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A new MEMS device generates energy from small vibrations.
Sep 14th, 2011
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'Floatation collectors' recover valuable minerals from waste rock
Researchers report discovery of a completely new technology for more efficiently separating gold, silver, copper, and other valuable materials from rock and ore.
Sep 14th, 2011
Read moreGraphene2012 - an international platform between science and industry
Brussels (Belgium) will host the largest European Event in Graphene from 10th until 13th of April 2012 at Brussels44Center.
Sep 14th, 2011
Read moreBundestags-Anfrage zur Positionen der Bundesregierung im Bereich der Nanomaterialien und Chemikalienpolitik
In der Kleinen Anfrage der Fraktion Buendnis 90/Die Gruenen "Aktivitaeten und Positionen der Bundesregierung im Bereich der Chemikalienpolitik auf nationaler und europaeischer Ebene" vom 08.09.2011 beziehen sich 18 der 55 Fragen auf das Thema Nanotechnologie und speziell Nanomaterialien.
Sep 14th, 2011
Read moreSeminar on commercialization of nanomaterials - Overcoming the scale-up challenge
The NanoKTN in partnership with the Chemistry Innovation KTN and Nanofactory, has announced details of a one-day seminar where experts in modelling can meet with those seeking to commercialize nanotechnology based products to share their mutual experience and needs.
Sep 14th, 2011
Read moreCould ET be inorganic?
Scientists take first step towards creating 'inorganic life'.
Sep 14th, 2011
Read moreUK $15m grant competition for nanotechnology enabled healthcare projects
The Technology Strategy Board in partnership with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is to invest up to GBP 9m in grant funding to support highly innovative, business led collaborative research projects focussed on nanoscale technology-enabled solutions for the healthcare sector.
Sep 14th, 2011
Read moreSpatiotemporal behavior of lipids in a cell membrane model on nanostructured substrates
Scientists in Japan have shown that a hierarchic structure with a comparable size in vivo can be introduced into an artificial lipid bilayer membrane using nanostructures on oxide surfaces as templates.
Sep 14th, 2011
Read moreBiomaterials: Demystifying natural hierarchy
A model that relates multi-level organization and mechanical properties of biomaterials could guide the design of artificial composites.
Sep 14th, 2011
Read moreNew material synthesized: graphene nanoribbons inside of carbon nanotubes
Physicists have found an efficient way to synthesize graphene nanoribbons directly inside of single-walled carbon nanotubes.
Sep 14th, 2011
Read moreResearchers begin testing of promising new nanomaterial for hydrogen storage
Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are working to optimize a promising new nanomaterial called nanoblades for use in hydrogen storage. During their testing of the new material, they have discovered that it can store and release hydrogen extremely fast and at low temperatures compared to similar materials.
Sep 13th, 2011
Read moreNeuartige Lichtquelle zum Blick ins Innere von Heusler-Materialien
Wissenschaftlern der Johannes Gutenberg-Universitaet Mainz ist es gelungen, in die Struktur von Heusler-Materialien vorzudringen und das Verhalten der Elektronen zu beobachten. Sie verwenden dazu eine besondere Form der Photoelektronenspektroskopie, die es moeglich macht, viel tiefer als bisher in die Materie vorzudringen und die elektronische Beschaffenheit zu untersuchen.
Sep 13th, 2011
Read moreFree e-book on nanogenerators
Probably the leading team that is driving forward the work on nanogenerators for converting mechanical energy into electricity is Zhong Lin Wang's group at Georgia Tech has published a a comprehensive and coherent review about the development of nanogeneratos, organizing the book based on the group's published papers. And best of all, it is a free e-book.
Sep 13th, 2011
Read moreCenter for Sustainable Materials Chemistry receives $20 million grant
A collaborative Oregon State University-University of Oregon Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry, born under a National Science Foundation grant in 2008, is moving into a second phase under a new five-year, $20 million grant.
Sep 12th, 2011
Read moreTeam finds stable RNA nano-scaffold within virus core
With the discovery of a RNA nano-scaffold that remains unusually stable in the body, researchers at the University of Cincinnati have overcome another barrier to the development of therapeutic RNA nanotechnology.
Sep 12th, 2011
Read more'Oscar Madison' approach to solar cells may outshine 'Felix Unger' design
An international team of researchers has for the first time demonstrated that random, haphazardly grown silicon nanowires can significantly boost the power-producing capabilities of solar cells by trapping a broad spectrum of light waves and capturing sunlight streaming in from a wide variety of angles.
Sep 12th, 2011
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