Tag: Nanotechnology
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Complexity isn’t subjective. The right amount results in new nanomaterial properties
Graph theory can quantify complexity, defined as a mix of order and disorder. Nanoparticle structures with the optimal ratio have new or enhanced capabilities.
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Fine-tuning nanoscale heat flows in molecular materials
Researchers demonstrate how swapping out a single atom can cut the thermal conductance in half without changing electrical properties.
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Nanoparticles genetically modify several human cell types
The protein nanoparticles could help doctors treat cancer and genetic diseases without using modified viruses, which sometimes have harmful side effects.
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Memristor demonstrates use in fully analog hardware-based neural network
The crossbar array memristor made of bismuth selenide (Bi2Se3) sandwiched between gold and titanium electrodes is analog tunable, retention stable and regulator-free in circuit
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A microfluidic chip monitors gases using integrated, motionless pumps
The integrated design achieves accurate micro gas chromatography and can help reduce the cost of monitoring chemical synthesis, natural gas pipelines or at-home air quality.
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Superconductor phase transitions manage radiative heat transfer
A first-of-its-kind experiment finds niobium suppresses nanoscale radiative heat transfer when in a superconducting state, with implications for quantum computing.
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Simple equations predict hydrogen storage in porous materials
The new approach found two physical traits—void fraction and pore volume—predict metal-organic framework performance without using supercomputers.
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OLED lighting: Corrugated panel design extends longevity and efficiency
The new design uses microscale ridges to pack more OLED into a given lighting panel area and lasts 2.7 times as long, with 40% higher efficiency, compared to conventional devices.
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National Academy of Inventors to induct Jay Guo
Guo is recognized for advances in nanoscale lithography, transparent conductors and structural color.
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Interpretable machine learning to accelerate nanocatalyst discovery
A fast and accurate surrogate model screens over 10,000 possible metal-oxide supports for a platinum nanocatalyst to prevent sintering under high temperatures.
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Bolstering research on “matter by design”: U-M chemical engineering welcomes new researchers
Their work in material design and computational engineering has enabled more effective antibody medicines and smart windows for more energy-efficient buildings.
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Pottery-inspired method stencils nanoparticles for building advanced materials
The technique allows engineers to more precisely place patches on microscopic building blocks, so they can control their assembly into designer structures.