Molybdenum disulfide is a compound often used in dry lubricants. Its semiconducting ability and similarity to the carbon-based graphene makes molybdenum disulfide of interest to scientists as a possible candidate for use in the manufacture of electronics, particularly photoelectronics. New work reveals that molybdenum disulfide becomes metallic under intense pressure.
Jul 31st, 2014
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can take up gases similar to a sponge that soaks up liquids. Hence, these highly porous materials are suited for storing hydrogen or greenhouse gases. However, loading of many MOFs is inhibited by barriers. Scientists now report that the barriers are caused by corrosion of the MOF surface. This can be prevented by water-free synthesis and storing strategies.
Jul 31st, 2014
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Researchers have developed a novel method for creating self-assembled protein/polymer nanostructures that are reminiscent of fibers found in living cells. The work offers a promising new way to fabricate materials for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications.
Jul 31st, 2014
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Researchers have developed a novel method, based on energy-selective neutron imaging for visualization of crystalline phase distributions within the bulk of metallic samples.
Jul 31st, 2014
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Chemists have described the self-assembly of large, symmetrical molecules in bricks-and-mortar fashion, a development with potential value for the field of organic electronic devices such as field-effect transistors and photovoltaic cells.
Jul 31st, 2014
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Long before humans figured out how to create colors, nature had already perfected the process - think stunning, bright butterfly wings of many different hues, for example. Now scientists are tapping into those secrets to develop a more environmentally friendly way to make colored plastics.
Jul 30th, 2014
Read moreA professor from Wayne State University's College of Engineering recently received a $330,000 award from the National Science Foundation for the project, 'Nanoparticle-directed synthesis of organic nanorods'.
Jul 30th, 2014
Read moreResearchers have demonstrated experimentally, for the first time, that samarium hexaboride is indeed a topological insulator.
Jul 30th, 2014
Read moreThe NNCO is now accepting questions related to the 'Progress Review on the Coordinated Implementation of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) 2011 Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Strategy'.
Jul 30th, 2014
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Researchers announced that they had succeeded in creating a screw-shaped nanopropeller that can move in a gel-like fluid, mimicking the environment inside a living organism.
Jul 29th, 2014
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Researchers published the results of the first Cheshire Cat experiment, separating a neutron from its magnetic field.
Jul 29th, 2014
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Method can produce strong, lightweight materials with specific surface properties.
Jul 29th, 2014
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Researchers use graphene oxide to make ultralight foam.
Jul 29th, 2014
Read moreA new study investigates the effects of small but finite inertia on the propulsion of micro and nano-scale swimming machines.
Jul 29th, 2014
Read moreIn addition to biodegradability and the ability to be recovered and re-used, cellulose nanoparticles are light and cheap, and they have very desirable mechanical properties. Therefore, they have high potential to be used in pharmaceutics, foodstuff, cosmetics, paper production and composite manufacturing.
Jul 29th, 2014
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The use of new nanomaterials in tyre production could help foster the sustainability of the tyre industry and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, if the potential environmental, health and safety risks of the technology are managed carefully, according to the new OECD report 'Nanotechnology and Tyres: Greening Industry and Transport'.
Jul 28th, 2014
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