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Tailoring a large area pseudo-magnetic field in graphene on a crystal with different symmetry

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National University of Singapore researchers have discovered a simple and effective method to produce a large area pseudo-magnetic field (PMF) on graphene, and demonstrated how it can be tuned with desired spatial distribution and intensity for da...

Aug 8, 2018

Nanostructured gate dielectric boosts stability of organic thin-film transistors

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A nanostructured gate dielectric may have addressed the most significant obstacle to expanding the use of organic semiconductors for thin-film transistors. The structure, composed of a fluoropolymer layer followed by a nanolaminate made from two m...

Aug 8, 2018

Proof-of-concept technique makes nanoparticles attractive for new medications

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Since the development of insulin to manage diabetes, pharmacists have longed to create an insulin pill. Past attempts have failed because insulin does not survive the harsh conditions of the gastro-intestinal (GI) system and cannot easily cross th...

Aug 8, 2018

Nobel art of science shines light on graphene

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The Manchester-based Nobel laureate decorated for isolating 2D 'wonder material' graphene has collaborated on a fascinating video art project shedding light on its unique qualities and potential.

Aug 8, 2018

Proof-of-concept technique makes nanoparticles attractive for new medications

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Researchers believe nanoparticles offer new opportunity to develop protein-based medications, like insulin, that can be delivered in a pill.

Aug 8, 2018

Nanotube 'rebar' makes graphene twice as tough

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Rice University researchers have found that fracture-resistant "rebar graphene" is more than twice as tough as pristine graphene. Graphene is a one-atom-thick sheet of carbon. On the two-dimensional scale, the material is stronger than steel, but...

Aug 8, 2018

Graphene enters the stratosphere

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A research collaboration examines how graphene reacts to extreme space conditions and explore its potential for satellite applications.

Aug 8, 2018

Tailoring a large area pseudo-magnetic field in graphene by placing it on a crystal with different symmetry

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have discovered a simple and effective method to produce a large area pseudo-magnetic field on graphene, and demonstrated how it can be tuned with desired spatial distribution and intensity for data storage and logic applications.

Aug 8, 2018

Nanomedicine: Green tea targets tumors

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A component of green tea can help deliver drugs to tumors in the body.

Aug 7, 2018

Flat lenses bring nanoscale features into focus

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Flat lenses that enable high-resolution imaging are created by forming nanoscale structures on a surface.

Aug 7, 2018

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