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Researchers Discover Magnetism in the 2D World of Monolayers

Magnetic materials are considered to be the foundation of technologies that presently play extremely crucial roles in the lives of human beings. Their significance is also seen in hard-disk data storage and sensing.

8 Jun 2017

All-Carbon, Spintronic Design Proposal Could Pave Way for Smaller, Better Performing Electronic Structures

A novel computing system made exclusively from carbon was designed by a Researcher with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at UT Dallas.

6 Jun 2017

MSU Researcher Wins Major Award to Build Tools for Examining Nanomaterials

Erik Grumstrup studies a world where electrons act like bumper cars with atoms and change happens in less than a millionth of a billionth of a second.

5 Jun 2017

New Method for Producing Ultralight Sponge-Like Materials from Nanoscale Ceramic Fibers

Ceramic materials are likely to shatter when they are deformed, however latest research demonstrates a technique of using ultra-thin ceramic nanofibers in order to make heat-resistant, squishy sponges with a wide range of potential applications.

5 Jun 2017

Silicon Nanoparticle Heater and Thermometer United to Fight Cancer

A Team of Russian Physicists from ITMO University have discovered that spherical silicon nanoparticles can be effectively heated up, and concurrently produce light based on their temperature. According to the researchers, these properties united with a good biocompatibility will facilitate usage of the semiconductor nanoparticles in nanosurgery and photothermal therapy.

2 Jun 2017

New Technique Employing Copper Hydroxide Nanoparticles Reduces Toxic Effects of Cigarettes

A technique for reducing the toxic effects of commercially available cigarettes has been developed by chemists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU).

30 May 2017

CNTs' Large Surface Area and Flexible Structure Produce Ultra-High Capacity Lithium-Air Batteries

Lithium-air batteries with extremely high electric storage capacity have been developed by a NIMS Research Team headed by Yoshimi Kubo and Akihiro Nomura, Team Leader and Researcher, respectively, Lithium Air Battery Specially Promoted Research Team, C4GR-GREEN.

18 May 2017

UC San Diego Research Team Develops Ultimate Natural Sunscreen

UC San Diego’s Chemists, Nanoengineers, and Materials Researchers might have just developed the ultimate natural sunscreen. They have created nanoparticles that imitate the behavior of natural melanosomes, melanin-generating cell structures that protect skin, eyes and other tissues from the destructive effects of UV radiation.

18 May 2017

Zenyatta Ventures Announces Successful Testing of Graphene Oxide Material by U.S. Based Advanced Materials Company

Recently, Zenyatta Ventures reported the successful testing of their graphene oxide material by a top U.S. based advanced materials company manufacturing silicon-graphene anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries.

17 May 2017

Self-Forming Silver Nanoparticles Retain High Conductivity in Printable Elastic Conductor

Japanese scientists have developed a new printable elastic conductor that retains high conductivity even when stretched to five times its original length.

16 May 2017

Nanomaterials News

Researchers Discover Magnetism in the 2D World of Monolayers

All-Carbon, Spintronic Design Proposal Could Pave Way for Smaller, Better Performing Electronic Structures

MSU Researcher Wins Major Award to Build Tools for Examining Nanomaterials

New Method for Producing Ultralight Sponge-Like Materials from Nanoscale Ceramic Fibers

Silicon Nanoparticle Heater and Thermometer United to Fight Cancer

New Technique Employing Copper Hydroxide Nanoparticles Reduces Toxic Effects of Cigarettes

CNTs' Large Surface Area and Flexible Structure Produce Ultra-High Capacity Lithium-Air Batteries

UC San Diego Research Team Develops Ultimate Natural Sunscreen

Zenyatta Ventures Announces Successful Testing of Graphene Oxide Material by U.S. Based Advanced Materials Company

Self-Forming Silver Nanoparticles Retain High Conductivity in Printable Elastic Conductor

Revolutionizing Superconductivity: 60K Temperature Findings

New Magnetic Nanodiscs for Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

Archer Improves the Functionality of Its 12CQ Quantum Project with International Partners

Enhancing Osteogenesis in hBMSCs Using Single-Layer Graphene Oxide Nanosheets

New Technique Boosts Efficiency of Eco-Friendly Solar Cells

Conversations on AFM: The Technology and History Behind AFM and SPM

Recent Advances in High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy to Improve Research Into Protein Dynamics

Applying AI-Driven Solutions to Semiconductor Digital Design

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