Nanoscience – Page 26
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US researchers create 'cleanest’ graphene yet
As a bonus a one-dimensional electrical contact was also added to the graphene to allow it to show its true electronic potential
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Graphene targets water treatment and carbon capture
Researchers demonstrate membranes that filter gases, including carbon dioxide
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Seek and destroy
Nanoparticles that can find specific targets before delivering a drug could change medicine. Akshat Rathi investigates
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Shape memory polymer hosts functional nanoparticles
A polymer that remembers its original shape after being scrunched up gives support to nanoparticles
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Self-assembling yarn shows its strength
Chinese chemists have pulled a thread as strong as polypropylene from a simple mix of monomers
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Squid skin material invisible to infrared cameras
Cephalopod-inspired surface can tune its reflectivity using chemical stimuli
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France expands investment in nanotechnology
Prime minister pledges €600 million for five-year R&D program
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Gas specialist branches out into carbon nanotubes
Linde group launches ink made with long, individual tubes
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Chemists welcome newest member of nanocarbon family
Unique warped structure has properties distinct from other carbon allotropes such as graphene, fullerene and nanotubes
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Green graphene band-aid
Graphene could become a new type of antimicrobial material for everyday use
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Molecular transistor for cheaper, greener electronics
Reduced graphene oxide electrode enables photoswitchable layer to be employed
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No small success
Chad Mirkin has spun out his nanotechnology research into several companies
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Catching a reaction in the act
AFM images a reactant and its cyclised products on a silver surface
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Understanding defects in graphene
Gaseous organic by-products that form during graphene preparation signal dents in its structure
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Carbon nanotubes not commercially viable for Bayer
Company terminates Baytubes project and seeks to divest its know-how in the area
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Solar panel slims down to a few atoms thick
Photovoltaic cell just 20Å wide has unusually high quantum efficiency
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Food safety test for harmful dye
Graphene electrode modified with titanium dioxide helps spot Orange II in ketchup and chilli sauces
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Inorganic nanosheet to enhance batteries
One-atom thick cobalt oxide structures show potential as electrodes for lithium ion batteries