Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a new flow-based method for manipulating and confining single particles in free solution, a process that will help address current challenges faced by nanoscientists and engineers.
Jun 5th, 2013
Read more
Advances would boost security screening systems, infrared thermal cameras, energy harvesting, and radar systems.
Jun 5th, 2013
Read moreResearchers have discovered an inexpensive and easily produced catalyst that performs better than platinum in oxygen-reduction reactions.
Jun 5th, 2013
Read moreSpecifically sized gold nanoparticle spheres increase the sensitivity of a light-based chemical detector.
Jun 5th, 2013
Read more
These technologies exploit quantum mechanics, the physics that dominates the atomic world, to perform disparate tasks such as nanoscale temperature measurement and processing quantum information with lasers.
Jun 4th, 2013
Read more
The new material has the highest oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity in alkaline media of any non-precious metal catalyst developed to date.
Jun 4th, 2013
Read more
To make OLEDs more cheaply and easily, researchers from the University of Louisville in Kentucky are developing new materials and production methods using modified quantum dots and inkjet printing.
Jun 4th, 2013
Read more
IQAir photo exhibition reveals microscopic world of air pollution at Green Week Conference 2013.
Jun 4th, 2013
Read more
Angela Belcher genetically engineers viruses to create new products; inventions include biodegradable batteries, high-efficiency solar cells and clean transportation fuel.
Jun 4th, 2013
Read moreNew work from Carnegie scientists using intense infrared radiation shines new light on this hydrogen at extreme pressures and reveals the details of a surprising new form of solid hydrogen.
Jun 4th, 2013
Read more
Stanford University scientists have dramatically improved the performance of lithium-ion batteries by creating novel electrodes made of silicon and conducting polymer hydrogel, a spongy material similar to that used in contact lenses and other household products.
Jun 4th, 2013
Read more
A path to compact, robust sources for ultrashort laser pulses.
Jun 4th, 2013
Read more
The webinar is focused on materials scientists looking to probe nanomechanical properties and measuring moduli in the 1 to 200 GPa range for materials such as composites, thin films, biomaterials and polymer blends.
Jun 4th, 2013
Read moreAnnual conference will bring together industry leaders and the latest technologies.
Jun 3rd, 2013
Read more
Researchers have developed a method that can reduce engine friction and wear even during production of engine components. Special coatings can help to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Jun 3rd, 2013
Read more
New MIT analysis should enable development of improved color displays and biomedical monitoring systems.
Jun 3rd, 2013
Read more
Subscribe to our Nanotechnology News feed