Researchers use nanomaterials to make 2D diamond clusters at room temperature
BROOKLYN, New York, Monday, January 26, 2021 - Atomically thin, 2D hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN)...
New technique builds super-hard metals from nanoparticles
IMAGE: This gold "coin " was made from nanoparticle building blocks, thanks to a new technique...
Detecting COVID-19 antibodies in 10-12 seconds
IMAGE: An image of the COVID-19 test chip made by aerosol jet nanoparticle 3D printing. view...
Nanocrystals that eradicate bacteria biofilm
IMAGE: Schematic diagram showing removal of bacterial biofilm via Mtex view more Credit: POSTECH The COVID-19...
NIST publishes a beginner’s guide to DNA origami
IMAGE: Collage shows some of the techniques and designs employed in DNA origami. view more Credit:...
Transition metal ‘cocktail’ helps make brand new superconductors
IMAGE: Schematic of the CuAl2-type crystal structure of the newly created superconducting Co0.2Ni0.1Cu0.1Rh0.3Ir0.3Zr2 compound, with an...
Catalyst transforms plastic waste to valuable ingredients at low temperature
IMAGE: Graphical abstract view more Credit: Tamura/Osaka City University For the first time, researchers have used...
3D-printed smart gel changes shape when exposed to light
IMAGE: This octopus has color-changing cells, called chromatophores, in its skin, a phenomenon that inspired Rutgers...
How to identify heat-stressed corals
Researchers have found a novel way to identify heat-stressed corals, which could help scientists pinpoint...
Bionic idea boosts lithium-ion extraction
IMAGE: Metal ion sieving using a bioinspired nanochannel membrane view more Credit: XIN Weiwen Lithium is...