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Multitasking Graphene Device May Advance Quantum Information Science

Graphene was discovered in 2004 and since that time, researchers have looked at many different ways to put this atomically thin and gifted two-dimensional material to work.

5 Mar 2020

Researchers Successfully Grow Atom-Thick Sheets of Hexagonal Boron Nitride

Researchers are slowly identifying innovative ways to extend Moore’s Law. One new way shows a path toward built-in circuits that have two-dimensional (2D) transistors.

5 Mar 2020

Researchers Create Fastest and Most Persistent DNA Motor at Nanoscale

Researchers have developed the world’s fastest and most persistent DNA nano motor using a technique called DNA origami.

4 Mar 2020

Graphene Combined with Tandem Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells to Increase Efficiency

Graphene has now been combined with tandem perovskite-silicon solar cells to realize efficiencies of up to 26.3%. This was achieved by Graphene Flagship scientists from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), and its spin-off, Graphene Flagship Associate Member BeDimensional, in collaboration with ENEA.

4 Mar 2020

Atomic-Scale Imaging Reveals Defects in 2D Zeolite Nanosheets

A global team of engineers and researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that could additionally augment the application of ultra-thin zeolite nanosheets. These nanosheets are utilized as specialized molecular filters.

4 Mar 2020

Concrete Mixture with Nano Additives Developed for Monolithic Construction

At the Far Eastern Federal University Military training center (FEFU, Vladivostok, Russia), engineers collaborated with their colleagues from RUDN University to create a concrete mixture with nano additives for monolithic construction up to a height of 10 stories.

2 Mar 2020

Opening the Door for a New Direction in Dilution Refrigerator Development

Unlock new applications, maximise system value and gain greater control over experimental set-up with the ProteoxTM system from Oxford Instruments. A new innovation from the pioneers in dilution refrigerator technology.

From Oxford Instruments Nanoscience 28 Feb 2020

Laboratory Heating Blocks - Best Practice Guide

Asynt announce an updated 2020 version of its popular best practice guide for safely using laboratory heating blocks.

28 Feb 2020

2D Material Membrane Enables Easier Oil Separation

A team of researchers at the University of Manchester has developed a new technology that will address one of the biggest issues in membrane technology.

By Sarah Moore 27 Feb 2020

Comprehensive Characterisation by Field-Flow Fractionation

At this year’s Analytica exhibition, Postnova Analytics will present its unmatched line-up of high-performance field-flow fractionation instruments, detectors and ground breaking applications data.

From Postnova Analytics GmbH 26 Feb 2020

Researchers Record Short 3D Film of Magnetic Processes on the Nanometer Scale

At the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), scientists have successfully captured a short “3D film” of magnetic processes on the nanometer level for the first time.

25 Feb 2020

Time-resolved Imaging of Magnetic Nano ‘Tornadoes’ in 3D

An international team of scientists has established a new method of three-dimensional imaging that can demonstrate the fast-moving waves and ‘tornadoes' within magnets in 3D for the very first time.

By Sarah Moore 25 Feb 2020

Markus Spanner Named New CEO of Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG

After 42 years as managing director, Dr. Karl Spanner has handed over the management of the company to his son, Markus Spanner.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 20 Feb 2020

Bubble-Capturing Surface Helps Get Rid of Foam

In many industrial processes, such as in bioreactors that produce fuels or pharmaceuticals, foam can get in the way. Frothy bubbles can take up a lot of space, limiting the volume available for making the product and sometimes gumming up pipes and valves or damaging living cells.

18 Feb 2020

Study Shows Graphene-Cu2O Hybrid Structure Slows Down Oxidation of Copper

Since its discovery, copper has been vital to human technology. In ancient times, it was even used to make weapons and tools. Even today, it finds extensive use, specifically in electronic devices that need wiring.

By Matt Pullen 17 Feb 2020