Biofunctionalised surfaces for molecular sensing
This thesis studies the immobilization of biomolecules (antibodies and Fab'-fragments, avidins and oligonucleotide sequences) on gold surfaces in biosensors.
Oct 7th, 2013
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Guinness World Record for the discovery of the thinnest glass
It is only a couple of molecules thick, and could not be thinner: the sheet of glass that scientists at the University of Ulm and Cornell University have discovered by accident.
Oct 7th, 2013
Read moreProduction of Co, Ni, and Cu nanoparticles by hydrogen reduction
In this thesis, production of Co, Ni, and Cu nanoparticles by hydrogen reduction of metal chlorides in gas phase was studied.
Oct 7th, 2013
Read moreEuropean nanotechnology project compiled open-access nanotoxicology database
Work undertaken by the project 'Nano health-environment commented database' (NHECD) has culminated in a completely open-access database that incorporates a mechanism for updating the knowledge repository.
Oct 7th, 2013
Read moreEurope launches the 1 billion euro Graphene Flagship this week
After years of preparations it is time for Europe to launch The Graphene Flagship - a 10-year, 1,000 million euro research and innovation initiative on graphene and related layered materials.
Oct 7th, 2013
Read moreScientists use blur to sharpen nanoscale DNA mapping (w/video)
With high-tech optical tools and sophisticated mathematics, researchers have found a way to pinpoint the location of specific sequences along single strands of DNA, a technique that could someday help diagnose genetic diseases.
Oct 6th, 2013
Read moreRust protection coatings of atomically thin hexagonal boron nitride
Atomically thin sheets of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) have the handy benefit of protecting what's underneath from oxidizing even at very high temperatures, Rice University researchers have discovered.
Oct 6th, 2013
Read moreNanotechnology: The Basics - free online course from Rice U (w/video)
Nanotechnology is an emerging area that engages almost every technical discipline - from chemistry to computer science - in the study and application of extremely tiny materials. This short course allows any technically savvy person to go one layer beyond the surface of this broad topic to see the real substance behind the very small.
Oct 6th, 2013
Read moreNano-dissection identifies genes involved in kidney disease
A new method developed by researchers at Princeton University and the University of Michigan called 'in silico nano-dissection' uses computers rather than scalpels to separate and identify genes from specific cell types, enabling the systematic study of genes involved in diseases.
Oct 5th, 2013
Read moreUltraviolet light to the extreme
Experiments may help in the design of new sources of extreme ultraviolet light for making integrated circuits with next generation lithography.
Oct 4th, 2013
Read moreNew nanomaterial research in the Balkans
Nanostructured materials are at the forefront of research and development of novel devices in a variety of fields. Serbian scientists exploited EU funding to significantly enhance their research capacity in applied nanotechnology.
Oct 4th, 2013
Read moreNanoparticle stem cell replacement therapy for reflux nephropathy
An EU-funded project has investigated the potential of stem cell-based replacement therapy for prevention of end stage renal disease. The work involved the design of a new type of magnetic nanoparticle to label the stem cells for in vivo tracking.
Oct 4th, 2013
Read moreUsing graphene to investigate how light interacts with nano-antennas
Researchers have shown that graphene can be used to investigate how light interacts with gold nanostructures of different shape, size and geometry.
Oct 4th, 2013
Read moreUsing nanoparticles to detect heart attack, stroke risk
A Temple bioengineer is collaborating on an NIH-funded project to develop a nanotechnology that will help doctors determine the location and severity of plaques in artery walls before they rupture.
Oct 4th, 2013
Read moreDeveloping polymer composite nanomaterials with graphene and carbon nanotubes
A new review review article mainly describes the preparation, structure, property and application of the two families of composite materials with an emphasis on the difference between them.
Oct 4th, 2013
Read moreSuper-thin conducting power
An ultrathin insulation technology for superconducting wires could lead to smaller and more efficient superconducting magnets for medical and industrial applications.
Oct 4th, 2013
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