Nano Technology Blog Page 4

A new concept for compound nanotube fabrication
Constructing smart nanomaterials with DNA molecules

Oscillating pattern in nanoparticle crystallization
Mass-producible replication of highly hydrophobic surfaces from plant leaves
Turning silver into gold - at least on the nanoscale
Who really cares about nanotechnology?
Nanoparticles may play a role in inhibiting the multidrug resistance in chemotherapy
A novel method for mass production of nanotube based electronics
A zinc oxide nanocomb biosensor for glucose detection
Electrochemically programmed release of biomolecules and nanoparticles

Biomolecules as novel templates for the fabrication of nanostructures
A novel fabrication of magnesium nitride nanowires in nanoreactors
Selectively destroying tumor cells with laser, nanoparticle clusters and microbubbles
Carbon nanotubes as nanoextruders
Understanding the growth mechanisms of nanowires
A milestone towards fast DNA sequencing with nanopore devices
Achieving higher spacial resolution with apertureless optical near-field probes
The challenge of synthesizing magnetic nanostructures
Electrochromic devices based on tungsten oxide
Vibrational in situ analysis of individual molecules

Natural polymer nanofibers for cartilage repair
A novel approach for the design of fluorescent sensors
Acoustic sensors made from magnetic nanowires
Novel use of polymer nanofibers as filters for chemical warfare defense
A simple method for filtering gold and silver out of water with carbon nanotubes
3-dimensional nanowire networks make for ultrasensitive and highly selective gas sensors
Controlled decoration of carbon nanotubes with nanoparticles
Researchers use nanoscale zinc oxide structures to detect anthrax
NanoFermentation: A bioprocess for manufacturing inorganic nanomaterials
Novel nanotube approach leads to significant performance improvement in composite materials

Superior optical labels made from diamond nanoparticles
Single molecule Kondo switch
Nanoparticles as potential biomarker harvesters
Electromechanical switches based on telescoping carbon nanotubes
A new fabrication method for nanospring technology
Using nanofibers to repair the heart
From lotus leaves to self-cleaning windows
Fabricating three dimensional nanostructures using two photon lithography in a single exposure step
Attaching biomolecules to carbon nanotubes
Smart magnetic hydrogels for drug release

New insights into the nanostructures and mechanical properties of single nanofibers
New techniques for fabricating carbon nanotube field emission displays
Controlled drug delivery systems in neurodegenerative diseases
Tailoring boron nanowire junctions
High-pressure nano-structuring of materials
Lithographically defined self-assembled nanoparticle films
New nano-contouring measurement techniques
Towards single-particle laboratories
Combining gold nanoparticles with viruses for a combined thermal/gene cancer therapy
Humidity sensing by glass-ceramic nanocomposites containing silver

A new nanofabrication method to make polymer microlenses
Converting carbon nanotubes into diamonds
Fungus as bionanofactory for synthesis of silver nanoparticles
Magnetite-labeled carbon nanohorns as low-toxicity MRI agents
A practical method for the production of hollow carbon onion nanoparticles
Thermolithography: Nanomanufacturing under heat
Nanowerk interview with Ted Sargent
The interesting transport properties of SWNT nanorings
Fabricating palladium nanostructures in a simple and inexpensive way
Boron nitride provides an excellent carbon alternative for coating metallic nanoparticles

Bonding of carbon nanotubes to metal electrodes through ultrasonic nanowelding
Toxicology of carbon nanomaterials
Manipulating spheres for nanowire growth: two steps better than one
A nanocapacitor with giant dielectric permittivity
The MacDiarmid Institute and Nanotechnology Research in New Zealand
Quantum dot necklaces and other QD chains
Quantum dots in a tube could open a new chapter in opto-electronics
Nanostructured colloidal systems inspired by nature
Creating differently shaped and sized hollow nanospheres from a single template
Micro/nano composite structure enhances performance of solar cells

Electrochemical probes with nanometer dimensions
Carbon/copper nanocomposites as novel, low-cost sensor materials
Ultra-strong composite materials with nanotubes
Novel platinum nanostructures
The patent land grab in nanotechnology continues unabated, creating problems down the road
A simple design for a DNA nanoswitch
Nanoporous membranes for the filtration of viruses
Unique milk protein based nanotubes
For the first time single proteins were detected with nanopores
CNTs as templates for one-dimensional nanoparticle assemblies

Nanosensors in environmental analysis
China is quickly becoming a leading force in nanotechnology
A new process allows growing carbon nanotubes directly onto MEMS
Understanding the role of carbon nanotubes as water carriers
In the future hydrogen economy, nanotech-based H2 sensors will be widely needed
Large-scale fabrication of integrated nanoelectronic devices moves closer
Nanocarriers could become an alternative to brain surgery
Hybrid carbon nanotube material allows ultrafast nonlinear optical switching
Nanoscopic medicine: the emergence of a new medical specialty
One step closer to industrial fabrication of photonic crystal devices

Research on nanopore materials shows potential for industrial photocatalysis applications
Nanowires could lead to improved solar cells
Guiding light in the nanoscale via nanoparticle arrays
Making Nanotube TVs happen
Bionanotechnology progress and advances
Nanoparticle-stabilized liposomes
Could nanoparticles be designed to become potent antioxidants?
Nanoscale magnetic materials are a key focus in developing biomedical applications
Pinpoint, on-demand drug delivery with nanotubes is now possible
Scientists are one step closer to advanced applications of magnetic FePt nanoparticles

Zinc oxide nanomaterials are promising candidates for nanoelectronics and photonics
New, low-cost method to synthesize high-purity and large-scale inorganic fullerene-like nanoparticles
Hybrid nanopeapods show potential as wavelength-controlled optical nanoswitches
Photonic nanojets open door to visible-light ultramicroscopy
New nanocups may find potential use in drug delivery and filtration media
A new and promising pathway towards utilization of FePt nanocubes in high density recording
A new, low cost process to fabricate nanopillars
Single Molecule Nanometronome
New research advances the integration of hybrid organic-inorganic materials into molecular devices
Researchers succeed in overcoming positioning issue in CNT-based ICs