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Particle Accelerator on a Chip Hits Penny-Size

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Particle accelerators range in size from a room to a city. However, now scientists are looking closer at chip-sized electron accelerators, a new study finds. Potential near-term applications for the technology include radiation therapy for zapping...

Oct 24, 2023

Examining the synergistic roles of platinum nanoparticles and sodium ions within beta zeolites

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Organic N-alkyl amines are important chemical products and intermediate with wide applications in the fields of daily chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, surfactants, and life sciences. The C–N bonds formed by alkylating reagents (halocarbons,...

Oct 24, 2023

New migration strategy to boost CO2 reduction to CO

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Classical strong metal–support interaction (SMSI) theory describes the way reducible oxide migrates to the surface of metal nanoparticles (NPs) to obtain metal@oxide encapsulation structure during high-temperature H2 thermal treatment, resulting i...

Oct 24, 2023

No More Waiting: Breathalyzer-Style Test for Instant COVID Results

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

A fast-acting breath test for COVID-19, using a llama-derived nanobody, produces results in less than a minute.

Oct 24, 2023

Quantum Science Spearheading Explosive Growth in Quantum Dot Market

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Quantum Science Ltd has reacted with delight following the release of research that predicts phenomenal growth in the quantum dot (QD) market throughout the remainder of the decade.

Oct 24, 2023

Perovskite nanocrystalline cheaper than silicon for photovoltaic cells, study shows

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

New research from Brock University is introducing a highly efficient material for solar panels that is significantly less expensive than the silicon currently dominating the industry.

Oct 24, 2023

Discovering New Ways to Boost Nanoparticle Delivery to Tumors

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Prof. Yucai Wang and Assoc. Prof. Wei Jiang, leading a research team at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) within the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has unveiled the previously unknown mechanism of how tumor vascular base...

Oct 24, 2023

Researchers Develop Improved RF Reflectometry Technique for Bilayer Graphene Devices

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Stacking two layers of graphene with atomic layer thickness produces bilayer graphene, which possesses excellent electrical, mechanical, and optical properties. As such, bilayer graphene has attracted significant attention and is being utilized in...

Oct 24, 2023

Novel Type of Nanomotor can Perform Pulsing Movements

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

An international team of scientists headed by the University of Bonn has developed a novel type of nanomotor. It is driven by a clever mechanism and can perform pulsing movements. The researchers are now planning to fit it with a coupling and inst...

Oct 24, 2023

Silk nanointerfaces merge biology and electronics

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have created flexible transistors that leverage silk's nanoscale interactions with moisture to toggle between different modes of operation. The biohybrid devices act as highly sensitive breath sensors able to monitor respiratory d...

Oct 24, 2023

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