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Nanosized blocks spontaneously assemble in water to create tiny floating checkerboards

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have engineered nanosized cubes that spontaneously form a two-dimensional checkerboard pattern when dropped on the surface of water. The work presents a simple approach to create complex nanostructures through a technique called self-a...

Jun 13, 2024

Gerdau Graphene launches 'NanoCORR Shield' graphene-enhanced anti-corrosion additive for solvent-based paints

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Gerdau Graphene has announced the availability of NanoCORR Shield, the newest product from its G2D NanoCORR line of anti-corrosion paints and coatings additives. Developed with Gerdau Graphene's exclusive G2D technology, NanoCORR Shield is a ...

Jun 13, 2024

Flexible and stretchable microfluidic devices created by direct printing of silicone 3D microchannel networks

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The transition from traditional 2D to 3D microfluidic structures is a significant advancement in microfluidics, offering benefits in scientific and industrial applications. These 3D systems improve throughput through parallel operation, and soft e...

Jun 12, 2024

Directa Plus to raise up to USD$8.8 million to support growth

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Directa Plus has announced plans to raise between GBP6.8 to GBP6.9 million (between USD$8,663,000 - USD$8,800,000).

Jun 12, 2024

Black Semiconductor secures €254.4 million in funding

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

German semiconductor startup, Black Semiconductor, has secured EUR 254.4 million (around USD$275,900,000) in funding to launch graphene-enhanced semiconductor technology in Europe. With the funding, the company says that it is on track to realize ...

Jun 12, 2024

A chain of copper and carbon atoms may be the thinnest metallic wire

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers from the Laboratory for Theory and Simulation of Materials at EPFL in Lausanne, part of the NCCR MARVEL, have used computational methods to identify what could be the thinnest possible metallic wire, as well as several other unidimensi...

Jun 11, 2024

Current development status and prospects of emerging polymer/MXene electromagnetic shielding composites

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

With the booming development of 5th generation (5G) mobile networks, various electronic devices have been widely used to improve people's standard of living. However, they also cause serious electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radiation, w...

Jun 11, 2024

Switching nanomagnets using infrared lasers

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

When molecules are irradiated with infrared light, they begin to vibrate due to the energy supply. For Andreas Hauser from the Institute of Experimental Physics at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), this well-known phenomenon was the startin...

Jun 11, 2024

Lanthanide nanohybrids show promise in treating pulmonary biofilm infections

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Bacterial biofilm infections are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among patients with cystic fibrosis or those with weakened immune systems. Treatment for biofilm infections usually entails intensive antibiotic therapy. There is...

Jun 11, 2024

Compressed titanium and sulfur nanoribbons can transmit electricity without energy loss, scientists find

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

When compressed, nanoribbons of titanium and sulfur can change properties dramatically, turning into materials with the ability to conduct electricity without losing energy, according to a study published in the journal Nano Letters.

Jun 11, 2024

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