Amyloid protein causes diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. But amyloid also carries unique characteristics that may lead to the development of new composite materials for the nano processors and data storage of tomorrow, and even make objects invisible.
Dec 16th, 2013
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New nanotechnology discovery is cheaper, lighter and more effective than current de-icers.
Dec 16th, 2013
Read moreA team of researchers from Purdue University and Macquarie University in Sydney has created a way to control the length of time light from a luminescent nanocrystal lingers, adding a new dimension of time to color and brightness in optical detection technology.
Dec 16th, 2013
Read moreResearchers from the University of Houston have found a catalyst that can quickly generate hydrogen from water using sunlight, potentially creating a clean and renewable source of energy. Their research involved the use of cobalt oxide nanoparticles to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Dec 15th, 2013
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An international team of researchers has observed a strong energy loss caused by frictional effects in the vicinity of charge density waves. This may have practical significance in the control of nanoscale friction.
Dec 15th, 2013
Read moreResearchers produced nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering with controlled pores by using an indirect 3D-printing method.
Dec 15th, 2013
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Research on on superconducting picene has potential for innovative applications of solid picene and organic superconductors, graphene and other functional materials.
Dec 13th, 2013
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Physicists have developed a 'planet-satellite model' to precisely connect and arrange nanoparticles in three-dimensional structures. Like photosystems of plants and algae, the model might in future serve to collect and convert energy.
Dec 13th, 2013
Read moreElectric and hybrid vehicles may soon travel further without recharging their supercapacitor (SC) cell packs. Scientists investigated materials to increase the energy density of SCs, the main obstacle to their widespread use.
Dec 13th, 2013
Read moreMolecular biologists working as part of an EU-funded project have successfully developed a nano-scale bioreactor that can be controlled by adjusting the external temperature. Thanks to their small size and large surface area, the device can act as a versatile tool for tackling key medical, chemical, biological and environmental challenges.
Dec 13th, 2013
Read moreAn EU-backed exchange programme is building future capacity in the field of biomolecular electronics through collaboration and training.
Dec 13th, 2013
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Researchers have been inspired by nature to develop an alternative catalyst. It consists of organic molecules as well as iron or manganese on a metallic substrate. These materials are less costly and more easily available than platinum.
Dec 13th, 2013
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A unique X-ray machine - the world's first high performance tool dedicated to the study of liquid surfaces - will take pride of place at the opening of a new research facility at The University of Nottingham's Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Centre next week.
Dec 13th, 2013
Read moreA method for producing ultrashort pulses of intense light provides an important tool for studying the interaction between light and matter.
Dec 13th, 2013
Read moreThe polymer nanoparticles synthesized in the Biomaterials Unit will carry antimicrobial agents to the target site via inhalation. Their small size and specific physical characteristics makes them the perfect vehicle for this type of application.
Dec 13th, 2013
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Chemists from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz manage to significantly develop the graphene synthesis. The industrial use of this wonder material is drawing nearer.
Dec 13th, 2013
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