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Scientists Caught Hofstadter’s Butterfly in One of the Most Ancient Materials on Earth

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers in the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester have revisited one of the most ancient materials on Earth – graphite, and discovered new physics that has eluded the field for decades.

Jul 27, 2023

A nickle-platinum nanoscale core with a platinum shell cracks oxygen molecules into useful ions

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists used Bragg coherent diffraction imaging (BCDI) to monitor atomic level strain on the surfaces of Pt-Ni nanoparticles while they were being treated electrochemically.

Jul 27, 2023

Perovskite Cells Meet Wearable Biosensor’s Power Demands

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Perovskite solar cells are providing a team at Caltech’s Heritage Medical Research Institute with an efficient power source for wearable sweat sensors that monitor a host of biomarkers associated with disease diagnostics and fitness levels. The Ca...

Jul 27, 2023

Optimized Single-Molecule DNA Extraction Using Nanopore Technology Offers Real-Time Analysis With Less Sample Contamination

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

A group of researchers developed a technology for improving and optimizing single-molecule DNA extraction using a nanopore developed from the alpha-hemolysin protein. Find out more about it in this article.

Jul 27, 2023

Directa Plus awarded project tender for Graphene Plus air filtration applications

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Directa Plus recently announced winning a project tender by the Lombardy Region in Italy, as part of its research and innovation program, to further develop its Graphene Plus air filtration applications.  The project will last for 18 months, and h...

Jul 27, 2023

Reducing contamination in single-molecule DNA extraction using nanopore technology

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Single-molecule DNA detection using nanopore technology offers real-time analysis of DNA and RNA strands. It is a low-cost and flexible technique that can be used in clinical and research settings when samples need to be analyzed quickly and effic...

Jul 26, 2023

Neural stem cells for Parkinson's disease management: Challenges, nanobased support, and prospects

Medical Xpress   -   Scientific News Websites

Parkinson's disease (PD), characterized by loss of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons, is one of the most predominant neurodegenerative diseases affecting the elderly population worldwide. The concept of stem cell therapy in managing neurodeg...

Jul 26, 2023

Advancing heteroatom-doped porous carbon nanomaterials for lithium-based energy storage applications

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The portable and electric energy storage market has long been dominated by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and supercapacitors, surpassing other energy storage systems in their ability to provide higher energy and power.

Jul 26, 2023

A novel approach for balancing properties in composite materials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Dr. Amir Asadi, an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, is making groundbreaking strides in the field of composite materials. His research explores embedding p...

Jul 26, 2023

Researchers examine the rainbow scattering of photons passing through graphene

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from  the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia, recently examined the rainbow scattering of photons passing through graphene and how it reveals the structure and imperfections of the material.

Jul 26, 2023

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