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Future VR could employ new ultrahigh-res nanophotonic display
on 22 October, 2020 at 6:28 pm
By expanding on existing designs for electrodes of ultra-thin solar panels, researchers have developed a new architecture for OLED - organic light-emitting […]
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Do the twist: Making two-dimensional quantum materials using curved surfaces
on 22 October, 2020 at 5:55 pm
Scientists have discovered a way to control the growth of twisting, microscopic spirals of materials just one atom thick. […]
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A first-of-its-kind nanoparticle catalyst mimics natural processes to break down plastic and produce valuable new products
on 22 October, 2020 at 4:28 pm
Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind catalyst that is able to process polyolefin plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene, types of polymers […]
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Scientists create three-dimensional nanostructures using ion beams
on 22 October, 2020 at 3:10 pm
Effects at the interface between magnetic and non-magnetic layers have been exploited for data storage for three decades. This has led to a steady increase in […]
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Scientists are working on cicada-inspired waterproof surfaces
on 22 October, 2020 at 2:54 pm
A multidisciplinary group that studies the physical and chemical properties of insect wings has demonstrated the ability to reproduce the nanostructures that […]
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Reviewing multiferroics for future, low-energy data storage
on 22 October, 2020 at 1:13 pm
A new study comprehensively reviews the magnetic structure of the multiferroic material bismuth ferrite. […]
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With innovative nanofiber membranes, cloth masks' efficacy goes up to 99%
on 22 October, 2020 at 12:51 pm
Researchers have developed a nanofiber membrane that can be sandwiched between the cloth pieces in a homemade mask. These nanofibers make regular cloth masks […]
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Laser shockwave transforms bioinspired ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene
on 22 October, 2020 at 12:14 pm
Being able to replicate the extraordinary mechanical properties of nacre and other biological structures could lead to synthetic materials that possess the […]
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World record resolution in cryo electron microscopy
on 22 October, 2020 at 9:18 am
Novel technique visualizes individual atoms in a protein with cryo electron microscopy for the first time. […]
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Loose nanofiltration membrane is promising for resource recovery
on 22 October, 2020 at 9:07 am
A new review summarizes the developments in the emerging field of loose nanofiltration, and provides guidance to improve the fabrication of loose […]