An inside look at a metal-organic framework (MOF) in action
MOFs are molecular systems consisting of a metal oxide center surrounded by organic linker molecules that form a highly porous three-dimensional crystal framework.
Nov 22nd, 2013
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Copper nanowires promise cheaper, sturdier fuel cells
Copper adorns the Statue of Liberty, makes sturdy, affordable wiring, and helps our bodies absorb iron. Now, researchers at Duke University would like to use copper to transform sunlight and water into a chemical fuel.
Nov 22nd, 2013
Read moreTo treat cancer, is the force strong with nanorobots?
Since the drugs used to kill cancer cells are just as toxic to neigh�boring healthy cells, researchers have long cov�eted a drug delivery method that tar�gets cancer cells alone, while bypassing the healthy ones. One of these methods uti�lizes func�tional Mag�netic Res�o�nance Imaging, or fMRI, to steer drug-??filled mag�netic nanopar�ti�cles directly to tumor masses where they can safely dis�charge their con�tents.
Nov 22nd, 2013
Read moreProbe measuring immune function can be used to determine nanoparticle dosage for patients
The development of a probe to measure the body's immune function could lead to more accurate, individualized doses for cancer patients prescribed nanoparticle-based drugs.
Nov 22nd, 2013
Read moreGraphene faces its stiffest challenge yet - in condoms
Graphene faces its stiffest challenge yet - providing thinner, stronger, safer and more desirable condoms.
Nov 22nd, 2013
Read moreNANOTEC looking to make an impression at nanotech 2014
The Thailand team is coming to the show with elevated confidence as the team received a Special Award for its leading role in developing unique and innovative technology and products that have societal and economic impacts in the 2013 event.
Nov 22nd, 2013
Read moreWeitere 10 Millionen Euro f�r Erforschung des Magnetismus im Nanokosmos
Der Sonderforschungsbereich (SFB) 668 der Universit�t Hamburg 'Magnetismus vom Einzelatom zur Nanostruktur' kann seine Arbeit fortsetzen. Die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) bewilligte f�r die dritte F�rderperiode des Forschungsverbunds Mittel in H�he von ca. 10 Millionen Euro f�r weitere vier Jahre.
Nov 22nd, 2013
Read moreQuantum dots make efficient decisions
A theoretical system based on quantum dots triumphs over the best model of human decision-making in a slot machine contest.
Nov 22nd, 2013
Read moreHybrid nanomaterials that could replace human tissue or today's pills
A team of researchers has uncovered critical information that could help scientists understand how protein polymers interact with other self-assembling biopolymers. The research helps explain naturally occurring nano-material within cells and could one day lead to engineered bio-composites for drug delivery, artificial tissue, bio-sensing, or cancer diagnosis.
Nov 21st, 2013
Read moreSticky business: Magnetic pollen replicas offer multimodal adhesion
Researchers have created magnetic replicas of sunflower pollen grains using a wet chemical, layer-by-layer process that applies highly conformal iron oxide coatings. The replicas possess natural adhesion properties from the pollen while gaining magnetic behavior.
Nov 21st, 2013
Read moreWhat can happen when graphene meets a semiconductor
New study shows another feature that affects electron transport in graphene.
Nov 21st, 2013
Read moreStanene - will two-dimensional tin be the next supermaterial?
Theorists predict new single-layer material could go beyond graphene, conducting electricity with 100 percent efficiency at room temperature.
Nov 21st, 2013
Read moreInfrared vision lets researchers study individual sheets of graphene in a stack
Scientists have developed a technique for studying individual sheets of graphene in a stack - even when the sheets are covering each other up.
Nov 21st, 2013
Read morePower boosting self-cleaning solar panels
New research suggests that it might be possible to add a nanoscopic relief pattern to the surface of solar cells that makes them non-reflective significantly boosting efficiency and at the same time making them highly non-stick and self-cleaning.
Nov 21st, 2013
Read moreNanotechnology technique may help diabetics avoid the needle
A new nanotechnology-based technique for regulating blood sugar in diabetics may give patients the ability to release insulin painlessly using a small ultrasound device, allowing them to go days between injections - rather than using needles to give themselves multiple insulin injections each day.
Nov 21st, 2013
Read moreDroplets break a theoretical time barrier on bouncing (w/video)
New research could aid ice prevention, wing efficiency, and more.
Nov 21st, 2013
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