To combat biological build-up, engineers look to nature for inspiration
Rice leaves and butterfly wings provide insight into nature's best self-cleaning surfaces.
Jan 24th, 2013
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The World's largest nanotechnology exhibition - nano tech 2013
The nano tech Executive Committee is pleased to present nano tech 2013, the 12th International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference, from January 30 to February 1 at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center), East Exhibition Halls 4, 5, and 6 and Conference Tower.
Jan 24th, 2013
Read moreNanostructured solid electrolyte paves way for larger, safer lithium ion batteries
Looking toward improved batteries for charging electric cars and storing energy from renewable but intermittent solar and wind, scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed the first high-performance, nanostructured solid electrolyte for more energy-dense lithium ion batteries.
Jan 24th, 2013
Read moreModifications of a nanoparticle can change chemical interactions with cell membranes
Scientists showed how simple shape and charge modifications of a nanoparticle can cause tremendous changes in the chemical interactions between the nanoparticle and a cell membrane.
Jan 24th, 2013
Read moreControlled and targeted release of nanomedicine drugs with magnetic nanovehicles
Researchers have discovered a method that allows for the controlled release of an active agent on the basis of a magnetic nanovehicle.
Jan 24th, 2013
Read moreNano-Sicherheit: Neue Plattform für Gutachten und Forschung in Frankreich
INERIS (französisches Institut für Umweltschutz und Umweltgefahren in der Industrie) hat den Aufbau einer in Frankreich einzigartigen Plattform zur Intensivierung der Expertise und der Forschung im Bereich Nanotechnologien beschlossen.
Jan 24th, 2013
Read moreNanotechnology researchers develop antimicrobial hydrogel that destroys superbugs
Novel antimicrobial hydrogel prevents antibiotic-resistant microbes from forming on wounds, medical devices and implants.
Jan 24th, 2013
Read moreStoring data in individual molecules
An international team of researchers demonstrates the possibility of molecular memory near room temperature.
Jan 23rd, 2013
Read moreControlled crumpling of graphene key to artificial muscle
Duke University engineers are layering atom-thick lattices of carbon with polymers to create unique materials with a broad range of applications, including artificial muscles.
Jan 23rd, 2013
Read moreFighting lung disease with nanotechnology
A UT Arlington bioengineering researcher has teamed with a UT Southwestern colleague to develop a nanoparticle drug delivery system that will help stimulate lung growth and function after partial lung removal or destructive lung disease.
Jan 23rd, 2013
Read moreResearchers make DNA storage a reality - every film and TV programme ever created, in a teacup
The new method makes it possible to store at least 100 million hours of high-definition video in about a cup of DNA.
Jan 23rd, 2013
Read moreNanoparticles digging the world's smallest tunnels
The world's smallest tunnels have a width of a few nanometers only. Researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Rice University, USA, have dug such tunnels into graphite samples. This will allow structuring of the interior of materials through self-organization in the nanometer range and tailoring of nanoporous graphite for applications in medicine and battery technology.
Jan 23rd, 2013
Read moreIran: We are self-sufficient in nanotechnology
Secretary-General of the Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) Prof. Saeed Sarkar announced on Wednesday that Iran has reached self-sufficiency in the field of nanotechnology.
Jan 23rd, 2013
Read moreSelf-assembling silica microwires may herald new generation of integrated optical devices
By carefully controlling the shape of water droplets with an ultraviolet laser, a team of researchers from Australia and France has found a way to coax silica nanoparticles to self-assemble into much more highly uniform silica wires.
Jan 23rd, 2013
Read moreRecycling carbon nanotube waste into nanocomposite plastic materials ain't easy
Recycling carbon nanotube waste into nanocomposite plastic materials for industrial purposes may not be as easy as recycling plastic.
Jan 23rd, 2013
Read moreNanotechnology in Australia - companies, research, and degree programs
There are more than 50 companies in Australia involved in nanotechnology-related business activities. In addition, there are 74 nanotechnology and nanoscience-related research and community organizations. Among universities, there are 19 academic nanotechnology degree programs.
Jan 23rd, 2013
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