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Producing large, clean 2D materials made easy: Just 'KISS'

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Ever since the discovery of the two-dimensional form of graphite (called graphene) almost twenty years ago, interest in 2D materials and their special physical properties has skyrocketed. Famously, graphene was produced by exfoliating bulk graphit...

Jun 1, 2023

Rapid nanoparticle test for sepsis

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers developed 'sepsis sensors' with magnetic nanoparticles that detect bacterial pathogens within a short period of time and identify suitable candidates for antibiotic therapies.

Jun 1, 2023

Flat fullerene fragments attractive to electrons

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have gained new insights into the unique chemical properties of spherical molecules composed entirely of carbon atoms, called fullerenes. They did it by making flat fragments of the molecules, which surprisingly retained and even enhanc...

Jun 1, 2023

Revamping Energy Recovery: New Way To Efficiently Convert Waste Heat Into Electricity

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

A team from NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a novel device using gallium nitride nanopillars on silicon that significantly improves the...

May 31, 2023

Colorful crystals could warn of cold chain mishaps

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

While many goods simply have to be kept frozen until use, some – such as certain vaccines – will break down even if they get warmed but remain frozen. An inexpensive new technology could alert people to the fact that this has happened.

May 31, 2023

Apple WWDC 2023: What to expect, from iOS 17 to new MacBooks

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference regularly sets the tone for the company’s future, and that may be truer than ever for 2023. Many expect the company to introduce its first mixed reality headset at the event, with a new platform to match. Ho...

May 31, 2023

Surface plasmon polaritons launched by nano-emitters are imaged in the near field – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Tip-enhanced nanospectroscopy reveals quasiparticle standing waves The post Surface plasmon polaritons launched by nano-emitters are imaged in the near field appeared first on Physics World.

May 31, 2023

Understanding the tantalizing benefits of tantalum for improved quantum processors: Scientists decode the chemical profile of tantalum surface oxides to understand loss and improve qubit performance

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers working to improve the performance of superconducting qubits, the foundation of quantum computers, have been experimenting using different base materials in an effort to increase the coherent lifetimes of qubits. The coherence time is ...

May 31, 2023

A nanocrystal shines on and off indefinitely

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Optical probes have led to numerous breakthroughs in applications like optical memory, nanopatterning, and bioimaging, but existing options have limited lifespans and will eventually 'photobleach.' New work demonstrates a promising, long...

May 31, 2023

Understanding the tantalizing benefits of tantalum for improved quantum processors

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Whether it's baking a cake, building a house, or developing a quantum device, the quality of the end product significantly depends on its ingredients or base materials. Researchers working to improve the performance of superconducting qubits,...

May 31, 2023

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