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The switch - analogous to a transistor - made from a single fullerene molecule

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

By using a carefully tuned laser pulse, the researchers are able to use fullerene to switch the path of an incoming electron in a predictable way. This switching process can be three to six orders of magnitude faster than switches in microchips, d...

Feb 21, 2023

Health risk of graphene residues investigated

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Conclusion of the study: Burned composite materials containing graphene nanoparticles can be considered harmless in case of acute exposure.

Feb 21, 2023

Turning food and plastic waste into valuable nanomaterials for energy applications

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Our society generates staggering amounts of waste in all areas of economic activities. Foremost among them, apart from energy waste, are the food and plastic sectors. However, both food and plastic wastes are potentially valuable sources of carbon...

Feb 21, 2023

Adipose-targeted delivery of thyroid hormone alleviates hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

A research team from LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed thyroid hormone (TH) - encapsulated nanoparticles modified with adipose-homing peptide, which selectively transport TH to adipose tissues.

Feb 20, 2023

Researchers develop first nanotube sensors capable of detecting and distinguishing gibberellin plant hormones

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapor...

Feb 20, 2023

Neuromorphic semiconductor device achieves world's highest handwriting pattern recognition rate

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

A research team led by Dr. Yong-hun Kim and Dr. Jeong-Dae Kwon has successfully developed the world's first neuromorphic semiconductor device with high-density and high-reliability by developing a thin film of lithium-ion battery materials. T...

Feb 20, 2023

Engineering Silicon Nanowires to Convert Sunlight into Electricity

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers from the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed silicon nanowires that can convert sunlight into electricity by splitting water into...

Feb 20, 2023

Magnetite Nanoclusters Covered in Carbon Could Boost Cancer Therapy

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A near-infrared (NIR)-II-responsive carbon-coated iron oxide nanocluster has been the focus of new research by Professor Hui Wang, Professor Wenchu Lin and Associate Professor Junchao Qian from...

Feb 20, 2023

Securing supply chains with quantum computing

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

The Russo-Ukrainian conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic have shown how vulnerable global supply chains can be. International events

Feb 20, 2023

Scalable Large-Size Quantum State Generation Heralds Practical Quantum Optics

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Among all quantum systems, photons are known for their weak interaction, which allows long coherence time to be achieved even at room temperature, making them suitable for transmitting qubits between distant locations. However, the weak interactio...

Feb 20, 2023

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