Atomic-level protection for drivers
A new window on the world of atoms will make future vehicles safer in collisions.
May 22nd, 2014
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Bending helps to control nanomaterials
A new remedy has been found to tackle the difficulty of controlling layered nanomaterials. Control can be improved by simply bending the material.
May 22nd, 2014
Read moreEurope and Korea's nanotechnology boost to the hydrogen economy
A European and South Korean research project harnessing nanotechnology developed novel materials to store the hydrogen, offering the hope that its use can become more widespread.
May 22nd, 2014
Read moreNanoröhren in Streifen gelegt (m/Video)
Mit dünnen Schichten aus Kohlenstoff-Nanoröhren lassen sich neue Technologien realisieren. Würzburger Forscher haben ein Verfahren unter die Lupe genommen, mit dem solche Schichten hergestellt werden - und neue Erkenntnisse gewonnen.
May 22nd, 2014
Read moreFOE publishes new report on widespread presence of nanomaterials in our food chain
The new report examines the changes since the group's 2008 report including the development of new food, food contact and agricultural products. It reviews the current literature relating to the potential environmental, health and safety impacts associated with nanotechnology.
May 22nd, 2014
Read moreResearchers combine weak chemical forces to strengthen a novel imaging technology
When scientists set out to improve MR imaging, they turned current contrast agent technology on its head - or rather, they turned it inside out. The new compound they designed is not only more effective, but also self-assembling.
May 21st, 2014
Read moreA particular species of quantum dots that weren't commonly thought to blink, do
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), working in collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory, have found that a particular species of quantum dots that weren't commonly thought to blink, do.
May 21st, 2014
Read moreFrom separation to transformation: Metal-organic framework shows new talent
This gift from science just keeps on giving. Measurements taken at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) show why a material already known to be good at separating components of natural gas also can do something trickier: help convert one chemical to another, a process called catalysis.
May 21st, 2014
Read moreCapillary device significantly improves manufacture of quality liposomes
The novel system is made up of bundled capillary tubes, costs less than a $1 to make and requires no special fabrication technology or expertise, yet consistently yields large quantities of uniform and sturdy vesicles.
May 21st, 2014
Read moreShedding light on electron trapping
Using a pioneering technique, scientists have shown how electrons move and get trapped in titanium dioxide, which is used in Grätzel cells, self-cleaning windows and water-purifying technologies.
May 21st, 2014
Read moreBionic particles self-assemble to capture light
Inspired by fictional cyborgs like Terminator, a team of researchers at the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh has made the first bionic particles from semiconductors and proteins.
May 21st, 2014
Read moreLiquid crystal as lubricant
Thanks to a new lubricant, small gears can run with virtually no friction. Made from liquid crystalline fluid, these lubricants drastically reduce friction and wear.
May 21st, 2014
Read moreCutting reflection for the infrared and beyond
Efficient broadband antireflection coatings improve terahertz optics for applications in sensing and imaging.
May 21st, 2014
Read moreU.S. government report on nanomanufacturing and U.S. competitiveness
New GAO report cautiones that the United States faces global-scale competition and is struggling to compete in some industry areas (notably, advanced batteries).
May 20th, 2014
Read moreBusting rust with light: New technique safely penetrates top coat for perfect paint job
To keep your new car looking sleek and shiny for years, factories need to make certain that the coats of paint on it are applied properly. But ensuring that every coat of paint is of uniform thickness and quality is not easy. Now researchers have developed a new way to measure the thickness of paint layers and the size of particles embedded inside.
May 20th, 2014
Read moreResearchers create tiny nanoinjector in newest gene therapy advance (w/video)
Nanoinjector is used to transfer genes and DNA to new cells.
May 20th, 2014
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