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New adhesive UV-sensitive tape easily picks up and sticks down 2D materials (w/video)

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers create UV-sensitive tape that can transfer 2D materials like graphene in an easier, cheaper and less-damaging way.

Feb 9, 2024

Miniature Biosensor Uses Nanomaterials to Detect Biomolecules, Pathogenic Cells in Body Fluids

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers developed a new approach for fast and cost-effective pathogen detection which analyzes biochemical reactions as disease markers. Check this article to find out more.

Feb 9, 2024

When nanoplastics are not what they seem

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Textiles made of synthetic fibers release micro- and nanoplastics during washing. Researchers have now been able to show: Some of the supposed nanoplastics do not actually consist of plastic particles, but of water-insoluble oligomers.

Feb 9, 2024

Technique could improve the sensitivity of quantum sensing devices

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A new technique can control a larger number of microscopic defects in a diamond. These defects can be used as qubits for quantum sensing applications, and being able to control a greater number of qubits would improve the sensitivity of such devices.

Feb 8, 2024

Graphene-based materials show great promise for hydrogen transport and storage

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Materials expert Krzysztof Koziol also talks about hydrogen-powered aircraft

Feb 8, 2024

Nanofiber-coated cotton bandages fight infection and speed healing

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

An interdisciplinary team of Cornell researchers has identified an innovative way to harness the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of the botanical compound lawsone to make nanofiber-coated cotton bandages that fight infection and help woun...

Feb 8, 2024

Nanofiber bandages fight infection, speed healing

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have identified a new way to harness the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of a botanical compound to make nanofiber-coated cotton bandages that fight infection and help wounds heal more quickly.

Feb 8, 2024

Combining materials may support unique superconductivity for quantum computing

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A new fusion of materials, each with special electrical properties, has all the components required for a unique type of superconductivity that could provide the basis for more robust quantum computing.

Feb 8, 2024

When nanoplastics are not what they seem: Release of oligomers from polyester textiles

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Plastic household items and clothing made of synthetic fibers release microplastics, particles less than five millimeters in size that can enter the environment unnoticed. A small proportion of these particles are so small that they are measured i...

Feb 8, 2024

Nanofiber bandages fight infection, speed healing

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has identified an innovative way to harness the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of the botanical compound lawsone to make nanofiber-coated cotton bandages that fight infection and help wounds heal ...

Feb 8, 2024

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