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Categories: Engineering: Graphene
Published Scientists observe 'quasiparticles' in classical systems
(via sciencedaily.com) Quasiparticles -- long-lived particle-like excitations -- are a cornerstone of quantum physics, with famous examples such as Cooper pairs in superconductivity and, recently, Dirac quasiparticles in graphene. Now, researchers have discovered quasiparticles in a classical system at room temperature: a two-dimensional crystal of particles driven by viscous flow in a microfluidic channel. Coupled by hydrodynamic forces, the particles form stable pairs -- a first example of classical quasiparticles, revealing deep links between quantum and classical dissipative systems.
Published Physicists solve mystery of two-dimensional quasicrystal formation from metal oxides
(via sciencedaily.com) The structure of two-dimensional titanium oxide brakes-up at high temperatures by adding barium; instead of regular hexagons, rings of four, seven and ten atoms are created that order aperiodically. A team has now solved the riddle of two-dimensional quasicrystal formation from metal oxides.
Published Recyclable mobile phone batteries a step closer with rust-busting invention
(via sciencedaily.com) Mobile phone batteries with a lifetime up to three times longer than today's technology could be a reality thanks to a recent innovation.
Published Electronic nose: Sensing the odor molecules on graphene surface layered with self-assembled peptides
(via sciencedaily.com) Graphene-based olfactory sensors that can detect odor molecules based on the design of peptide sequences were recently demonstrated. The findings indicated that graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs) functionalized with designable peptides can be used to develop electronic devices that mimic olfactory receptors and emulate the sense of smell by selectively detecting odor molecules.
Published Discovery of a new form of carbon called Long-range Ordered Porous Carbon (LOPC)
(via sciencedaily.com) The most well-known forms of carbon include graphite and diamond, but there are other more exotic nanoscale allotropes of carbon as well. These include graphene and fullerenes, which are sp2 hybridized carbon with zero (flat-shaped) or positive (sphere-shaped) curvatures. Researchers now report the discovery of a new form of carbon formed by heating fullerenes with lithium nitride.
Published Humidity may be the key to super-lubricity 'switch'
(via sciencedaily.com) A material state known as super-lubricity, where friction between two contacting surfaces nearly vanishes, is a phenomenon that materials researchers have studied for years due to the potential for reducing the energy cost and wear and tear on devices, two major drawbacks of friction. However, there are times when friction is needed within the same device, and the ability to turn super-lubricity on and off would be a boon for multiple practical engineering applications.
Published Researchers discover new process to create freestanding membranes of 'smart' materials
(via sciencedaily.com) A team has developed a new method for making nano-membranes of 'smart' materials, which will allow scientists to harness their unique properties for use in devices such as sensors and flexible electronics.
Published Human brain organoids implanted into mouse cortex respond to visual stimuli for first time
(via sciencedaily.com) A team of engineers and neuroscientists has demonstrated for the first time that human brain organoids implanted in mice have established functional connectivity to the animals' cortex and responded to external sensory stimuli. The implanted organoids reacted to visual stimuli in the same way as surrounding tissues, an observation that researchers were able to make in real time over several months thanks to an innovative experimental setup that combines transparent graphene microelectrode arrays and two-photon imaging.
Published At the edge of graphene-based electronics
(via sciencedaily.com) Researchers developed a new graphene-based nanoelectronics platform compatible with conventional microelectronics manufacturing, paving the way for a successor to silicon.
Published Lucky find! How science behind epidemics helped physicists to develop state-of-the-art conductive paint
(via sciencedaily.com) Scientists demonstrate how a highly conductive paint coating that they have developed mimics the network spread of a virus through a process called 'explosive percolation' -- a mathematical process which can also be applied to population growth, financial systems and computer networks, but which has not been seen before in materials systems. The finding was a serendipitous development as well as a scientific first for the researchers.
Published A shield for 2D materials that adds vibrations to reduce vibration problems
(via sciencedaily.com) A new study demonstrates a new, counterintuitive way to protect atomically-thin electronics -- adding vibrations, to reduce vibrations. By squeezing a liquid-metal gallium droplet, graphene devices are painted with a protective coating of gallium-oxide that can cover millimeter-wide scales, making it potentially applicable for industrial large-scale fabrication. The new technique improves device performance as well as protecting 2D materials from thermal vibration in neighboring materials.
Published Nanomaterial influences gut microbiome and immune system interactions
(via sciencedaily.com) The nanomaterial graphene oxide -- which is used in everything from electronics to sensors for biomolecules -- can indirectly affect the immune system via the gut microbiome, as shown in a new study on zebrafish.
Published New life flashed into lithium-ion anodes
(via sciencedaily.com) Chemists use flash Joule heating to recover graphite anodes from spent lithium-ion batteries at a cost of about $118 per ton.
Published New way to produce important molecular entity
(via sciencedaily.com) A team presents a new, direct way to produce unsymmetrically constructed vicinal diamines. These structures are relevant for the function of biologically active molecules, natural products and pharmaceuticals.
Published Palm e-tattoo can tell when you're stressed out
(via sciencedaily.com) Researchers have applied emerging electronic tattoo (e-tattoo) technology to the tricky task of measuring stress levels by attaching a device to people's palms.
Published New carbon nanotube-based foam promises superior protection against concussions
(via sciencedaily.com) A lightweight, ultra-shock-absorbing foam made from carbon nanotubes is so good at absorbing and dissipating the energy of an impact, it could vastly improve helmets and prevent concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
Published Asphaltene changed into graphene for composites
(via sciencedaily.com) The flash Joule heating process turns asphaltenes, a byproduct of crude oil production, into graphene for use in composite materials.
Published Researchers learn to engineer growth of crystalline materials consisting of nanometer-size gold clusters
(via sciencedaily.com) First insights into engineering crystal growth by atomically precise metal nanoclusters have been achieved in a new study.
Published Growing pure nanotubes is a stretch, but possible
(via sciencedaily.com) Researchers have published a new theory for making batches of carbon nanotubes with a single, desired chirality. Their method could simplify purification of nanotubes that are all metallic or all semiconductors.
Published New study introduces the best graphite films
(via sciencedaily.com) A recent study has proposed a strategy to synthesize single-crystalline graphite films orders of magnitude large, up to inch scale.