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Graphene Prototype for Electrical Detection of Lethal Pathogens

Researchers have used a single-atom-thick graphene sheet to detect the electronic signals intrinsic to biological structures, thereby developing a platform for selective identification of lethal strains of bacteria.

20 Mar 2020

Springer Nature Partners with PubChem to Improve Accessibility to Material and Property Data

A new partnership between Springer Nature and the open access database PubChem, hosted by the US National Institute of Health, now enables researchers to quickly identify reliable property information of materials and links to primary research.

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 19 Mar 2020

Global Graphene Group Adds Second REACH-Certified Product

Global Graphene Group (G3) has finalized certification for its second product with the European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).

From Global Graphene Group 18 Mar 2020

Defect Engineering to Boost Catalytic Performance of Graphitic Carbon Nitride

A new study highlights the significance of defect engineering to boost catalytic performance through a simple, efficient technique to modify and optimize graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4).

18 Mar 2020

New Plexiglass-Type Nanomaterial Could Serve as Replacement for Human Tissue

At the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, scientists have developed a novel, rubber-like material with exclusive properties. The material could serve as a substitute for human tissue in medical procedures.

17 Mar 2020

Machine Learning and Nano-Indentation Enable Accurate Estimation of Material Properties

A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), and Brown University has devised new strategies that considerably enhance the precision of a crucial material testing method by exploiting the power of machine learning.

17 Mar 2020

Developing Efficient Nanocatalyst for Selective, Robust CO2 Reduction Reactions

Researchers at KAIST have designed a new three-dimensional (3D) hierarchically porous nanostructured catalyst that exhibits a carbon dioxide (CO2) to carbon monoxide (CO) transformation rate of up to 3.96 times higher when compared to traditional nanoporous gold catalysts.

16 Mar 2020

Is Impermeable Graphene Really Impermeable?

A team of researchers at The University of Manchester has recently announced the results of a series of experiments. These experiments have revealed the true levels of impermeability to gases and liquids of graphene as well as other two-dimensional materials.

By Sarah Moore 16 Mar 2020

Water-Free Process Shows Promising Applications for 2D Nanomaterials

Ten years ago, researchers at Drexel University had created the first-ever sample of a group of nanomaterials, known as MXenes. Today, these materials are being extensively studied.

13 Mar 2020

Gold Nanoparticles Used for Imaging and Profiling Amyloid Morphological Polymorphism

Robust tools have been designed by researchers at EPFL to unravel the diversity of amyloid fibrils that are linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

13 Mar 2020

Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets can Help Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Removing antibiotic-resistant bacteria from wastewater is not enough to eliminate the risks posed by these organisms to society. These bacteria leave behind bits that had to be destroyed as well.

13 Mar 2020

Graphene Manufacturer Consolidates Battery Organizations, Makes Leadership Promotions

Global Graphene Group (G3) announces the consolidation of Angstron Energy Company (AEC) into Honeycomb Battery Company (HBC), effective February 28, 2020.

From Global Graphene Group 13 Mar 2020

Study Identifies Behavior and Stability of Twisted Graphene Sheets

When compared to steel, graphene can be approximately six times lighter and 200 times stronger. These properties have made it the most preferred material in the manufacturing sector.

12 Mar 2020

XY Positioning Stages with Precision Air Bearings from PI (Physik Instrumente)

Worldwide nanopositioning solutions leader PI adds to its compact A-311 line of low-profile planar XY air bearing stages. PI’s US-based air bearing R&D and manufacturing teams have created 2 new versions with travel ranges of 200x200 mm and 300x300 mm. Planar scanning stages are ideal for semiconductor inspection, laser marking, optical metrology, and other precision motion applications.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 12 Mar 2020

New Reactor System Could Enable Large-Scale Production of 2D Nanomaterials

For over 10 years, two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, like graphene, have been hyped as crucial materials for making improved antennas, batteries, microchips, and a host of other devices.

11 Mar 2020