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Energy-Efficient Switch Manipulates Light Using a Phase-Change Material and Graphene Heater

In a paper published online July 4 in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers report the design of an energy-efficient, silicon-based non-volatile switch that manipulates light through the use of a phase-change material and graphene heater, which could aid in making data centers more energy efficient.

11 Jul 2022

Scientists Embed N-Doped Nanocarbon for Highly Efficient CO2 Fixation

Professors Yingwei Li and Kui Shen of the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the South China University of Technology are the study’s principal authors.

7 Jul 2022

New Nanoparticle Developed to Expand Wide-Spectrum Super-Camera Capacities

Researchers at Duke University have significantly increased the capabilities of light-manipulating metasurfaces while simultaneously improving their resistance to the environment by flipping a conventional lab-based production procedure on its head.

7 Jul 2022

Nanomaterials Reduce Water Absorption and Chloride Penetration in Cement Concrete

Researchers examine the impact of different nanomaterials on the water permeability and chloride infiltration of cement concrete.

7 Jul 2022

Degradation of Silicon Nanoparticle Lithium-Ion Electrodes Revealed

Researchers integrate in-situ and ex-situ scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy methods to provide detailed insight into the degradation processes of silicon nanoparticles-based electrodes in lithium-ion batteries.

7 Jul 2022

Current State of Alcohol and Nanoadditives in Combustion Engines

A new review examines factors of alcohols and their impact on the properties of compression ignition (CI) engines, as well as how nanoadditives affect diesel engine behavior.

7 Jul 2022

New Nanoparticle Ink Helps to Print Next-Generation Perovskite Solar Cells

Next-generation perovskite solar cells might be printed at scale and take over the market for commercial photovoltaic with the aid of simple and customizable nanoparticle ink.

6 Jul 2022

New Insights into Nanosheet-Laminated Photocatalytic Membrane

An efficient nanosheet-laminated photocatalytic membrane with high water permeance and photocatalytic activity has been successfully created by an international team of researchers under the direction of Kobe University academics.

5 Jul 2022

New Dual-SERS Biosensor Improves miRNA Detection

Researchers constructed a new microfluidic dual-SERS biosensor to detect microRNAs, integrating multifunctional nanosurface immobilized nanoparticles into the system.

5 Jul 2022

Fresh Capital Boosts Innovation and Use in Serial Production

A successful capital increase significantly strengthens the innovation management and business development of 2PP 3D-printing specialist UpNano GmbH (Vienna, Austria).

5 Jul 2022