.3 million in 2016 and is expected to reach $22,066.36 mill...

Jun 15, 2018

Nano-infused black goo is incredibly stretchy and self-repairs

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

An accordion-shaped nanomaterial is the key ingredient in a sticky, self-healing gel that might one day drive help people with paralysis to communicate

Jun 15, 2018

Sodium- and Potassium-based Batteries Hold Promise for Cheap Energy Storage

Georgia Tech   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

June 19, 2018 Atlanta, GA Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have found new evidence suggesting that batteries based on sodium and potassium hold promise as a potential alternative to lithium-based batteries. Energy Nanotechnol...

Jun 15, 2018

Sodium- and Potassium-based Batteries Hold Promise for Cheap Energy Storage

Georgia Tech   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

June 19, 2018 Atlanta, GA Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have found new evidence suggesting that batteries based on sodium and potassium hold promise as a potential alternative to lithium-based batteries. Energy Nanotechnol...

Jun 15, 2018

Carrots n' beets used to strengthen concrete

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

It was just back in April that we heard about how scientists had made concrete stronger and more eco-friendly by adding graphene to it. Now, researchers at Britain's Lancaster University are reporting that they've achieved even better resu...

Jun 15, 2018

Squeezing light at the nanoscale: Ultra-confined light could detect harmful molecules

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a new technique to squeeze infrared light into ultra-confined spaces, generating an intense, nanoscale antenna that could be used to detect single biomolecules.

Jun 15, 2018

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