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Using Graphene to Enhance the Working of Next-Gen Molecular Electronic Devices

An innovative technique for enhancing the functionality of next-generation molecular electronic devices by making use of graphene has been developed by an international research team headed by the University of Bern and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

12 Jun 2017

Electron Microscope with Graphene Film Enables Observation of Miniscule Viruses

A day or two will not be enough to develop innovative scientific devices that redefine the extent to which we can observe and measure. Such advancements mandate small steps that can overcome many technical hindrances experienced before achieving the end product.

12 Jun 2017

All-Carbon, Spintronic Design Proposal Could Pave Way for Smaller, Better Performing Electronic Structures

A novel computing system made exclusively from carbon was designed by a Researcher with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at UT Dallas.

6 Jun 2017

Scientists Look Beyond Graphene for New Two-Dimensional Materials

Since its discovery in 2004, graphene, the two-dimensional, super-strong, ultra lightweight carbon film, has been called a wonder material. Of late scientists are going beyond graphene and trying to other 2D films with astonishing properties for applications in sensors, wearable electronics, and energy storage.

1 Jun 2017

New Method for Detecting Interactions Between Light and Matter at the Atomic Level

A new and improved way for detecting interactions between light and matter at the atomic level has been developed by Researchers from the University of Central Florida. This discovery could lead to improvements in the emerging field of two-dimensional materials and also new techniques to control light

31 May 2017

Characterizing Graphene's Properties Without Applying Disruptive Electrical Contacts

A new method for characterizing graphene’s properties without the need for applying disruptive electrical contacts has been developed by Scientists. This new method allows Scientists to analyze both the quantum capacitance and resistance of graphene and other two-dimensional materials.

31 May 2017

ICFO Develops First Ever Graphene-Quantum Dot Based CMOS Integrated Camera

Thanks to silicon and complementary metal-oxide semiconductors (CMOS) technology, microelectronics has progressed greatly in the last four decades, thereby making possible computing, compact and economical digital cameras, smartphones, as well as a majority of the electronic gadgets people depend on at present.

30 May 2017

Zenyatta Enters the Next Phase to Test Concrete Admixture Containing Graphene

In a recent announcement, Zenyatta Ventures Ltd. stated that the company has collaborated with Larisplast Ltd., an Israeli business specializing in the field of concrete admixtures, in order to indicate the progress of the next phase of testing a concrete admixture containing graphene.

26 May 2017

Swedish Researchers Increase the Capacity of Graphene to Store Electrical Charge

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden introduced defects into the perfect surface of graphene on silicon carbide in order to increase the material’s capacity to store electrical charge. A report on this has been featured in the scientific journal Electrochimica Acta. This report increases the understanding of how this ultrathin material can be used.

23 May 2017

New Graphene-Based Sensor to Detect Inflammation in Lungs

Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers have developed a graphene-based sensor that could pave the way towards earlier detection of looming asthma attacks and enhance the management of asthma and other respiratory diseases, thus preventing hospitalizations and fatalities.

23 May 2017