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New fabrication strategy enhances graphene aerogel sensitivity and durability for human-machine interfaces

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In recent years, researchers have synthesized various new materials that could be used to develop more advanced robotic systems, devices and human-machine interfaces. These materials include graphene aerogels, ultralight, porous and graphene-based...

Oct 18, 2024

Controlling sound waves with Klein tunneling improves acoustic signal filtration

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In the context of sensory modalities, eyes work like tiny antennae, picking up light, electromagnetic waves traveling at blistering speeds. When humans look at the world, their eyes catch these waves and convert them into signals the brain reads a...

Oct 18, 2024

Graphene aerogel metamaterial enables highly elastic and durable pressure sensors

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The development of materials that can reliably bridge the physical gap between humans and machines has remained a significant challenge in modern technology. As human-machine interfaces become more integral to fields such as robotics, healthcare, ...

Oct 18, 2024

Laser solid-phase synthesis of graphene shell-encapsulated high-entropy alloy nanoparticles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Rapid synthesis of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles (HEA NPs) offers a new opportunity to develop functional materials in various applications. Although some methods have successfully produced HEA NPs, these methods generally require rigorous cond...

Oct 18, 2024

Granite-based, engineered motion systems provide easily configurable high-precision, multi-axis motion

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

PI’s new X-417 Integrated Multi-Axis System (IMAS) provides machine builders and system integrators with a freely configurable solution, utilizing highly dynamic, precision XY linear stages as a base, with travel ranges from 4 to 16 inches (102 mm...

Oct 18, 2024

Harnessing vibrations: Engineered material generates electricity from unexpected source

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Imagine tires that charge a vehicle as it drives, streetlights powered by the rumble of traffic, or skyscrapers that generate electricity as the buildings naturally sway and shudder.

Oct 18, 2024

Nanoparticle therapy offers new hope for prostate cancer patients

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers developed an approach to treating prostate cancer, successfully eliminating cancerous cells in 73% of patients in the study.

Oct 17, 2024

Material stimulated by light pulses could be leap toward more energy-efficient supercomputing

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers used X-ray microscopy to discover a ferroelectric material that tailors its response to controlled ultrafast external stimuli, such as light pulses. The material might be applicable to energy-efficient microelectronics.

Oct 17, 2024

Versarien announces intentions to raise $585,000

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Versarien has announced it has raised £450,000 (almost USD$585,000) by way of a placing new ordinary shares in the capital of the Company.

Oct 17, 2024

Researchers develop polyurea membranes for lithium recovery from waste batteries

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In a study published in the Journal of Membrane Science, a research group led by Prof. Wan Yinhua from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences propose a new zone-regulated interfacial polymerization strategy, ...

Oct 16, 2024

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