Nanomaterials news, September 2019

Self-folding materials pop-up at a stretch

mechanically-triggered origami-inspired approach creates complex three-dimensional structures for biomedicine, electronics or robotics

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Imperfections lead to programmable metamaterials

Imperfections and electrochemically driven silicon-lithium alloying reactions allow a new silicon-based metamaterial to deform to order.

Composite could help stop spread of infectious diseases

coating based on a metal-organic framework containing silver nanoparticles could reduce spread of bacterial contamination of surgical devices and surfaces

Bacteria produce tellurium nanorods for photonics applications

A novel nanocomposite comprising bacteria-generated tellurium nanorods embedded in a polymer makes an effective nonlinear optical material.

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Graphene allows creation of smallest ever accelerometer

By taking advantage of the nanomaterial graphene, scientists have developed the smallest ever accelerometer for measuring acceleration.

Black is blacker

Blackest ever carbon nanotube coating

2020 Acta Materialia Silver Medal Recipient - Diana Lados

2020 Acta Biomaterialia Gold Medal Recipient - Cato T. Laurencin

2020 Acta Biomaterialia Silver Medal Recipient - Molly M. Stevens

2020 Hollomon Award for Materials & Society - Lynnette D. Madsen

New study shows graphene can prevent mosquito bites

Graphene can provide a two-fold defense against mosquito bites, by acting as a physical barrier and blocking chemical signals.

Scientists find practical way to measure conductivity of carbon nanotubes

Scientists have developed a practical method for measuring the conductivity of a single carbon nanotube, by splitting it into two halves.

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New 2D heat shield sounds like a good way to insulate electronic devices

Researchers have shown that a few layers of 2D materials can provide the same insulation in electronic devices as a sheet of glass 100 times thicker.

Nanotubes, gel and linen produce first thread-based transistor

Engineers have developed a transistor made from linen thread, by coating the thread in carbon nanotubes and immersing it in an electrolyte gel.

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New 2D semiconductor has distinct split personality

Researchers have created 2D flakes made up of domains of molybdenum diselenide and rhenium diselenide with a sharp divide between them.

Ultra-thin gold only a couple of atoms thick

Gold nano sheets for flexible electronic applications

Novel carbon nanocomposite boosts TB detection

carbon nanocomposite aptasensor offers an innovative platform for quick and simple TB detection in clinical applications

Nanocomposite material that protects against laser attack

Nanocomposite telecom switches could help expand broadband

Weak graphene oxide flakes help produce stronger graphene oxide paper

Researchers have found that better graphene oxide (GO) ‘paper’ can be made by mixing strong, solid GO flakes with weak, porous GO flakes.

Metal nanoparticles shaped like gems make valuable catalysts

Researchers have developed a new method for making highly desirable catalysts from crystalline metal nanoparticles with 24 different faces.