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Improving fingerprint detection with carbon-coated nanoparticles

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Fingerprint detection is one of the most important techniques in forensic investigation. When fingerprints are dusted with a carbon-based powder, the material will adhere to the moisture and grease left behind by the unique patterns of ridges and ...

Jun 17, 2024

MXenes for energy storage: Chemical imaging more than just surface deep

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A new method in spectromicroscopy significantly improves the study of chemical reactions at the nanoscale, both on surfaces and inside layered materials. Scanning X-ray microscopy (SXM) at MAXYMUS beamline of BESSY II enables the investigation of ...

Jun 17, 2024

Physicists discover a new optical property that measures the twist in tiny helices

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A new nonlinear optical property of tiny particles has been discovered by an international team of scientists led by physicists at the University of Bath, with important implications for researchers working in fields as diverse as display technolo...

Jun 17, 2024

Using camelid nanobodies for food allergen surveillance

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Food allergies pose significant health risks, affecting millions worldwide, with the prevalence rising over the past decades. Traditional detection methods, such as monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, are often costly, labor-intensive, and prone...

Jun 17, 2024

New quantum material puts eco-friendly methanol conversion in reach

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Griffith University researchers have developed innovative, eco-friendly quantum materials that can drive the transformation of methanol into ethylene glycol.

Jun 17, 2024

Researchers present new method to fine-tune properties of layered transition metal dichalcogenide crystals

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A research group led by Prof. Cao Liang from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, has introduced an additional translational degree of freedom in layered transition metal dichalc...

Jun 17, 2024

Unlocking the mystery behind the performance decline in a promising cathode material

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The first generation of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles has been a remarkable success story. Yet, the question arises: What changes to battery materials will spur further advances to extend driving range and lower costs?

Jun 17, 2024

MXenes for energy storage: Chemical imaging more than just surface deep

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new method in spectromicroscopy significantly improves the study of chemical reactions at the nanoscale, both on surfaces and inside layered materials. Scanning X-ray microscopy (SXM) at MAXYMUS beamline of BESSY II enables the investigation of ...

Jun 17, 2024

The nanotechnological revolution requires standardized 'screws' - here is a way to measure them

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A new nonlinear optical property of tiny particles has been discovered by an international team of scientists led by physicists at the University of Bath, with important implications for researchers working in fields as diverse as display technolo...

Jun 17, 2024

Engineers develop highly efficient atmospheric water harvester with record-breaking clean water production

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Water scarcity is a growing global challenge, affecting two-thirds of the world's population to varying degrees. While atmospheric water harvesting has long been considered a potential solution, practical applications have been hindered by sl...

Jun 17, 2024

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