A green nanocatalyst for refining chemicals in plant waste
Researchers create catalyst for refining chemicals in plant waste, allowing a green way to produce valuable raw materials.
Nov 6th, 2017
Read more
Nanotechnology News – Latest Headlines
Simple green nanoparticle synthesis is a breath of fresh air
A method for creating nanoparticles without using solvents could lead to environmentally friendly electronics.
Nov 6th, 2017
Read moreDendritic fibrous nanosilica: all-in-one nanomaterial for energy, environment and health
A new review paper discusses the unique fibrous morphology of the dendritic fibrous nanosilica family of materials bestows them with several important properties that were brilliantly exploited for use in a range of applications.
Nov 3rd, 2017
Read moreGold nanoparticles have been shaped to behave as clones in biomedicine
Shaping gold nanoparticles to improve their properties in biomedicine and photonics has been made possible thanks to a special laser system.
Nov 3rd, 2017
Read moreNew work advances the control of chemical reactions at the nanoscale
By combining gold nanohole arrays and light irradiation, silver nanoparticles and polypyrrole can selectively be synthesized in the resonant area, and the distributions of chemical products and surface plasmon energy are well matched.
Nov 3rd, 2017
Read moreLet there be (white) light: New materials shine out
Modifying the internal structure of 2-D hybrid perovskite materials causes them to emit white light.
Nov 3rd, 2017
Read moreSynthetic material acts like an insect cloaking device
Synthetic microspheres with nanoscale holes can absorb light from all directions across a wide range of frequencies, making it a candidate for antireflective coatings.
Nov 3rd, 2017
Read moreWrinkles give heat a jolt in pillared graphene
Pillared graphene would transfer heat better if the theoretical material had a few asymmetric junctions that caused wrinkles.
Nov 3rd, 2017
Read moreNew, simplified technique makes light metallic nanofoam
A simple method for manufacturing extremely low-density palladium nanofoams could help advance hydrogen storage technologies.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Read moreA strange new world of light
Metasurface generates new states of light for fundamental research and applications.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Read moreNanosensors demystify brain chemistry
Nanosensors are incredible information-gathering tools for myriad applications, including molecular targets such as the brain.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Read moreElectrostatic force takes charge in bioinspired polymers
Scientists have taken the first steps toward gaining control over the self-assembly of synthetic materials in the same way that biology forms natural polymers.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Read moreHoney, I shrunk the features for low-cost, flexible, large-area electronics
Exploiting reversible solubility allows for direct, optical patterning of unprecedentedly small features.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Read moreNew and faster method to determine material properties of graphene
Researchers have developed a new method to determine the material properties of graphene with the aid of high-frequency non-linear dynamics. Their new method makes it possible to accurately measure the Young?s modulus (elastic modulus) of graphene and enables a potentially quicker measurement.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Read moreResearchers document transformation of graphite into hexagonal diamond
A new study answers longstanding questions about the formation of a rare type of diamond during major meteorite strikes.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Read moreBiocompatible photonic crystals expand their use from optics to medicine
Nanospheres made with the new method may be used for designing drugs to fight thrombosis and cancer.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Read more
Subscribe to our Nanotechnology News feed