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Single-atom vacancies in atomically thin insulators created in ultra-high vacuum

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Single photons have applications in quantum computation, information networks, and sensors, and these can be emitted by defects in the atomically thin insulator hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). Missing nitrogen atoms have been suggested to be the at...

Jun 14, 2023

Researchers reveal mechanism of SnO2 electron transport layer modified by graphdiyne in perovskite solar cells

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Prof. Sun Baoyun's group from the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently used graphdiyne oxide (GDYO), fluorinated GDYO (FGDYO) and nitrogen-doped GDYO (NGDYO) to improve the SnO2 electron transpor...

Jun 14, 2023

Trapping Toxins to Prevent Sepsis

Asian Scientist Magazine   -   Publications and Magazines Websites

Researchers from Singapore have developed synthetic nanonets, which catch bacterial toxins and pro-inflammatory cytokine molecules, offering potential breakthroughs in sepsis treatment.

Jun 14, 2023

Black Oil Sand Bitumen That’s Used As Asphalt Pavement Can Be Turned Into Green Low-Cost Carbon Nanofibers for Electric Cars, and More!

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

A research group transforms bitumen from oil sands in Alberta into carbon fiber which demonstrates properties that make them good material in the energy industry. Learn more about it in this article.

Jun 14, 2023

Quantum Computers Are Better at Guessing, New Study Demonstrates

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

USC researchers leverage techniques to manage error accumulation, demonstrating the potential of quantum computing in the error-prone NISQ era.

Jun 14, 2023

Shining potential of missing atoms

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Single photons have applications in quantum computation, information networks, and sensors, and these can be emitted by defects in the atomically thin insulator hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). Missing nitrogen atoms have been suggested to be the at...

Jun 14, 2023

Researchers succeed in arranging nanoscale quantum sensors on desired targets

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The sensors enable high-resolution magnetic field imaging with applications in superconductors and electronic devices.

Jun 14, 2023

Apply today to take part in the Graphene Flagship experimental 2D pilot line!

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

The Graphene Flagship’s 2D Experimental Pilot Line (2D-EPL) is offering the opportunity to take part in a multi project wafer run integrating graphene into silicon wafers. This run is mainly intended for electronics but can also include sensor dev...

Jun 14, 2023

Researchers succeed in arranging nanoscale quantum sensors on desired targets

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University of Tokyo scientists have achieved the delicate task of arranging quantum sensors at a nanoscale, allowing them to detect extremely small variations in magnetic fields. The high-resolution quantum sensors will have potential uses in quan...

Jun 14, 2023

Scientists Unravel the Formation of Classic Soccer Ball-Shaped Molecules

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

The notion that fullerene and its derivatives could naturally occur in the universe has been speculated for quite some time. These compounds are sizable carbon molecules, taking on shapes akin to a soccer ball, a salad bowl, or a nanotube. An inte...

Jun 13, 2023

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