Gold Nanoparticle Behavior at the Edge of Graphene Sheets Sparks Major Implications For Quantum Devices

NANOTECHNOLOGY 08.27.2021 08:10 AM

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy discovered how gold nanoparticles behaved unusually when placed at the edge of graphene sheets thanks to Ultrafast Electron Microscope.

Researchers Discover New AIEE Aromatic Molecule, Promises Applications in Sensing and Medicine

08.27.2021 07:04 AM

A new study reports the discovery of a novel aggregation-induced enhanced emission (AIEE) molecule, one that has potential applications in nanogating, sensing, and targeted drug release.

Rare-Earth Element Terbium Used in Cellphones May Now Be Easily Detected With Newly Developed Protein Equipped Sensor

08.27.2021 03:59 AM

Acid mine drainage and other waste items had low quantities that could be detected by this sensor. Penn State scientists made a luminous sensor that can detect a rare-earth element called terbium.

Ultraflat Biphenylene Carbon Sheet Set to Revolutionize Electronics

08.26.2021 22:56 PM

A team of international researchers have developed a new one-atom-thick material that's more electoconductive than graphene and could potentialy revolutionize electronics.

Electronic Vehicles Powered by Rechargeable Batteries Can Travel Farther Without Recharge Storing 6x More Electric Charge

08.26.2021 01:53 AM

Stanford University researchers recently developed rechargeable batteries that will enable electric cars to travel far with up to six times more electric charge.

Water Properties Observed for the First Time; Findings Present Never-Before-Seen Quantum Tug of Hydrogen Bonds

08.26.2021 00:57 AM

A new study wa sable to conduct a direct observation of water molecule activities for the first time.

Biofuel Extracted from Hazelnut Shells Show Potential as Renewable Energy Source

08.25.2021 05:16 AM

A form of biofuel found in hazelnut shells has the potential to be a new renewable energy source - using various thermochemical processes to extract oils from the waste material.

Renewable Energy: How Green Hydrogen Will Bridge The Gap for Energy Transition

08.25.2021 03:20 AM

A new paper reveals a probable solution that could ease climate change through green hydrogen solutions.

Research Brings New Technique That Locates, Monitors Individual Atoms in Nanoparticles While Moving

08.20.2021 23:02 PM

A new method can identify and locate individual atoms in these nanoscale materials, even when they are moving and vibrating.

New Discovery on Plastics Could Pave the Way for Better Products, Batteries, Screens

08.20.2021 00:08 AM

Researchers from the University of South Florida found that plastics are a little bit rubbery, which could pave the way for developing better automobile paints, batteries, and cellphone screens.

Ion Dynamics in Phosphate Glass During Hydration; Silicophosphate Potential Solution to Bone and Muscle Disorders

08.10.2021 23:08 PM

A new study suggests how phospate glass can serves as biomaterial through ion diffusion and hydration.

Amalgamation of Two Metals Form Nanocrystals Through an 'Intuitive' Technique

08.09.2021 09:28 AM

Researchers were able to develop a new amalgamation process that results in two metals producing nanocrystals, opening a new avenue for creating intermetallic nanocrystals for a variety of specialized applications.

Famed Stonehenge Megaliths Durabiility, Resistance to Weathering Finally Explained in Geological Study

08.06.2021 07:12 AM

Geological analysis reveals what makes the famed megaliths of Stonehenge in southern England extremely durable that they resist centuries of weathering.

Skoltech Leads Open-Source Project Using Neural Networks to Generate Organic Molecule Nomenclature

08.04.2021 16:52 PM

A new open-source project employs a neural network to create names for organic compounds compliant with the IUPAC nomenclature systems - showing the potential of this technology to efficiently handle exact algorithmic problems.

Notable Discoveries in Science 50, 100, and 150 Years Ago That Are Not Widely Known

08.02.2021 06:44 AM

Humans have used science in understanding how things behave the way they are. In this article, learn notable discoveries from 50, 100, and 150 years ago that contributed to scientific knowledge.