Nanoscale ‘donuts’ offer boost to quantum computing

By patterning nanoscale donuts into a 2D crystal, researchers have achieved a new level of control over its electrical and optical properties.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
June 4, 2019 ~5 min

For nanomaterial safety, grab a bucket and trash bags

Nanomaterial safety is possible with this new method that keeps carbon nanotubes from escaping.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
June 3, 2019 ~4 min


Absorbable ‘bandage’ combines crab shell stuff and nanotech

Combining nanotechnology and a material from crustacean shells results in an absorbable wound dressing that speeds healing.

Texas A&M University • futurity
May 29, 2019 ~6 min

Nanomaterial can protect electronics from major heat

A new nanocomposite material could help future electronics and energy storage devices handle seriously high temperatures.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
May 22, 2019 ~3 min

Insane pressure and heat ‘dope’ nanodiamonds

With a new method, scientists doped nanodiamonds with silicon, which made them glow a deep red.

James Urton-Washington • futurity
May 7, 2019 ~7 min

Stretchy ‘nano-forest’ might power future wearables

A new supercapacitor shows solid performance and stability—even when researchers stretch it to 800 percent of its original size.

Layne Cameron-Michigan State • futurity
May 5, 2019 ~4 min

Extra tough supercapacitor keeps charge after 40 hammer strikes

Dropping electronics can seriously damage their batteries. A device that can stand up to a car crash could change that.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
April 28, 2019 ~2 min

2D platform could enable mass production of quantum bits

A new platform could lead to quantum bits that are both stable and mass producible, paving the way for quantum computers.

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
April 28, 2019 ~5 min


Quantum dots from coal are a promising antioxidant

Quantum dots could make a great antioxidant to treat people who've had brain injuries, heart attacks, or strokes.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
April 25, 2019 ~4 min

Nanomaterial could stop scarring after heart attack

A new nanotechnology-based system can get the heart to heal itself rather than scar after a heart attack.

Megan Fellman-Northwestern • futurity
April 24, 2019 ~6 min

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