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Novel exfoliation method paves the way for 2-D materials to be used in printable photonics and electronics
Versatility of new technique shows promise as new benchmark in exfoliation chemistry of two-dimensional chalcogenides.
Posted: Jan 2nd, 2014
Read moreVapor nanobubbles rapidly detect malaria through the skin
Rice University researchers have developed a noninvasive technology that accurately detects low levels of malaria infection through the skin in seconds with a laser scanner. The 'vapor nanobubble' technology requires no dyes or diagnostic chemicals, and there is no need to draw blood.
Posted: Dec 31st, 2013
Read moreNanotechnology and nanomaterials in the treatment of life-threatening diseases
The new book 'Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in the Treatment of Life-threatening Diseases' takes a scientific approach to nanotechnology and nanomaterials applications in medicine, while also explaining the core biological principles for an audience of biomedical engineers, materials scientists, pharmacologists, and medical diagnostic technicians.
Posted: Dec 30th, 2013
Read moreMultilayer nanowires improve Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory technology
Researchers have developed a new Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) technology that will boost information storage in electronic systems. The innovative technology will drastically increase storage space and enhance memory which will ensure that fresh data stays intact, even in the case of a power failure.
Posted: Dec 30th, 2013
Read moreNanotechnology and cancer medicine
Nanotechnology has many potential impacts on cancer research. In particular, this technology can help facilitate research and improve molecular imaging, early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer.
Posted: Dec 30th, 2013
Read moreScientists improve properties of hydroxyapatite nanocoatings in implants
Materials engineering experts studied the mechanism to increase the stability of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles' suspension by using triethanolamine (TEA) additive, its effect on the electrophoretic deposition process and the properties of the obtained coatings.
Posted: Dec 30th, 2013
Read moreNanoclays improve surface properties of paper
Researchers used nanoclay and calcium carbonate particles to improve surface properties of paper, including smoothness and printability, as well as optical properties of printing papers.
Posted: Dec 30th, 2013
Read moreBatteries as they are meant to be seen
In the search for long-lasting, inexpensive rechargeable batteries, researchers develop more realistic methods to study the materials in action.
Posted: Dec 26th, 2013
Read moreLuminescence: The instrumental key to the future of nanotechnology
This is the first book about the instrumentation and experimental methodology of photo? and electroluminescent properties of nanomaterials to systematically document the historical and current status in the field.
Posted: Dec 26th, 2013
Read moreAustralian Research Council funds $23-million Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced the funding for its flagship research program, the ARC Centres of Excellence. One of only 12 centres funded from a starting field of 103, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics brings together leading researchers from the University of Adelaide, Macquarie University and RMIT University for a seven-year initial funding period.
Posted: Dec 26th, 2013
Read morePolypyrrol nanofibers used to determine urea in dialysis patients' blood
Researchers measured urea level in blood plasma of dialysis patients by using polypyrrole nanostructured fiber through headspace solid phase microextraction.
Posted: Dec 26th, 2013
Read moreSuccess in fabrication of three-dimensional structure of single-element quasicrystal
A research group consisting of members from Chuo University, NIMS and Tohoku University succeeded for the first time in the world in fabricating a three-dimensional structure of a quasicrystal composed of a single element.
Posted: Dec 24th, 2013
Read moreNew tools for nanotechnology - characterizing nanoparticle interactions
Researchers at EMSL took advantage of advanced instrumental capabilities, a specially designed experimental cell and theoretical modeling to successfully deduce the how molecules of carboxylic acid - a common organic acid found in nature - bind to ceria nanoparticle surfaces.
Posted: Dec 24th, 2013
Read moreHeavy metals determination in water and food samples with nanoporous compound
Researchers measured very tiny amounts of some toxic heavy metals in water and foodstuff by using SBA-15 nanoporous compound functionalized with guanidin groups as perfect sorbent for metals.
Posted: Dec 23rd, 2013
Read moreSolitons in a crystal
By creating an optical soliton in a microresonator, EPFL scientists have found a new light source that could serve in geo-navigation, telecommunications, spectroscopy and the hunt for new Earth-like planets.
Posted: Dec 23rd, 2013
Read moreMagnetic properties in graphene could unlock broad applications from information processing to medicine
Researchers have established the presence of magnetic properties in graphene nanostructures at room temperature.
Posted: Dec 23rd, 2013
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