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Microplastics are adsorbing zinc oxide from sunscreens and microbeads from cleansers

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A new study by a research team from Diamond Light Source looks at how microplastics wastes may interact with zinc oxide (ZnO) nanomaterials in freshwater and seawater scenarios. It also evaluated, a ZnO-based sunscreen and an exfoliating cleanser ...

Aug 17, 2023

NIST Demonstrates a New ‘Primary Standard’ for Measuring Ultralow Pressures

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Chip manufacturing, gravitational wave detectors and quantum computers could all benefit from better ways to measure a vacuum, or ultralow pressures.

Aug 17, 2023

Carbon-encapsulated magnetite nanodonut proposed for synergistic cancer therapy

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Using the Steady-State High Magnetic Field Experimental Facility, researchers led by Prof. Wang Hui from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Washingt...

Aug 17, 2023

Material discovery may help realize low-cost and long-life memory chips

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Hafnium oxide-based ferroelectric materials are promising candidates for next-generation nanoscale devices due to their integration into silicon electronics.

Aug 17, 2023

Cutting-edge imaging technique shines light on how DNA strands stack up

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In a new study, researchers at the Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have used a novel imaging technique to pinpoint how strongly adjacent bases—the building blocks of DNA—stack up on top of each other in a single str...

Aug 17, 2023

Nano-thin 'liquid-like' coatings may pave the way for a 'self-cleaning' world

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A biodegradable alternative to 'forever chemicals' with numerous applications.

Aug 17, 2023

Cutting-edge imaging technique shines light on how DNA strands stack up

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The findings open up possibilities for building complex DNA nanodevices and unravelling fundamental aspects of DNA structure.

Aug 17, 2023

Nano-thin 'liquid-like' coatings may pave the way for a 'self-cleaning' world

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University of Sydney researchers have observed oil molecules retaining their 'liquid-like' properties when they are chemically attached as an extremely thin layer to solid surfaces, opening new possibilities for designing sustainable mat...

Aug 17, 2023

Graphene Manufacturing Group closes public offering

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has closed its previously announced offering of units. The Company reported gross proceeds of approximately CAD$3.45 million (around USD$2,549,000). GMG said the net proceeds will be used primarily to strengthen ...

Aug 17, 2023

BGS enters strategic partnership with Brook Restoration to use graphene-enhanced concrete in building and public infrastructure projects

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Bio Graphene Solutions (BGS) has announced a strategic partnership with Brook Restoration, one of the largest structural restoration companies in Canada.

Aug 17, 2023

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