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Graphene Prototype for Electrical Detection of Lethal Pathogens

Researchers have used a single-atom-thick graphene sheet to detect the electronic signals intrinsic to biological structures, thereby developing a platform for selective identification of lethal strains of bacteria.

20 Mar 2020

Defect Engineering to Boost Catalytic Performance of Graphitic Carbon Nitride

A new study highlights the significance of defect engineering to boost catalytic performance through a simple, efficient technique to modify and optimize graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4).

18 Mar 2020

New Plexiglass-Type Nanomaterial Could Serve as Replacement for Human Tissue

At the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, scientists have developed a novel, rubber-like material with exclusive properties. The material could serve as a substitute for human tissue in medical procedures.

17 Mar 2020

Developing Efficient Nanocatalyst for Selective, Robust CO2 Reduction Reactions

Researchers at KAIST have designed a new three-dimensional (3D) hierarchically porous nanostructured catalyst that exhibits a carbon dioxide (CO2) to carbon monoxide (CO) transformation rate of up to 3.96 times higher when compared to traditional nanoporous gold catalysts.

16 Mar 2020

Water-Free Process Shows Promising Applications for 2D Nanomaterials

Ten years ago, researchers at Drexel University had created the first-ever sample of a group of nanomaterials, known as MXenes. Today, these materials are being extensively studied.

13 Mar 2020

Gold Nanoparticles Used for Imaging and Profiling Amyloid Morphological Polymorphism

Robust tools have been designed by researchers at EPFL to unravel the diversity of amyloid fibrils that are linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

13 Mar 2020

New Reactor System Could Enable Large-Scale Production of 2D Nanomaterials

For over 10 years, two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, like graphene, have been hyped as crucial materials for making improved antennas, batteries, microchips, and a host of other devices.

11 Mar 2020

Consistent & Reliable Automated Tube Rack & Plate Sealer

Engineered with robustness in mind the new Porvair Sciences UltraSeal Pro is the latest automated heat sealing solution for laboratories looking for a reliable, consistent microplate and tube rack closing device.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 10 Mar 2020

Researchers Provide a Detailed Review of Heterogeneously Integrated 2D Materials

A research team from Sungkyunkwan University based in South Korea has given a detailed review of heterogeneously integrated two dimensional (2D) materials in a study published in the NANO journal.

9 Mar 2020

UK Electronics and Photonics Innovation Centre (EPIC) Invest in Henniker Plasma Technology

The EPIC Centre, built to serve the Electronics and Photonics industry, recently acquired an advanced plasma treatment system from UK based manufacturer Henniker Plasma.

From Henniker Plasma 7 Mar 2020