The sound of nanoparticles
Three-dimensional optoacoustic tomography enables quantitative measurements of nanoparticle concentrations to evaluate their biodistributions in animal models.
Sep 5th, 2014
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First graphene-based flexible display produced
A flexible display incorporating graphene in its pixels' electronics has been successfully demonstrated in the UK, the first time graphene has been used in a transistor-based flexible device.
Sep 5th, 2014
Read moreBirth of a mineral
Using in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) , study shows calcium carbonate takes multiple, simultaneous roads to different minerals, provides insight into trapping carbon dioxide in underground rock.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreSelf-assembly of magnetite nanocubes into helical superstructures
Researchers, who found that magnetite nanocubes can self-assemble into helical superstructures under certain conditions, simulated the phenomenon and explained the conditions under which it can occur.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreResearchers develop ultra sensitive biosensor from molybdenite semiconductor
Researchers demonstrate atomically thin, ultrasensitive and scalable molybdenum disulfide field-effect transistor based biosensors and establish their potential for single-molecule detection.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreNano-twinned metallic alloy is tough and ductile at cryogenic temperatures
A multi-element high-entropy alloy not only tests out as one of the toughest materials on record, but, unlike most materials, the toughness as well as the strength and ductility of this alloy actually improves at cryogenic temperatures.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreDecoding the role of water in gold nanocatalysis
Researchers have, for the first time, provided direct evidence of a water-mediated reaction mechanism for the catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide. The work used gold nanoparticles and titanium dioxide as a catalyst to speed the process and determined that water serves as a co-catalyst for the reaction that transforms carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreAtomically thin material opens door for integrated nanophotonic circuits
A new combination of materials can efficiently guide electricity and light along the same tiny wire, a finding that could be a step towards building computer chips capable of transporting digital information at the speed of light.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreSpeakers announced for European - US Sustainable Nanotechnology Conference
The Sustainable Nanotechnology Conference has announced speakers for its 2015 Conference, to be held in Venice from 9-11 March 2015.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreSaxion and University of Twente unite forces in nanotechnology research
The bridging function will open new opportunities for research projects and collaborations between MESA+ and the NanoBioInterface group.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreElectron microscopes take first measurements of nanoscale chemistry in action
Researchers captured the world's first real-time images and simultaneous chemical analysis of nanostructures while 'underwater', or in solution.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreTitania-based material holds promise as new insulator for superconductors
Research shows that a type of modified titania, or titanium dioxide, holds promise as an electrical insulator for superconducting magnets, allowing heat to dissipate while preserving the electrical paths along which current flows.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreNano-pea pod model widens electronics applications
A new theoretical model explains how a nanostructure, such as the nano-pea pod, can exhibit localised electrons.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreSelf-assembling nanoparticles key compound in new malaria vaccine
A novel protein nanoparticle has shown to be effective at getting the immune system to attack the most lethal species of malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, after it enters the body and before it has a chance to hide and aggressively spread.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreCatching greenhouse gases with advanced nanomembranes
Researchers in Japan have engineered a membrane with advanced features capable of removing harmful greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Their findings may one day contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner skies.
Sep 4th, 2014
Read moreTrends in nanoscale mechanics
A collection of the state-of-the-art reviews written by the leading researchers in the areas of nanoscale mechanics, molecular dynamics, nanoscale modeling of nanocomposites and mechanics of carbon nanotubes.
Sep 4th, 2014
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