NANOTECHNOLOGY

Experts Discover Semimetal with Naturally Occurring Quantum Criticality

NANOTECHNOLOGY 05.25.2021 07:10 AM

A recent experiment conducted by a team of physicists from different institutes uncovered a naturally occurring quantum criticality state through a semimetal.

2D Material More Than Just Graphene; 'Nanomesh' Developed for More Efficient Quantum Communications

05.25.2021 06:19 AM

A new study recently focused on a new form of the so-called WS2 or 2D material tungsten disulfide, both considered a two-dimensional or 2D, and three-dimensional or 3D material.

Graphene Nanoribbons Show Interesting Properties Due to Interplay Between Their Crystal, Electronic Structures

05.19.2021 07:20 AM

Graphene nanoribbon shows interesting physical, thermal, optical, and electrical properties due to the interplay between their structures, specifically crystal and electronic structures.

Superfast DNA Sequencing Tech Lands Finnish "Nobel" Victory to Two British Chemists

05.19.2021 05:50 AM

A pair of Cambridge University professors took home 1 million euro ($1.22 million) from the Millennium Technology Prize, known as the Finnish Nobel science prize, for their pioneering work in a superfast DNA sequencing technology.

NanoGear: An Interlocking Mechanical System in the Molecular Scale

05.18.2021 06:41 AM

Gears and transmission systems are among the most widely used mechanical systems today, and a new study could take its basic concepts down to the molecular level.

Fast Deterioration of Concrete and Asphalt Finally Uncovered in New Study

05.14.2021 06:00 AM

A new study has revealed what causes the deterioration of modern structures built of concrete and asphalt over time - the presence of small amounts of organic matter.

Crystal Defects at the Nanoscale Could Lead to Better Energy Storage Devices

05.14.2021 05:30 AM

While purity is often associated with better material performance, some naturally occurring crystal defects at the nanoscale could be leveraged for better energy storage materials.

Nanoparticles in Chemotherapy Drugs Could Soon Help Destroy Bowel Cancer

05.10.2021 08:44 AM

Bowel cancer is among the deadliest cancer to date. But with nanotechnology, we could soon fight the most common form of cancer.

New Magnetic Material Breaks Previous Records on Switching Speeds

05.06.2021 07:00 AM

A new, specially-fabricated magnetic material developed at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland has shown to be the fastest magnetic switch to date, breaking records in the process.

It’s a Kind of Magic! Researchers Make Versatile Quantum Devices Out of Graphene

05.06.2021 05:50 AM

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned its "magic" angle material made of graphene into versatile quantum computing devices.

Nanoplastics Everywhere: Scientists Find Small Plastic Particles in Various Ecosystems

05.05.2021 06:20 AM

One of the defining features of the Anthropocene, or the age of the modern human, is the presence of microplastics - and scientists continue to report even smaller pieces found virtually everywhere.

Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Could Boost Bowel Cancer Odds

05.04.2021 06:30 AM

Nanoparticle drug delivery methods are found to be more effective in administering chemotherapy over oral treatment and could improve bowel cancer survival rates, a new study suggests.

AR/VR Glasses of the Future Need Not Be Bulky, Bug-Eyed with New Technology

05.04.2021 06:10 AM

In the rapidly-growing market for augmented reality/ virtual reality (AR/VR) entertainment, glasses are being driven towards being more compact and easy to wear. New technology could mean a step away from the bulky, bug-eyed goggles we currently have.

Quantum Tech One Step Closer With New Single Photon Switch

04.29.2021 03:42 AM

Single photon switches, which can turn physical processes on or off by using only a single packet of light, have far-reaching implications for quantum photonic technologies - and a new breakthrough makes it one step closer to realization.

Corn Waste Finds New Purpose in Water Treatment Studies

04.27.2021 01:50 AM

Almost half of the corn harvest ends up in waste, especially after the kernels have been harvested. A new study might offer another purpose for these discarded parts.

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