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Plastic waste disintegrates into nanoparticles, study finds

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

There is a considerable risk that plastic waste in the environment releases nano-sized particles known as nanoplastics, according to a new study.

Dec 19, 2018

Highly scalable process to obtain stable 2-D nanosheet dispersion

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A KAIST team developed technology that allows the mass production of two-dimensional (2-D) nanomaterial dispersion by utilizing the characteristic shearing force of hydraulic power.

Dec 19, 2018

Device for Measuring Nanoparticles Could Aid in Quantum Measurement

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

A new device that can measure and control an optically trapped nanoparticle with extreme sensitivity has been developed by researchers at the University of Vienna and the Delft University of Technology. Although this approach has been used before ...

Dec 19, 2018

Machine-Learning Research Offers Insight into Molecular Cages’ Energy-Saving Potential

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Nanosized cages could have a major role to play in minimizing energy consumption in science and industry, and a machine-learning research at Oregon State University (OSU) aims to speed-up the...

Dec 19, 2018

Carbon nanopowder could help cut CO2 emissions

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The powder can filter and remove CO2 at facilities powered by fossil fuels before it is released into the atmosphere and is twice as efficient as conventional methods.

Dec 19, 2018

Disordered crystals are promising for future battery technology

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Disordered nanoparticles of magnesium chromium oxide may hold the key to new magnesium battery energy storage technology, which could possess increased capacity compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries.

Dec 19, 2018

Highly scalable process to obtain stable 2D nanosheet dispersion

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have developed technology that allows the mass production of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial dispersion by utilizing the characteristic shearing force of hydraulic power.

Dec 19, 2018

Natural nanofibres made of cellulose

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers discover strongly-adhesive nanofibres in the mucous sheath of plant seeds.

Dec 18, 2018

Carbon nanotubes mime biology

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have created polymer-based membranes with 1.5-nanometer carbon nanotube pores that mimic the architecture of cellular membranes.

Dec 18, 2018

New megalibrary approach proves useful for the rapid discovery of new nanomaterials

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new study supports the efficacy of a potentially revolutionary new discovery tool to rapidly test millions (even billions) of nanoparticles to determine the best for a specific use. The tool is thousands of times faster than conventional screeni...

Dec 18, 2018

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