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Minimalist biostructures designed to create nanomaterials

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have generated four peptides capable of self-assembling in a controlled manner to form nanomaterials.

Jun 14, 2018

Cost-effective method of extracting uranium from seawater promises limitless nuclear power

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in association with LCW Supercritical Technologies has made a potentially important breakthrough for the nuclear industry by extracting five grams of powdered uranium, called yellowcake, fro...

Jun 14, 2018

Brains Improved by Graphene Are on the Horizon

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers gain better understanding of how graphene interacts with brain cells to increase neuron activity

Jun 13, 2018

Brains Improved by Graphene Are on the Horizon

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers gain better understanding of how graphene interacts with brain cells to increase neuron activity

Jun 13, 2018

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Nanometrics Updates Time of Webcast at Stifel 2018 Cross Sector Insight Conference

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq:NANO), a leading provider of advanced process control systems, today announced a change in the companys presentation time at the Stifel 2018 Cross Sector Insight Conf...

Jun 13, 2018

Magnetic nanoparticles could salvage yucky wine

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

If wines such as cabernet sauvignon contain high amounts of chemical compounds known as alkylmethoxypyrazines (MPs), their fruity/floral bouquet can be overwhelmed, resulting in an off-putting flavor and aroma. Now, scientists have used ma...

Jun 13, 2018

Coral-shaped nanoparticles built by design using engineered peptoids

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Scientists manipulate shapes while enhancing optical properties of nanoparticles.

Jun 13, 2018

Field-effect transistors made from solution-grown 2D tellurene

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have discovered a two-dimensional nanomaterial derived from the rare element tellurium that may change how infrared technology is used in national defense tools, surveillance equipment, high-performance electronics and biochemical dete...

Jun 13, 2018

E- textiles control home appliances with the swipe of a finger

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Electronic textiles could allow a person to control household appliances or computers from a distance simply by touching a wristband or other item of clothing—something that could be particularly helpful for those with limited mobility. Now resear...

Jun 13, 2018

Nanowires for sustainable, renewable energy

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Recent studies have revealed that semiconductor nanowires offer unique advantages for a wide range of applications. An EU-funded project is breaking new ground in the move towards sustainable and efficient energy harvesting by exploiting the unusu...

Jun 13, 2018

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