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Cu–Al Codoped ZnO Nanoparticle for Photodegradation Applications

The synthesis of copper (Cu)-aluminum (Al) codoped zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocomposites and their corresponding photosensing and photocatalytic activities was explored.

19 Aug 2022

Stable, Eco-Friendly Transparent Electrodes for Flexible Electronics

New research integrated silver nanowires with the eco-friendly and cytoprotective biomaterial propolis to create highly stable, flexible transparent electrodes.

19 Aug 2022

New Nanomaterials Created Using Superatomic Magnetic Clusters

Magnetic materials are employed by businesses in a variety of devices, including motors, sensors, cell phones, and data storage. As technology advances to smaller and smaller scales, researchers are constantly hunting for new magnetic particles.

18 Aug 2022

Nanomotor with Multiple Cancer Photo-Theranostic Functions

In a recent study, researchers proposed a dual-source powered Janus nanomotor containing multiple photo-theranostic functions, for example, photodynamic therapy (PDT), surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensing, photothermal therapy (PTT) and fluorescence imaging/photoacoustic imaging (PAI)

18 Aug 2022

Providing Superior, Extended Corrosion Protection

Authors reported the development of an organic-inorganic covering of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) combined with zirconia (ZrO2) nanoparticles for improving the corrosion resistance of magnesium (Mg) alloys.

18 Aug 2022

Graphite Nanomaterials Reviewed for Role in Drug Delivery Systems

Graphene and graphene oxide were among the graphite-based nanomaterials that were easily transformed into stable, biocompatible, secure, and biodegradable nanocomposites that could be used in cancer therapy to specifically target cancer cells.

18 Aug 2022

First Step in Making Nanoplastics Tests Visible to the Naked Eye

A colorimetry-based detection technique using gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for monitoring polystyrene nanoplastics in water is proposed in a new study.

18 Aug 2022

2D Materials for Next Generation Computing

In a compact comment published in Nature Communications, Graphene Flagship and 2D-EPL researchers outline the most promising fields of applications of two-dimensional (2D) materials, as well as their remaining challenges towards the appearance of high-tech products.

17 Aug 2022

Deeper Knowledge of Graphite's Superlubricity Gained

A new study sets out to deepen comprehension of the superlubricity performance of graphite surfaces by combining atomic force microscopy (AFM) data with density functional theory (DFT) calculations.

16 Aug 2022

Unique Nanocomposite for In-Situ Water Filtration via Photocatalysis

A unique MnO2-decorated graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite was produced in-situ for water purification through the photocatalytic breakdown of Rhodamine B (RhB) dye.

16 Aug 2022