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Paper-Strip Sensor Developed Using Embedded Graphene Quantum Dots

There are currently many cheap paper-based devices out there, one most notably being the $1 paper microscope. But paper devices are being researched more and more due to their ability to perform a variety of functions at low cost.

By Liam Critchley 2 May 2017

Graphene in 2017: Research Update, May 10th

This graphene research update includes an investigation into the production of graphene from ethene on a rhodium substrate, and a novel speaker design that uses the properties of graphene to remove the need for moving parts or heavy magnets.

By Benedette Cuffari 9 May 2017

Experimental Evidence of Nanometre-Scale 3D Defects in Cr2AlC Thin Films

Chromium-based Cr2AlC MAX materials exhibit nanometre-scale 3D defects, crucial for self-healing properties and mechanical strength.

From Gatan, Inc. 5 May 2017

Graphene Nanocomposite for the Detection of Pesticides in Food

Silver-graphene nanocomposite sensor developed for sensitive detection of methyl parathion in food crops.

From HORIBA 9 May 2017

Graphene Contact Lenses Monitor Tears and Pressure

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.

From Agilent Technologies Inc. 5 May 2017

Surface Texture Parameters

Explore surface texture parameters—roughness, waviness, spacing, hybrid—to optimize production and understand component surfaces in 2D/3D.

From Zygo Corporation 18 Apr 2017

Improving Measurement of High Slope Surfaces Using Optical Profiling

ZYGO's advanced CSI profilers with Mx™ software enhance optical profiling of high slope surfaces, pushing the limits of slope measurement accuracy.

From Zygo Corporation 17 Apr 2017

Analysis of Model-Based Transparent Surface Films

Model-based CSI enables precise metrology of transparent surface films, offering high-resolution thickness and topography maps across various magnifications.

From Zygo Corporation 18 Apr 2017

Graphene in 2017: Research Update, May 2nd

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