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'5-D protein fingerprinting' with nanopores could give insights into Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

In research that could one day lead to advances against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, engineering researchers have demonstrated a technique for precisely measuring the properties of individual protein molecules floating in a liquid.

Jan 17th, 2017

Microbiologists make big leap in developing 'green' electronics

Microbiologists report that they have discovered a new type of natural nanowire produced by bacteria that could greatly accelerate the researchers' goal of developing sustainable 'green' conducting materials for the electronics industry.

Jan 17th, 2017

Discovery could lead to jet engines that run hotter - and cleaner

Scientists find a new way to remove defects from heat-resistant alloys.

Jan 17th, 2017

X-ray imaging captures material defect process at the atomic scale

Researchers have discovered a new approach to detail the formation of material defects at the atomic scale and in near-real time, an important step that could assist in engineering better and stronger new materials.

Jan 17th, 2017

Self-assembly - The power of attraction

Hybrid organic-inorganic materials can self-assemble into tiny doughnut-like structures.

Jan 17th, 2017

Nanotechnology: Lighting up ultrathin films

Based on a study of the optical properties of novel ultrathin semiconductors, researchers have developed a method for rapid and efficient characterization of these materials.

Jan 17th, 2017

A new graphene-based sensor kit for the rapid detection of diseases in blood plasma and lysate

Researchers have developed a new sensor, which can rapidly and accurately detect tiny amounts of oligonucleotides related to diseases.

Jan 17th, 2017

Nanotechnology-based antimicrobial packaging to enhance food safety and reduce waste

NanoPack aims to develop and demonstrate state-of-the-art antimicrobial packaging solutions for perishable foods based on natural nanomaterials that will prevent food-borne illness outbreaks and reduce food waste caused by early spoilage.

Jan 16th, 2017

Flexible ferroelectrics bring two material worlds together

Until recently, 'flexible ferroelectrics' could have been thought of as the same type of oxymoronic phrase. Thanks to a new discovery, scientists have pioneered a new class of materials with advanced functionalities that moves the idea from the realm of irony into reality.

Jan 16th, 2017

Dressing a metal in various colors with nanocoatings

Researchers heveloped a technology to coat metal with several nanometers of semiconducting materials. This technology can be applied to solar cells, wearable devices, displays, and the like.

Jan 16th, 2017

Self-assembling particles brighten future of LED lighting

Engineering researchers have illuminated another path forward for LED technologies by refining the manufacturing of light sources made with crystalline substances known as perovskites, a more efficient and potentially lower-cost alternative to materials used in LEDs found on store shelves.