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Zero-Dimensional Molecular Sieve Membranes Could Enhance Separation Selectivity of Gases

Classical molecular sieve membranes, with 3D microparticles and 2D nanosheets as primary building blocks, are promising in chemical separation.

22 Jul 2021

Nanostructures Enable Record-Breaking Conversion of Laser Pulses into High-Harmonic Generation

Cornell researchers have developed nanostructures that enable record-breaking conversion of laser pulses into high-harmonic generation, paving the way for new scientific tools for high-resolution imaging and studying physical processes that occur at the scale of an attosecond - one quintillionth of a second.

22 Jul 2021

New Bacteria-Based Amyloid-Silk Hybrid Protein Stronger than Spider Silk

Spider silk is considered one of the strongest and toughest materials found on Earth. Engineers from Washington University in St. Louis have now developed amyloid silk hybrid proteins and generated them in engineered bacteria.

21 Jul 2021

Nanoarchitectured Materials may Lead to Lightweight, Impact-Resistant Structures

Army-funded research identified a new material that may lead to lightweight armor, protective coatings, blast shields and other impact-resistant structures.

20 Jul 2021

Research Paves the Way Toward Creating Nano-Sensors for Cells

The article represents the transmission electron microscopy and flow cytometry study of A-549 cellular uptake of Pr3+:LaF3 nanoparticles. The Pr3+:LaF3 nanoparticles are promising platforms for cell nano-sensors.

19 Jul 2021

Swansea University and Diamond Light Source to Exploit Revolutionary Nanoparticle Beam Technology

A new state-of-the-art instrument has been built by a team from Swansea University’s Nanomaterials Laboratory which will help scientists fight against climate change, microbial infection and other major global challenges.

19 Jul 2021

New 2D-Nanosheet-Based UV Photodetector Shows Record Photocurrent Stability

Two-dimensional “nanosheets” formed of bonds between metal atoms and organic molecules are considered to be appealing candidates for photoelectric conversion but tend to get corroded easily.

16 Jul 2021

Novel Alternative Mechanism to Achieve Superconductivity in Graphene

In superconductivity, a physical phenomenon, the electrical resistance of a material falls to zero under a specific critical temperature.

15 Jul 2021

Study Analyzes Mechanisms Behind Bacterial Resistance to Ag Nanoparticles

Antimicrobials find their use in destroying or slowing down the growth of viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms. They could exist in the form of an additive, as an antibiotic used to treat bodily infections, or as a coating on commercial products that are utilized to prevent germs.

14 Jul 2021

Researchers Convert Tamarind Shells into Carbon Nanosheets for Supercapacitors

Tamarind is a tropical fruit consumed by people across the globe. Its shells are thrown away during food production. Tamarind shells are heavy and occupy a significant amount of space in landfills where they are disposed of as agricultural waste.

14 Jul 2021