50 atoms thick filter sorts individual molecules
Design opens possibility for better dialysis, fuel cells, neuro-stem cell cultivation.
Feb 14th, 2007
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Extending Moore's law with carbon nanotubes
The roadmap for semiconductor devices envisages that carbon nanotubes or semiconducting nanowires could become important in about ten years.
Feb 14th, 2007
Read moreDiamond-like carbon for data and beer storage
The possibility to tune the structural, mechanical, and optical properties of a-C films makes them ideal for industrial implementation.
Feb 14th, 2007
Read moreEuropean Union increases research efforts on nanotechnology risks
In line with EU strategy FP7 includes calls for proposals on a wide range of activities related to the risk assessment of nanomaterials.
Feb 14th, 2007
Read moreControlling the movement of water through nanotube membranes
Study expands potential for using nanotubes in water purification, genetic research.
Feb 13th, 2007
Read moreBiochip allows genes to express themselves
Biochip platforms that work as artificial cells are attractive for medical diagnostics, interrogation of biological processes, and for the production of important biomolecules.
Feb 13th, 2007
Read moreSimple biofuel cells with nanotechnology
A simple enzyme-based biofuel cell has been made by a team of Japanese scientists.
Feb 13th, 2007
Read moreRaphael painting revealed by Raman spectroscopy
Forensic scrutiny of flecks of paint from an unattributed painting lends weight to the idea it was a mock-up for one of Raphael's most famous Renaissance creations.
Feb 13th, 2007
Read moreFinNano programme sends Finnish nanotechnology sector soaring
Triple-digit growth in just two years demonstrates trends providing fresh opportunities to numerous industries.
Feb 13th, 2007
Read moreScientific and technical measurement challenges key to sustaining U.S. innovation
A new report lists more than 700 scientific and technical measurement challenges facing U.S. industry today.
Feb 13th, 2007
Read moreAre you ready for your nanotechnology engineered wine?
Are you ready for your programmable wine - maybe a pico-pinot or a nano-nebbiolo?
Feb 12th, 2007
Read moreUsing nanoparticle to discover disease-causing proteins
A complex molecule and snake venom may provide researchers with a more reliable method of diagnosing human diseases and developing new drugs.
Feb 12th, 2007
Read moreGold unstable at high pressures
Gold is not as noble and stable as it has been previously thought.
Feb 12th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology switch design combines the speed of RAM with the stability of a hard drive
Imagine a computer that boots up immediately on powering up, that writes data directly onto its hard drive making saving a thing of the past.
Feb 12th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology pumpkins fitted for drug delivery
Chemists have created hollow molecular spheres by polymerising a simple, flat building block without the help of any scaffolding or template to create the three-dimensional shape.
Feb 12th, 2007
Read moreInstruction manual for creating a molecular nose
An artificial nose could be a real benefit at times: this kind of biosensor could sniff out poisons, explosives or drugs, for instance.
Feb 12th, 2007
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