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Scientists create a longer-lasting exciton that may open new possibilities in quantum information science

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In a new study, scientists have observed long-lived excitons in a topological material, opening intriguing new research directions for optoelectronics and quantum computing.

Apr 25, 2023

Controlling materials properties through nanoscale patterning

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have developed a new way to control the electronic properties of materials. They created a nanoscale pattern of holes on a thin film of metal oxide known as titania. This noticeably improved the flow of electrons and inhibited the flow ...

Apr 25, 2023

Researchers devise genetically encoded DNA origami for targeted and precise gene therapy in vivo

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As genetic information carriers, nucleic acid molecules have been developed as gene therapeutic drugs. On the basis of complementary base pairing, nucleic acid can not only encode functional genes, but also precisely self-assemble into nanostructu...

Apr 25, 2023

Gene-encoded DNA origami for precise In vivo gene therapy

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Researchers design gene-encoded DNA origami nanostructures for targeted and efficient in vivo gene therapy, offering an alternative to traditional viral vectors and liposomes.

Apr 25, 2023

Fluorescent aromatic nanobelts with unique size-dependent properties

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A new type of aromatic nanobelt, methylene-bridged [n]cycloparaphenylene ([n]MCPP), has been synthesized and its properties elucidated by researchers at the Institute of Transformative Bio-molecules (WPI-ITbM) at Nagoya University in Japan, in col...

Apr 25, 2023

Scientists demonstrate unprecedented sensitivity in measuring time delay between two photons: A team of researchers has demonstrated the ultimate sensitivity allowed by quantum physics in measuring the time delay between two photons.

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A team of researchers has demonstrated the ultimate sensitivity allowed by quantum physics in measuring the time delay between two photons. This breakthrough has significant implications for a range of applications, including more feasible imaging...

Apr 25, 2023

Treating polluted water with nanofiber membranes: Adding silver nanoclusters to membranes creates an effective way to separate oily wastewater.

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Researchers develop a fabrication method to increase the efficacy and longevity of membrane separation technology. The team created a nanofibrous membrane with electrospinning, in which a liquid polymer droplet is electrified and stretched to make...

Apr 25, 2023

A simple paper test could offer early cancer diagnosis

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MIT engineers have designed a new nanoparticle sensor that could enable early diagnosis of cancer with a simple urine test. The sensors, which can detect many different cancerous proteins, could also be used to distinguish the type of a tumor or h...

Apr 25, 2023

Breaking the Barrier: Low-Temp Ammonia Synthesis with Iron Catalysts and Barium Hydride

Tokyo Institute of Technology   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

The Haber-Bosch (HB) process produces ammonia in the presence of an iron catalyst at high temperatures and pressures, making it energy intensive. Therefore, developing new catalysts that enable the HB process at lower temperatures is crucial. In t...

Apr 25, 2023

Treating polluted water with nanofiber membranes

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Adding silver nanoclusters to membranes creates an effective way to separate oily wastewater.

Apr 25, 2023

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