Nanotechnology
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Ultraviolet metasurfaces can discriminate the handedness of biomolecules with attomolar sensitivity
Researchers at LSU, in collaboration with Zuse Institute in Berlin, Germany, have developed an ultraviolet metasurface that discriminates between left-…
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The emergence of form: Study expands horizons for DNA nanotechnology
The graphic shows the formation of a Holliday junction from two separate strands of double-stranded DNA. The form is a…
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Will silicon nitride and common chemistry help revolutionize genomic sequencing?
Liquid permittivity gradient-mediated ionic current measurements for enhanced sensitivity of nanopore DNA sensors. Credit: Makusu Tsutsui Genomic sequencing has revolutionized…
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Developing strategies for high-quality crystal growth
Optical micrograph of large size monolayer WS2 crystal. Credit: Okayama University Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) are a class of materials…
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Exploring the properties of magnetic nano mosaics
The different orientation of atomic bar magnets of an iron film: In a magnetic mosaic lattice (above), they are oriented…
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Researchers pioneer nanoprinting electrodes for customized treatments of neurological disorders
Researchers used Aerosol Jet 3D printing to produce a new type of microelectrode array that solves the major design barriers…
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The ‘dense’ potential of nanostructured superconductors
Scientists at SIT and University of Normandie developed bulk MgB2 with promising superconductivity. This picture shows unreacted magnesium oxide and…
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Atomic-level 3D models show us how gadgets work
Illustration of atom probe tomography analysis. The 3D map on the left shows the measured distribution of atoms, with each…
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New study unveils why gold (111) surface forms a herringbone texture
(A) From left to right are the experimentally observed herringbone texture, and the simulated herringbone and stripe textures on thick…
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Widespread pipe repair technique sends nanoplastics into the atmosphere, new study finds
Purdue researchers perform testing during a CIPP installation in 2016. Credit: Purdue University The tiny bits of plastic that wear…
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