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Boron-Doped Nanodiamonds Could Significantly Improve Photocatalysis

Scientists recently doped diamond nanomaterials with boron and demonstrated how this method considerably enhances photocatalysis for solar fuels.

19 Oct 2018

Novel, Low-cost Photocatalyst Shown to Produce Hydrogen

In a breakthrough study, a RUDN chemist has obtained 'green' hydrogen using UV radiation, visible light and catalysts with ruthenium nanoparticles.

17 Oct 2018

Computer Model Determines Ideal Conditions to Develop Nanodiamonds

Nanodiamonds have fascinating chemical and surface properties and hold promising applications in quantum computing, optoelectronics, and medicine.

16 Oct 2018

New Method Allows Harvesting of 2D Materials in Minutes

Scientists at MIT have formulated a method to harvest 2-inch diameter wafers of 2D materials in a matter of minutes.

12 Oct 2018

Determining Oxidative Age Could Reveal How Aging Impacts Nanomaterial's Properties

Iron oxide nanoparticles are used in iron replacement therapy, sentinel node detection, and other biomedical applications. A new research aims to understand how these materials age, and how aging may alter their safety or functional profiles.

28 Sep 2018

Using Sophisticated Methods for Computing Maximum Optical Properties of 2D Materials

Researchers who develop optoelectronics—electronic devices with the ability to interact with light to carry out tasks—are highly intrigued by the potential of semiconducting or metallic materials to absorb, reflect, and act upon light.

25 Sep 2018

Nano-Sandwiching Enhances Heat Transfer in Nanoelectronics

Sandwiching 2D materials between 3D silicon bases and an ultrathin layer of aluminum oxide can greatly lower the risk of overheating in nanoelectronic devices.

14 Sep 2018

Single Molecule Control for a Millionth of a Billionth of a Second

Physicists at the University of Bath have discovered how to manipulate and control individual molecules for a millionth of a billionth of a second, after being intrigued by some seemingly odd results.

7 Sep 2018