nanomaterials
EPFL scientist develops a metamaterial whose mechanical properties can be reprogrammed after the material has been made
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New material converts from sheets to tubes and back in a controllable fashion
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Sub-nanoparticles with particle sizes of around 1 nm are now considered a new class of materials with distinct properties due to the predominance of quantum effects
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In addition to being uncomfortable, the current gold standard for COVID-19 testing requires RT-PCR, a time consuming laboratory procedure
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The work demonstrates the effectiveness of a design strategy that functionalizes a 2D material with an organic molecule
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Researchers have developed a wood-based steam generator that, with the help of bacterial-produced nanomaterials, harnesses solar energy to purify water
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Researchers used a simple process to implant atoms precisely into the top layers of ultra-thin crystals, yielding two-sided structures with different chemical compositions
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Unlike other materials that try to emulate nature's color changers, this one can respond to any type of movement, like bending or twisting
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For the first time, scientists have added microscopic tracking devices into the interior of cells, giving a peek into how development starts
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Engineer's work with such nanomaterials could lead to effective, chemical-free disinfecting wipes
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