Technology

Researchers cut nanometer-size patterns into 2-D materials

Credit: Samuel Howell / 2020 EPFL EPFL researchers have developed high-precision technology that enables them to carve nanometric patterns into two-dimensional materials. With its pioneering nanotechnology, EPFL researchers have accomplished the impossible. They can now use heat to break the bonds between atoms with a miniature scalpel. “It is extremely …

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Why the World’s Most Advanced Solar Plants Fail

Photo Credit: NNehring – Getty Images Of Popular Mechanics A new report details problems with concentrated solar power being deployed today. This type of report is normal, but concentrated solar power is a far cry from high-performance, standardized installations. Doing “best practices” is critical to any industry and helps train …

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