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Two-dimensional nanostructures by self-organisation: Organic molecules call nanocrystals to order
The controlled synthesis of complex structures in the nanometer range and their integration into modern technologies represents a challenge with high potential. A group of German and Spanish scientists succeeded now in synthesizing materials which form two-dimensional nanostructures by self-organization mechanisms.
August 11, 2010 Read more
Nanopartikel schleusen Wirkstoff in Krebszellen ein
In enger Zusammenarbeit ist es drei Arbeitsgruppen der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) Muenchen und des Exzellenzclusters Nanosystems Initiative Munich (NIM) gelungen, den Wirkstoff Colchicin in konzentrierter Form mit Hilfe von Nanopartikeln direkt in Zellen einzuschleusen.
August 11, 2010 Read more
There is nothing boring about watching paint dry
It turns out that watching paint dry might not be as boring as the old adage claims. A team led by Yale University researchers has come up with a new technique to study the mechanics of coatings as they dry and peel, and has discovered that the process is far from mundane.
August 10, 2010 Read more
Better displays ahead by vertically stacking electrowetting devices
Several e-reader products on the market today use electrophoretic displays, in which each pixel consists of microscopic capsules that contain black and white particles moving in opposite directions under the influence of an electric field. A serious drawback to this technology is that the screen image is closer to black-on-gray than black-on-white. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati Nanoelectronics Laboratory are actively pursuing an alternative approach for low-power displays.
August 10, 2010 Read more
Innovation could bring super-accurate sensors, crime forensics
A new technology enabling tiny machines called micro electromechanical systems to 'self-calibrate' could make possible super-accurate and precise sensors for crime-scene forensics, environmental testing and medical diagnostics.
August 10, 2010 Read more
World's tiniest mirror
Just as the path of photons of light can be directed by a mirror, atoms possessing a magnetic moment can be controlled using a magnetic mirror. Research investigates the feasibility of using magnetic domain walls to direct and ultimately trap individual atoms in a cloud of ultracold atoms.
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Buried silver nanoparticles improve organic transistors
Out of sight is not out of mind for a group of Hong Kong researchers who have demonstrated that burying a layer of silver nanoparticles improves the performance of their organic electronic devices without requiring complex processing.
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New nanomaterial could improve therapeutics and imaging in cancer treatment
Scientists from UCLA's California NanoSystems Institute and Korea's Yonsei University have developed an innovative method that enables nanomachines to release drugs inside living cancer cells when activated remotely by an oscillating magnetic field.
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Study of electron orbits in multilayer graphene finds unexpected energy gaps
Researchers have taken one more step toward understanding the unique and often unexpected properties of graphene, a two-dimensional carbon material that has attracted interest because of its potential applications in future generations of electronic devices.
August 10, 2010 Read more
Nanotechnologie aktuell - Magazinreihe zeigt neue Trends und Chancen
Wie wird Nanotechnologie die Zukunft veraendern? Welche neuen Anwendungen zeichnen sich ab? Wo wird Nano als Studiengang angeboten? Antworten auf Fragen dieser Art gibt 'nanotechnologie aktuell' in seiner Ausgabe 2010.
August 10, 2010 Read more
Molecular design gains importance in medicine and environmental technology
Biomolecules such as peptides and nucleic acids can nowadays be synthesised relatively quickly and inexpensively. In addition, great progress has been made in the development of methods enabling the directed mutagenesis in microorganisms. These two developments have boosted the design of new, and the reorganisation of known, molecules.
August 10, 2010 Read more
Nanotechnology market forecasts - what a difference a trillion makes
A new market report puts the value of the 'nanotechnology market' at $26 billion by 2015.
August 10, 2010 Read more
Announcing 3rd Bangalore Nano: 'Frontiers of Nanotechnology: Impact on India'
The event comprising of Exhibition and Conference will encompass two full days of presentations and discussions and interactive networking activities; a meeting place for the global Scientists, Industry, Academia and Government with a focus on 'Frontiers of Nanotechnology: Impact on India'.
August 10, 2010 Read more
Researchers successfully test new alternative to traditional semiconductors
Researchers at Ohio State University have demonstrated the first plastic computer memory device that utilizes the spin of electrons to read and write data.
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New technique turns windows into power generators
An international team of scientists and industrialists is to meet at the University of Leicester to develop of a revolutionary new technique for harnessing green energy.
August 10, 2010 Read more
Award-winning supercomputer application solves superconductor puzzle
Researchers have found that atom clusters with inhomogenous stripes of lower density raise critical temperature needed to reach superconductor state.
August 9, 2010 Read more
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