Bismuth-carrying nanotubes show promise for CT scans
Scientists at Rice University are placing bismuth in nanotubes to tag stem cells for efficient tracking with CT scanners.
Sep 4th, 2013
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Detecting dangerous chemicals using nanosensors
A consortium of European and Russian scientists has developed a new generation of ultra-sensitive sensors for the detection of toxic chemicals. Since some of these chemicals are so dangerous, it is vital to know their concentration in the air, especially in industrial and populated areas.
Sep 4th, 2013
Read moreMeasuring progress in nanotechnology design
An international team of engineers, led by scientists from Drexel University's College of Engineering, have developed a way to measure electron band offset in nanodevices using laser spectroscopy.
Sep 4th, 2013
Read moreResearchers produce nanostructures with potential to advance energy devices
Arizona State University researchers Karl Sieradzki and Qing Chen have been experimenting with dealloying lithium-tin alloys, and seeing the potential for the nanostructures they are producing to spark advances in lithium-ion batteries, as well as in expanding the range of methods for creating new nanoporous materials using the dealloying process.
Sep 4th, 2013
Read moreMicroscopy Society of America highlights successes of Annual Microscopy and Microanalysis Meeting
Thousands of microscopy professionals from around the world convened at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Microscopy and Microanalysis 2013 meeting from August 4-8, 2013. The meeting had a record high attendance, with 1554 scientific attendees and 1186 exhibitor personnel, for a total of 2740 participants.
Sep 4th, 2013
Read more3D plasmonic nanoclusters open up access to a new dimension of optically active materials
Researchers report new nanoparticle clusters that open up access to a new dimension of optically active materials. Clusters with highly orientation-independent optical properties, such as tetrahedra and icosahedra, could enable polarization-independent and nondirectional negative index media like fluids, free-form solids, and isotropic films.
Sep 4th, 2013
Read moreUsing nanoimprint lithography to develop highly rugged and lightweight liquid crystal displays
Together with national and international industry partners, scientists at the University of Stuttgart have started the development of very robust and extremely lightweight displays within the research project LiCRA. Instead of common glass substrates these displays are based on plastic foils what makes them flexible.
Sep 4th, 2013
Read moreNew breakthrough for structural characterization of metal nanoparticles
Researchers have characterized a series of stable 1.5 nm metal nanoclusters containing 44 metal atoms, stabilized by 30 organic thiol molecules on the surface.
Sep 4th, 2013
Read moreNanotechnology in medicine - making recommendations for Horizon 2020
On the 1-2 October leading industrial and academic experts, national authorities, and European Commission representatives will meet for the 2013 European Technology Platform on Nanomedicine (ETPN) Annual Event and General Assembly.
Sep 4th, 2013
Read moreNanotr�gersystem zur Anwendung in der Wirkstoff- und Gentherapie
Forschende der Universit�t Basel haben ein intelligentes Nanotr�gersystem auf Basis von Peptiden entwickelt. Aufgrund ihres besonderen Aufbaus organisieren sich diese Peptide in Wasser selbst zu etwa 200 Nanometer grossen sph�rischen K�gelchen. Dieses neue Nanotr�gersystem kann f�r den Transport und Schutz unterschiedlicher Gastmolek�le eingesetzt werden - denkbar ist insbesondere ein Einsatz in der Gentherapie.
Sep 4th, 2013
Read moreClay key to high-temperature supercapacitors
Clay, an abundant and cheap natural material, is a key ingredient in a supercapacitor that can operate at very high temperatures, according to Rice University researchers who have developed such a device.
Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreAtomic layer lithography to improve nanofabrication techniques
An international group of researchers from the University of Minnesota, Argonne National Laboratory and Seoul National University have discovered a groundbreaking technique in manufacturing nanostructures that has the potential to make electrical and optical devices smaller and better than ever before.
Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreUniversity of Houston launches first nanotechnology company (w/video)
C-Voltaics produces self-cleaning hydrophoboc nano-coatings.
Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreNew computer model will help design flexible touchscreens
A research collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania and Duke University has shown a new a way to design transparent conductors using metal nanowires that could enable less expensive - and flexible - touchscreens.
Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreARPA-E funds prototype of a a rechargeable 'nanoelectrofuel' flow battery with $3.4m
Carlo Segre, Duchossois Leadership Professor of Physics at Illinois Institute of Technology, has received a $3.4 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) to develop a breakthrough battery technology that may more than double the current range of electric vehicles, increase safety, reduce costs and simplify recharging.
Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreSolar cell performance improves with ion-conducting polymer
Researchers at Stockholm's KTH Royal Institute of Technology have found a way to make dye-sensitized solar cells more energy-efficient and longer-lasting.
Sep 3rd, 2013
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