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Electronics: Graphene Makes a Magnetic Switch
July 18, 2013 Tiny nanoribbons of carbon could be used to make a magnetic field sensor for novel electronic ... > full story -
Milestone in Quest to Advance Emerging Super-Black Nanotechnology
July 17, 2013 A NASA engineer has achieved yet another milestone in his quest to advance an emerging super-black nanotechnology that promises to make spacecraft instruments more sensitive without enlarging their ... > full story -
New Form of Carbon: Grossly Warped 'Nanographene'
July 15, 2013 By introducing multiple odd-membered ring defects into a graphene lattice, researchers have experimentally demonstrated that the electronic properties of graphene can be modified in a predictable ... > full story -
Jagged Graphene Edges Can Slice Into Cell Membranes
July 10, 2013 Researchers have shown how tiny graphene sheets can be big trouble for cells. Sharp corners and jagged edges on the sheets puncture cell membranes, allowing the sheet to enter the cell and disrupt ... > full story -
Graphene on Its Way to Conquer Silicon Valley
July 9, 2013 The remarkable material graphene promises a wide range of applications in future electronics that could complement or replace traditional silicon technology. Researchers have now paved the way for ... > full story -
Not-Weak Knots Bolster Carbon Fiber
July 8, 2013 Scientists have created carbon fiber from graphene oxide flakes. The surprising strength of knots in the fiber should make it suitable for advanced ... > full story -
Enhanced Yet Affordable Material for Supercapacitors
July 8, 2013 Scientists have developed a new method to massively synthesize enhanced yet affordable materials for ... > full story -
Unlikely Competitor for Diamond as Best Thermal Conductor: Boron Arsenide Potential for Cooling Applications
July 8, 2013 Researchers report the potential for boron arsenide to challenge the extraordinarily high thermal conductivity of diamond, which could pave the way for a more plentiful and affordable alternative to ... > full story -
Graphene Provides Efficient Electronics Cooling
July 3, 2013 A layer of graphene can reduce the working temperature in hotspots inside a processor by up to 25 percent – which can significantly extend the working life of computers and other electronics. ... > full story -
New Catalyst Could Cut Cost of Making Hydrogen Fuel
July 2, 2013 A new discovery may represent a significant advance in the quest to create a "hydrogen economy" that would use this abundant element to store and transfer ... > full story
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