A network of porous carbon tubes that is three-dimensionally interwoven at nano and micro level - this is the lightest material in the world. It weights only 0.2 milligrams per cubic centimetre, and is therefore 75 times lighter than Styrofoam, but it is very strong nevertheless.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2012
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Ein Netzwerk aus porösen Kohlenstoffröhrchen, die dreidimensional auf Nano- und Mikroebene ineinander verwachsen sind - das ist das leichteste Material der Welt. Mit 0,2 Milligramm pro Kubikzentimeter ist es 75-mal leichter als Styropor und hält trotzdem eine Menge aus.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreMax-Planck-Gesellschaft and EPFL signed on Monday a partnership agreement that involves creating a joint laboratory. The two institutions now combine their expertise in the field of nanosciences.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreGriffith University's Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre has been awarded $1 million in research funding by the State government to develop production processes for a silicon carbide microchip.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2012
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Yale University scientists have developed a new mechanism for attacking cancerous tumors that intensifies the body's immune response while simultaneously weakening the tumor's ability to resist it.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2012
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Holst Centre and Qolpac have announced to extend their partnership to develop existing smart blister technology for high-volume pharmaceutical applications. Together, the new partners will extend Holst Centre's existing thin-foil smart blister technology to create intelligent tablet packaging that actively helps people adhere to medication regimes.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreWe are witnessing a rapid multiplication of available conductive materials for printed and large area electronics on the market. The different materials distinguish themselves by their conductivity, particle size, curing conditions, availability and cost. New material breakthroughs for the printed and large area electronics industry will be one of the main topics at the Printed Electronics Asia event, which will take place on October 2-3 in Tokyo, Japan.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreResearchers have prepared dye-adsorbing nanocomposites based on wood waste and residue with potential use in wastewater treatment of the effluents from textile and dye industries.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2012
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Scientists calculate microscopic reaction mechanisms in promising energy storage material aluminum hydride - and challenge outdated reaction curve interpretations.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreUniversity of Florida researchers have moved a step closer to treating diseases on a cellular level by creating a tiny particle that can be programmed to shut down the genetic production line that cranks out disease-related proteins.
Posted: Jul 16th, 2012
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Columbia Engineering pioneers ultralow-power optical information processing and frequency generation in graphene-silicon photonic circuits.
Posted: Jul 16th, 2012
Read moreIn new study, scientists found that nanoparticles, produced from chemicals in tea, reduced tumors by 80 percent.
Posted: Jul 16th, 2012
Read moreWorking with carbon molecules called C60, researchers have successfully built a sophisticated memory transistor that can both transfer and store energy, eliminating the need for a capacitor.
Posted: Jul 16th, 2012
Read moreNovel 3D transparent conducting electrode which potentially leads to cheap and energy efficient electronics could impact vast mainstream commercial applications, ranging from displays, lighting, batteries to solar cells. Scientists from Singapore's National University of Singapore have developed a 3-dimensional architectured transparent conductor (TC) made of Ga:ZnO directly on glass substrates via a low-temperature aqueous route.
Posted: Jul 16th, 2012
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Researchers at Rice University and Lockheed Martin reported this month that they've found a way to make multiple high-performance anodes from a single silicon wafer. The process uses simple silicon to replace graphite as an element in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, laying the groundwork for longer-lasting, more powerful batteries for such applications as commercial electronics and electric vehicles.
Posted: Jul 16th, 2012
Read moreStudy describes greater chances of accessing more reliable information on applications in quantum computing and cryptography.
Posted: Jul 13th, 2012
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