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Popcorn-Shaped Gold Nanoparticles Help Find Salmonella MDR Strains Rapidly

At the American Chemical Society’s 243rd National Meeting & Exposition, a research team led by Paresh C. Ray from the Jackson State University in Mississippi has delivered a presentation on a gold nanoparticle-based method to rapidly detect the presence of Salmonella bacteria, particularly their multiple-drug resistant (MDR) strains in lettuce.

29 Mar 2012

Researchers Destroy Cancer Cells in Mice Using Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

A research team led by Qun Zhao from the University of Georgia has discovered that a combination of alternating magnetic fields and iron oxide nanoparticles is capable of destroying neck and head cancer cells in mice in 30 minutes without damaging healthy cells.

29 Mar 2012

Report Forecasts Strong Growth for Global Nanocomposites Market

Global Industry Analysts has released a market research report titled ‘Nanocomposites: A Global Market Report.’

From Global Industry Analysts, Inc. 29 Mar 2012

Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly Iron Nanoparticle Catalysts

A research team directed by Robert Morris from the University of Toronto has developed eco-friendly iron-based nanoparticle catalysts with efficiency comparable to that of toxic, high-cost metal-based catalysts currently being used in a wide range of industries such as food, fragrance and drug.

29 Mar 2012

Cost-Effective Method for Mass-Production of High-Quality Graphene Nanosheets

A team of scientists from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology and Case Western Reserve University has developed a new technique to mass-produce superior quality graphene nanosheets at a lower cost by adding a small amount of dry ice to a simple industrial process.

28 Mar 2012

Integran Licenses Nanovate CoP Electroplating Process to Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada based in Montreal has licensed Integran Technologies’ nano cobalt electroplating process (Nanovate CoP) for use as a replacement for hard chromium electroplating used in gas turbine power plant for aerospace applications.

28 Mar 2012

PLGA Implant with Modified Surface Prevents Breast Cancer Cell Growth

A research team comprising Thomas Webster and Lijuan Zhang from the Brown University has developed an implant that has a nanoscale ‘bed-of-nails’ surface, which prevents the survival and growth of cancerous cells.

27 Mar 2012

Study Paves Way to Develop Diatom-Inspired Nanomaterials

Scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) of the Department of Energy have developed a fluorescent biosensor using Thalassiosira pseudonana, a tiny marine diatom.

26 Mar 2012

MIT Team Evaluates Costs and Impact of Advanced Material Manufacturing

An Environmentally Benign Manufacturing research team led by Tim Gutowski, a professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is working on the environmental impacts and costs associated with advanced material manufacturing.

26 Mar 2012

Researchers Work on Developing Novel Polymer Composite Materials

A research team from the Public University of Navarre (UPNA) together with the L’Urederra R+D Centre and Compuestos y Granzas is developing composite PVC materials using nanofillings.

23 Mar 2012

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology News

Popcorn-Shaped Gold Nanoparticles Help Find Salmonella MDR Strains Rapidly

Researchers Destroy Cancer Cells in Mice Using Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

Report Forecasts Strong Growth for Global Nanocomposites Market

Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly Iron Nanoparticle Catalysts

Cost-Effective Method for Mass-Production of High-Quality Graphene Nanosheets

Integran Licenses Nanovate CoP Electroplating Process to Pratt & Whitney Canada

PLGA Implant with Modified Surface Prevents Breast Cancer Cell Growth

Study Paves Way to Develop Diatom-Inspired Nanomaterials

MIT Team Evaluates Costs and Impact of Advanced Material Manufacturing

Researchers Work on Developing Novel Polymer Composite Materials

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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Moisture, Volatiles and Ash Determination in Coal & Coke

Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology News

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

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