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Coherent electron trajectory control in graphene

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Electronic systems using light waves instead of voltage signals is advantageous, as electromagnetic light waves oscillate at petaherz frequency. This means that future computers could operate at speeds 1 million times faster than today's. Sci...

Nov 27, 2018

Using fine-tuning for record-breaking solar cell performance

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Materials scientists have achieved a new record in the performance of organic non-fullerene based single-junction solar cells.

Nov 27, 2018

Graphene Can Stretch to Be a Tunable Ion Filter

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

NIST researchers carried out simulations of a graphene membrane featuring oxygen-lined pores and immersed in a liquid solution

Nov 27, 2018

Using fine-tuning for record-breaking performance

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Materials scientists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have achieved a new record in the performance of organic non-fullerene based single-junction solar cells. Using a series of complex optimizations, they achieved certif...

Nov 27, 2018

A starch and graphene hydrogel geared towards electrodes for brain implants is developed

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The Materials + Technology research group at the UPV/EHU's Faculty of Engineering -- Gipuzkoa has, in collaboration with the University of Strasbourg, developed some hydrogels with potential biomedical applications. Starch was used as the raw...

Nov 27, 2018

Graphene-enhanced material may be bound for the brain

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

There are a variety of situations that may call for the implantation of electrodes in the brain, ranging from the treatment of neurological conditions to possibly even restoring the function of paralyzed limbs. A newly-developed hydrogel c...

Nov 26, 2018

Graphene filters go large - Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Perforated membranes made from the carbon sheet might be used to filter drinking water The post Graphene filters go large appeared first on Physics World.

Nov 26, 2018

New Laser Architecture Taps Coherent Light to Probe and Control Matter

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

A new laser architecture called the Universal Light Modulator, developed by researchers affiliated with the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University, uses coherent light to engineer complex light structures for probing and cont...

Nov 26, 2018

NanoSphere develops new intraoral product that has potential to revolutionize cannabis therapies

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NanoSphere Health Sciences Inc. is pleased to announce the Company has developed a new intraoral delivered cannabis product for the Canadian market, which produces similar effects to smoking cannabis, but is safer and more effective than edibles.

Nov 26, 2018

A water treatment breakthrough, inspired by a sea creature

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Inspired by Actinia, a sea organism that ensnares its prey with its tentacles, a team of researchers has developed a method for efficiently treating water. The research used a material known as a nanocoagulant to rid water of contaminants.

Nov 26, 2018

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