Silver-graphene nanocomposite sensor developed for sensitive detection of methyl parathion in food crops.
A new contact lens based system has been developed that can monitor glucose levels in tears. The system can also be used to detect the emergence of glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness.
This week's graphene stories include the mapping of electron flow in graphene by a University of Melbourne team, and a mechanical testing study at MIT quantifying graphene's ability to resist pressure.
By Benedette Cuffari
2 May 2017
Researchers develop a novel magnetic-assisted UV ozonation method for precise, damage-free graphene patterning, promising for optoelectronics.
Researchers from Temple University and Argonne National Lab have discovered an imaging method based on combined X-ray scattering and computer simulations that turns the dream into reality.
By Anna Clemens
24 Apr 2017
Anatase, a mineral form of TiO2, is one of the most studied materials for light-energy conversion applications.
Researchers have developed a new strategy of in situ formation of interfacial coating on the Li metal anode by incorporating a chemically reducible material, methyl viologen into the electrolyte allowing for stable cycling of Li metal anode.
By Benedette Cuffari
20 Apr 2017
Cation exchange (CE) is known to be a powerful tool for the synthesis of heterogeneous nanocrystals and is currently divided into two main routes- ion solvation-driven CE reactions and thermally activated CE reactions.
By Liam Critchley
19 Apr 2017
This article is the latest in a series summarizing the most current news from the world of graphene - including the latest research into novel applications, commercial developments, and new insights into the material's fundamental physics and chemistry.
By Benedette Cuffari
18 Apr 2017
Researchers have recently developed an ultra lightweight cut paper-based SCPU (PC-SCPU) for self-powered portable electronic devices which is combined with a super capacitor (SC) in order for it to simultaneously harvest energy from body movements and store the generated energy.
By Benedette Cuffari
14 Apr 2017