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An efficient numerical program for studying light scattering at the nanoscale

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

When light encounters a particle, it interacts with the particle instead of just passing through smoothly. The light waves can get scattered in different directions because of the light-matter interactions.

Jan 29, 2024

Snapshot of noble gas atoms emerges from within a graphene sandwich

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Nanoclusters of krypton and xenon directly imaged at room temperature for the first time thanks to confining layers of graphene The post Snapshot of noble gas atoms emerges from within a graphene sandwich appeared first on Physics World.

Jan 29, 2024

Layer of graphene could help protect statues and paintings from damage

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

Covering paintings with very thin layers of graphene, or mixing graphene-derived materials into mortars used for repairing historical structures, could protect them from degrading

Jan 29, 2024

Layer of graphene could help protect statues and paintings from damage

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

Covering paintings with very thin layers of graphene, or mixing graphene-derived materials into mortars used for repairing historical structures, could protect them from degrading

Jan 29, 2024

Researchers developed a new self-assembly method to fabricate multilayered 2D nanosheets

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

These recyclable nanosheets have significantly reduced the number of defects compared with previous methods, which will extend the shelf life of some consumer electronics.

Jan 29, 2024

Scientists Boost Locusts' Smell With Light-Activated Nanoparticles

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Our sensory systems are highly adaptable. A person who cannot see after turning off a light in the night slowly achieves superior power to see even small objects. Women often attain a heightened sense of smell during pregnancy. How can the same se...

Jan 29, 2024

Researchers develop self-assembling graphene sensors for modular wearable electronics

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers at Peking University, University of Science and Technology Beijing and Peking University Third Hospital have reported magnetically self-assembling graphene sensors. While wearable sensors can provide continuous, personalized health tra...

Jan 29, 2024

New biocompatible nanotweezers enhance control over diverse nanoparticles with versatility and precision

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Highly adaptable optothermal nanotweezers leverage thermophoresis and thermo-osmosis to trap nanoparticles as small as 3.3 nm across materials without requiring surface modifications.

Jan 29, 2024

Femtosecond Laser Turns Glass Into a “Transparent” Light-Energy Harvester

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers found that exposing tellurite glass to femtosecond laser light creates semiconducting nanocrystals, opening the possibility of turning glass into electricity-generating surfaces using only light.

Jan 29, 2024

Graphene replaces sand to make lighter, stronger concrete

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

When you think of resources we’re running out of, sand might not be high on your list, but it’s up there thanks to our high demand for concrete. Scientists at Rice University have now shown that substituting graphene can not only save sand, but ma...

Jan 29, 2024

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