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Cost-efficient laser system for large-area nano and micro structuring processes
Structures in micro and submicro scale are quickly growing application fields. Scientists of the Fraunhofer IWS have developed a unique solution for the fabrication of these structures.
Posted: Jun 19th, 2014
Read moreOne step to solar-cell efficiency
Scientists have created a one-step process for producing highly efficient materials that let the maximum amount of sunlight reach a solar cell.
Posted: Jun 19th, 2014
Read more'Spins and Heat in Nanoscale Electronic Systems' project wil receive $12m from DOE
The project SHINES will receive $12 million from the Department of Energy to pursue fundamental advances in energy production, storage, and use.
Posted: Jun 19th, 2014
Read moreNanotherapeutics for Antibiotic Resistant Emerging Bacterial pathogens project targets antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The NAREB project, which stands for Nanotherapeutics for Antibiotic Resistant Emerging Bacterial pathogens, will focus on the design, preparation and optimization of several nanoformulations of current antibiotics and novel antibacterial drugs to improve the treatment of both infections in European MDR TB patients.
Posted: Jun 19th, 2014
Read moreNano-Bio Manufacturing Consortium selects Wearable Sensor Patch Subsystem project as first to receive funding
The Nano-Bio Manufacturing Consortium has selected a proposal by the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, to develop a wearable sensor patch subsystem as its first project in its mission to develop human performance-monitoring electronics.
Posted: Jun 19th, 2014
Read moreNew graphene research centre to open at the University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is to establish a graphene centre within its Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), expanding and consolidating the University's graphene research and manufacturing capabilities.
Posted: Jun 19th, 2014
Read moreThe sweetest calculator in the world - Sugar-based molecular computing
Researchers have developed a molecular computer on the basis of sugar.
Posted: Jun 19th, 2014
Read moreMaking smartphones smarter with see-through sensors
New technology for carving light into Gorilla Glass could let manufacturers pack more apps into new real estate: The display glass itself.
Posted: Jun 18th, 2014
Read moreLiposuction goes nanotech
A new biomedical start-up says it may have found a novel way to improve the liposuction procedure using gold nanoparticles to literally melt fat.
Posted: Jun 18th, 2014
Read moreNanoengineering boosts carrier multiplication in quantum dots four-fold
Researchers have demonstrated an almost four-fold boost of the carrier multiplication yield with nanoengineered quantum dots.
Posted: Jun 18th, 2014
Read moreBreathalyzer test with nanotechnology chip may detect deadliest cancer
A new breathalyzer test, embedded with a 'NaNose' nanotechnology chip to literally 'sniff out' cancer tumors may turn the tide by both accurately detecting lung cancer and identifying its stage of progression.
Posted: Jun 18th, 2014
Read moreSharper imaging using X-rays
Physicists have developed a process to generate improved lenses for X-ray microscopy that provide both better resolution and higher throughput.
Posted: Jun 18th, 2014
Read moreEnergy-level alignment at metal/organic interfaces: Tying up the loose ends
Researchers implemented a detailed electrostatic model, which is capable of covering the full phenomenological range of interfacial energy-level alignment regimes within a single, consistent framework. Energy barriers/losses could be reproduced in both qualitative and quantitative agreement with a series of experiments.
Posted: Jun 18th, 2014
Read moreTip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy used to identify inks
New method to identify inks could help preserve historical documents.
Posted: Jun 18th, 2014
Read moreNanoparticles from dietary supplement drinks likely to reach environment, say scientists
Nanoparticles are becoming ubiquitous in food packaging, personal care products and are even being added to food directly. But the health and environmental effects of these tiny additives have remained largely unknown. A new study now suggests that nanomaterials in food and drinks could interfere with digestive cells and lead to the release of the potentially harmful substances to the environment.
Posted: Jun 18th, 2014
Read moreHorizontal levitation: The ultimate solution to particle separation
Separating particles from the liquid they are in can now be done with a new concept.
Posted: Jun 18th, 2014
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