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Scientists 'squeeze' nanocrystals in a liquid droplet into a solid-like state - and back again

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Simple chemical technique transforms crystal mixture where two liquids meet.

Aug 8, 2018

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

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Researchers have developed a proof-of-concept technology using nanoparticles that could offer a new approach for oral medications.

Aug 8, 2018

Tying down electrons with nanoribbons: 'Topological' graphene nanoribbons trap electrons for new quantum materials

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Nanoribbons are promising topological materials displaying novel electronic properties. Chemists and physicists have found a way to join two different types of nanoribbon to create a topological insulator that confines single electrons to the junc...

Aug 8, 2018

Fat-blocking effect of nanofibers discovered

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Tiny balls of nano-sized cellulose fibers added to food reduced fat absorption by up to half in laboratory and animal experiments, scientists report.

Aug 8, 2018

Tying electrons down with nanoribbons

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Scientists have discovered another possible role for graphene nanoribbons: as nanoscale electron traps with potential applications in quantum computers.

Aug 8, 2018

'Topological' graphene nanoribbons trap electrons for new quantum materials

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Scientists are experimenting with narrow strips of graphene, called nanoribbons, in hopes of making cool new electronic devices, but University of California, Berkeley scientists have discovered another possible role for them: as nanoscale electro...

Aug 8, 2018

Graphene enters the stratosphere

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The Centre for Advanced Two-Dimensional Materials (CA2DM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has teamed up with US-based aerospace company Boreal Space to test the properties of graphene after it has been launched into the stratosphere....

Aug 8, 2018

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

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