Water pours into a cup at about the same rate regardless of whether the water bottle is made of glass or plastic. But at nanometer-size scales for water and potentially other fluids, whether the container is made of glass or plastic does make a significant difference.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2013
Read moreDas Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) fördert das Projekt DaNa2.0. für weitere vier Jahre mit 2,1 Millionen Euro. DaNa2.0 ist eine Plattform für alle Fragen rund um Nanomaterialien.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2013
Read moreResearchers applied electrospinning process and produced a drug-carrying nanofibrous web to be used in wound dressing by using an artificial and biodegradable polymer and honey as a natural polymer.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2013
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The MOU for the 4th and final NANO Plus (TTN Network Center) was signed this morning between NANOTEC and Prince of Songkla University (PSU) at NANOTEC. Signing on behalf of PSU was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wilaiwan Chotigeat, Dean of Faculty of Science and Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Executive Director of NANOTEC.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2013
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Microscopic, bottle-like structures with corks that melt at precisely-controlled temperatures could potentially release drugs inside the body or fragrances onto the skin, according to a recently published study.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
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A cheap and simple process using natural fibers embedded with nanoparticles can almost completely rid water of harmful textile dyes in minutes, report Cornell and Colombian researchers who worked with native Colombian plant fibers.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
Read moreA new technique that allows scientists to measure the electrical activity in the communication junctions of the nervous systems has been developed by a researcher at Queen Mary University of London.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
Read moreThe OECD and the United States National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) held an international symposium entitled Assessing the Economic Impact of Nanotechnology. The symposium report is now available for download.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
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Researchers report a triboelectric nanogenerator that plays dual roles as a sustainable power source by harvesting wind energy and as a self-powered wind vector sensor system for wind speed and direction detection.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
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Brookhaven Lab scientists use simple, 'green' process to create novel core-shell catalyst that tolerates carbon monoxide in fuel cells and opens new, inexpensive pathways for zero-emission vehicles.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
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Scientists measure the infinitesimally small shifts in the positions of atoms to electrical forces. Measuring small is challenging, but rewarding. By measuring things this small, we unlock hidden secrets that will advance a host of different electronic devices.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
Read moreNanoscale gems deliver proteins to enhance bone formation.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
Read moreThe Graphene Stakeholders Association will hold its first event on October 17, 2013 at the University of Pennsylvania. The event will bring key graphene stakeholders together from around the world.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
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Researchers reports a DNA-directed, facile, and one-step approach to synthesize nanocomposites that display high antibacterial activity toward a model plant pathogenic bacterium.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
Read moreAufgrund einer Förderung vom Sächsischen Wissenschaftsministerium in Höhe von 168.000 Euro kann eine fachübergreifende Kooperation an der Universität Leipzig die Idee vertiefen, Gentherapeutika mittels Nanopartikeln gezielt in Zellen des Immunsystems einzuschleusen.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2013
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A University of California, Riverside electrical engineering professor will receive the 2013 MRS Medal for his work on thermal properties of graphene, a single atomic plane of carbon atoms, and development of a new materials characterization technique.
Posted: Sep 17th, 2013
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