Nanotechnology News – Latest Headlines
Soft nanoporous metal-organic framework materials
Researchers have developed a method to construct a series of soft nanoporous metal-organic framework (MOF) materials by polycatenation of an isoreticular 1D ribbon of rings, and systematically functionalize the pore metrics.
Posted: Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreA fluorinated graphene battery small enough to be injected
Device stores twice the energy of microbatteries currently used in transmitters.
Posted: Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreGraphene-coated heart valves could sidestep harmful drugs
Researchers have come up with a novel way which may allow long-lasting implants. They propose coating implants with a catalyst that uses the patient's own blood to make an anticoagulant called nitroxyl.
Posted: Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreVaccines hitchhiking on nanoparticles boost immunity
New vaccines that catch a ride to immune cell depots could help fight cancer and HIV.
Posted: Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreCaps not the culprit in nanotube chirality
New study narrows the possibilities for gaining control of nanotube type.
Posted: Feb 17th, 2014
Read moreNanoswitches converting light into macroscopic motion
Researchers of the University of Twente's MESA+ research institute have developed spiral ribbons made of molecules, that are able to convert light into complex macroscopic motion. Therefore, they managed to amplify molecular motion and translate it to the macroscopic world.
Posted: Feb 17th, 2014
Read moreResearchers hijack cancer migration mechanism to 'move' brain tumors
One factor that makes glioblastoma cancers so difficult to treat is that malignant cells from the tumors spread throughout the brain by following nerve fibers and blood vessels to invade new locations. Now, researchers have learned to hijack this migratory mechanism, turning it against the cancer by using a film of nanofibers thinner than human hair to lure tumor cells away.
Posted: Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreHarvesting light, the single-molecule way
Work at Stanford that is uncovering molecular mechanism of light harvesting in living systems may illuminate path forward to future solar cells
Posted: Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreSuperabsorbing fullerenes
Fullerene bisadducts are promising electron-accepting materials because of the increased open-circuit voltage of BHJSCs based on these compounds compared with those based on PCBM. That led researchers to synthetize C60 bisadducts connected with the strong absorber perylenediimide (PDI) in a cyclic fashion.
Posted: Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreNew 'pomegranate-inspired' design solves problems for lithium-ion batteries
A novel battery electrode features silicon nanoparticles clustered like pomegranate seeds in a tough carbon rind. The Stanford/SLAC design could enable smaller, lighter rechargeable batteries for electric cars, cell phones and other devices.
Posted: Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreNanoelectronics key to advances in renewable energy
An Arizona State University electrical engineer explains why advances in nanoelectronics will shape the future of renewable energy technologies.
Posted: Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreCarbon nanotube fibers outperform copper in carrying electricity
Tests show bundles beat traditional cables for transmitting electricity.
Posted: Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreScientists produce a novel form of artificial graphene
A new breed of ultra thin super-material has the potential to cause a technological revolution. 'Artificial graphene' should lead to faster, smaller and lighter electronic and optical devices of all kinds, including higher performance photovoltaic cells, lasers or LED lighting.
Posted: Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreImproving nanosafety through research
About 50 FP6 and FP7 projects progressing both nanotechnology and its safety management, and representing a total investment of EUR 137 million, are either completed or running.
Posted: Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreNanotechnology treated contact lenses may improve glaucoma treatment
Pairing nanoscale particles with existing drugs shows promise as new therapy.
Posted: Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreGold nanoshells deliver cancer drugs to specifically targeted cells
The multifunctional 'smart' gold nanoshells could lead to more effective cancer treatments by overcoming a major limitation of modern chemotherapy techniques - the ability to target cancer cells specifically and leave healthy cells untouched.
Posted: Feb 14th, 2014
Read more
Subscribe to our Nanotechnology Research News feed
Engage with our Nanotechnology News on Facebook