Mit Lasern und Gold-Nanopartikeln Zellen gezielt selektieren
BMBF-Verbundprojekt LAND-CEM will mit neuem Verfahren Zellen aufreinigen, um sie für Forschung, Diagnostik und Therapie nutzbar zu machen.
Posted: Aug 6th, 2012
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Synthesis of nano adsorbents for mercury elimination based on WHO standards
Scientists succeeded in the production of a new type of nano adsorbents that can eliminate mercury from polluted environments. They came up with the invention by modifying the structure of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles.
Posted: Aug 6th, 2012
Read moreResearchers gain information advantage from surprising quantum source
New research lends hope that a phenomenon called quantum discord could be harnessed to bring quantum technologies within easier reach than expected.
Posted: Aug 6th, 2012
Read moreEPA releases nanomaterial case study: Nanoscale silver in disinfectant spray
This final report presents a case study of engineered nanoscale silver (nano-Ag), focusing on the specific example of nano-Ag as possibly used in disinfectant sprays.
Posted: Aug 5th, 2012
Read moreNew nanosensors for detection of sulfonamides compounds
Researchers successfully modified a glassy carbon electrode with multi-walled carbon nanotubes to obtain an efficient catalyst for the oxidation reaction of sulfaguanidine as well as its detection within environmental samples.
Posted: Aug 5th, 2012
Read moreRiding herd on photons
A new metamaterial prevents electromagnetic waves from reflecting backward, pointing the way toward computer chips that move data with light.
Posted: Aug 4th, 2012
Read moreUltra sensitive nanobiosensors for detection of ethanol
Researchers have developed a glassy carbon electrode modified with a nanocomposite comprised of multi-walled carbon nanotubes which enables low concentration detection of ethanol in different environments.
Posted: Aug 4th, 2012
Read moreRelaxors: Nanoscale Properties of materials that can be used in electronic devices to change temperature or shape
University of Arkansas physicists and their colleagues have determined important information about the nanoscale properties of materials called relaxors, which can be used in electronic devices to change temperature or shape. The discoveries may help maximize efficient use of relaxors to create better medical ultrasound, sensors and heart implants.
Posted: Aug 3rd, 2012
Read moreMonolithic transistors
Researchers develop graphene silicon carbide transistors for high performance electronics.
Posted: Aug 3rd, 2012
Read moreHow the cell swallows (w/video)
3D movie at 'ultraresolution' shows how cell's machinery bends membrane inwards.
Posted: Aug 3rd, 2012
Read moreA new way of assembling particles into complex structures (w/video)
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a simple new method to direct particle assembly based only on surface tension and particle shape.
Posted: Aug 3rd, 2012
Read moreResearchers invent new tool to study single biological molecules
By blending optical and atomic force microscope technologies, Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory researchers have found a way to complete 3-D measurements of single biological molecules with unprecedented accuracy and precision.
Posted: Aug 3rd, 2012
Read moreNew structural information on functionalization of gold nanoparticles
Researchers report the first structural study on the atomistic processes of a ligand-exchange reaction of a well-defined gold nanoparticle that has 102 gold atoms and 44 ligand sites in the molecular overlayer.
Posted: Aug 2nd, 2012
Read moreJoint research project for printed electronics enters the next phase
BASF SE, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), and TU Darmstadt are pleased with the results of the first phase of the joint research project "Nanostructuring and plastic electronics print platform" (NanoPEP) and have agreed to continue their joint work.
Posted: Aug 2nd, 2012
Read moreUnique anti-reflective and self-cleaning plastic films to be ramped up for industry use
Scientists from A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) will partner companies to develop, prototype and conduct pilot large scale manufacturing of nanoimprinted materials with better performance and at potentially lower cost than current production methods.
Posted: Aug 2nd, 2012
Read moreResearchers track nanoparticle dynamics in three dimensions
Researchers from the NIST Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology have used three-dimensional single-particle tracking to measure the dynamic behavior of individual nanoparticles adsorbed at the surface of micrometer-scale oil droplets in water.
Posted: Aug 2nd, 2012
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