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UCLA Researchers Develop New Mass Production Method for Nanomaterials

Research on graphene sheets has been restricted, though, due to the difficulty of creating single-layer samples for use in experiments. But in a study published online Nov. 9 in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, researc...

11 Nov 2008

Vital Discovery with Lipid Membrane Interaction Help Fundamental Understanding for Biosensor

Like water and ice cubes mixed in a glass, a group of organic compounds called lipids can coexist as liquid and solid in membranes. This patchiness in phospholipid membranes is fundamental to their use as biomolecules an...

11 Nov 2008

New "Flexible Charge Pump" Generator Produces Alternating Current by Stretching Zinc Oxide Wires

Researchers have developed a new type of small-scale electric power generator able to produce alternating current through the cyclical stretching and releasing of zinc oxide wires encapsulated in a flexible plastic substrate with two ends bonded

10 Nov 2008

Organic Polymer Solar Cells Aim at Powering Tiny Devices for Detection of Chemical Leaks

Some of the tiniest solar cells ever built have been successfully tested as a power source for even tinier microscopic machines. An article in the inaugural issue of the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy (JRSE)...

7 Nov 2008

Leading Research on Properties of Semiconductor Nano-Crystals Shed Light on a Bright Future

Research that could lead to brighter LCD screens, more efficient solar panels, improved biomedical imaging and high-tech security sensors has won the University of Melbourne's Chancellor's Prize for Excellence in PhD. ...

7 Nov 2008

Alarming Study Details Environmental Impacts of Carbon Nanofiber Production Life Cycle

According to a paper by Hatice Sengül and colleagues at the University of Illinois at Chicago, strict material purity requirements, lower tolerances for defects and lower yields of manufacturing processes may lead t...

7 Nov 2008

World’s Largest Companies Place Bets on Nanomaterials

With nanotechnology shifting from an emphasis on R&D to a focus on commercialization – with $147 billion worth of products enabled by nanotech sold in 2007 – the strategies of global corporations and star...

7 Nov 2008

Bioengineers Develop Tiny Gold Stars for New Medical Diagnoses

Rods, cones, cubes and spheres - move aside. Tiny gold stars, smaller than a billionth of a meter, may hold the promise for new approaches to medical diagnoses or testing for environmental contaminants.

7 Nov 2008

Insoluble Nanoparticles Increase the Effectiveness of Drugs

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new technology which can dramatically improve the effectiveness of antibacterial treatments. Drugs with the ability to dissolve have much stronger efficacy, ...

7 Nov 2008

Highly Magnetic Nanoparticles Goes Against One of the Most Toxic Substances Known to Man

Highly magnetic nanoparticles, originally devised for biomedical purposes, soon will be tested against one of the most toxic substances known to man - spent nuclear fuel. The project - funded by a one-year, $732,000 Depa...

6 Nov 2008

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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

UCLA Researchers Develop New Mass Production Method for Nanomaterials

Vital Discovery with Lipid Membrane Interaction Help Fundamental Understanding for Biosensor

New "Flexible Charge Pump" Generator Produces Alternating Current by Stretching Zinc Oxide Wires

Organic Polymer Solar Cells Aim at Powering Tiny Devices for Detection of Chemical Leaks

Leading Research on Properties of Semiconductor Nano-Crystals Shed Light on a Bright Future

Alarming Study Details Environmental Impacts of Carbon Nanofiber Production Life Cycle

World’s Largest Companies Place Bets on Nanomaterials

Bioengineers Develop Tiny Gold Stars for New Medical Diagnoses

Insoluble Nanoparticles Increase the Effectiveness of Drugs

Highly Magnetic Nanoparticles Goes Against One of the Most Toxic Substances Known to Man

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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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 do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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