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Small yet mighty: Showcasing precision nanocluster formation with molecular traps

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Nanoclusters (NCs) are crystalline materials that typically exist on the nanometer scale. They are composed of atoms or molecules in combination with metals like cobalt, nickel, iron, and platinum, and have found several interesting applications a...

Jan 30, 2024

Scientists manufacture a surface that has virucidal properties but does not use any chemicals

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A team of researchers from the URV and the RMIT University (Australia) has designed and manufactured a surface that uses mechanical means to mitigate the infectious potential of viruses. Made of silicon, the artificial surface consists of a series...

Jan 30, 2024

High-performance photocatalytic water oxidation realized via ultrathin covalent organic framework nanosheets

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The photocatalytic water oxidation process plays a vital role in attaining efficient solar-to-chemical process by enabling photocatalytic water splitting and CO2/N2 fixation. However, the lack of well-designed photocatalysts to overcome the slugg...

Jan 30, 2024

Research team develops world's most efficient quantum dot solar cells

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A research breakthrough in solar energy has propelled the development of the world's most efficient quantum dot (QD) solar cell, marking a significant leap toward the commercialization of next-generation solar cells. This cutting-edge QD solu...

Jan 30, 2024

At the nanoscale, meteorite reveals clues to origin of life on Earth

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Scientists have discovered chemical and molecular fingerprints of the early solar system inside a meteorite that landed in the UK.

Jan 30, 2024

Researchers demonstrated an all-electric approach for nanoscale vector magnetic sensing

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Researchers proposed and successfully demonstrated an all-electric approach to sensing nanoscale vector magnetic fields. The key focus of their work was achieving magnetic sensing using a single device with entirely electrical operation.

Jan 30, 2024

AI tools for materials research and nanotechnology

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Join the audience for a live webinar on 27 February 2024 sponsored by IOP Publishing's journal, Nano Futures The post AI tools for materials research and nanotechnology appeared first on Physics World.

Jan 30, 2024

Researchers showcase new breakthroughs for unlocking the potential of plasmonic nanomaterials

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Scientists shed light on hybrid plasmonic nanomaterials with tunable properties, including clock-inspired designs featuring magnesium nano-rotamers.

Jan 30, 2024

Showcasing precision nanocluster formation with molecular traps

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Researchers demonstrate the growth of cobalt nanoclusters on two-dimensional copper surfaces using an array of ring-shaped crown ether molecules.

Jan 30, 2024

A faster, more efficient imaging system for nanoparticles

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A new technique pushes back some of the limits of the infrared imaging of rare-earth doped nanoparticles.

Jan 30, 2024

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