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MIT Develops New Method to Create Strong, Resilient Nanofibers for Many Applications

A team of researchers at MIT have developed a process to create ultrafine fibers that are remarkably strong and tough, with a number of applications.

8 Jan 2018

Researchers Show How to Enhance Nanomaterials for Fuel-Cell Cathodes

Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes or modified graphene nanoribbons may be ideal replacements for platinum, used for rapid oxygen reduction.

8 Jan 2018

Detergent Chemistry Impacts the Removal of Silver from Laundry Wastewater

The anti-odor potential of silver nanoparticles has resulted in the use of these particles in clothing. However, a part of these particles get disintegrated from the clothes during laundry. The laundry wastewater might finally reach the environment, probably posing hazard to aquatic organisms.

21 Dec 2017

Method for Using NMR to Analyze Exotic Nanomaterials and Strange States of Matter

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a robust technical tool adopted for medical imaging and for investigating the chemical structure of compounds and molecules. An innovative study conducted at Brown University demonstrates a method that assists in modifying NMR to analyze the physical characteristics of two-dimensional nanomaterials, thin films, and exotic states of matter.

20 Dec 2017

Study Reveals Porous Nanoparticles Become Tougher Under Pressure

Porous particles of silicate and calcium exhibit potential as building blocks for numerous applications like bone-tissue engineering, self-healing materials, drug delivery, ceramics, insulation, and construction materials according to Rice University engineers who decided to check out how well they perform at the nanoscale.

19 Dec 2017

Copper May Be Valuable Alternative to Heavy Metal Catalysts for Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals

Chemists of Ural Federal University with colleagues from India proved the effectiveness of copper nanoparticles as a catalyst on the example of analysis of 48 organic synthesis reactions.

6 Dec 2017

Researchers Use Vibrating Motion of Oxygen Ions to Change T-Rays to Visible Light

Researchers have positively visualized terahertz radiation, commonly referred as T-rays, using a crystal termed as mayenite (Ca12Al14O33). Their technique ingeniously utilizes the rattling motion caused by the vibration of oxygen ions within the cage-like structures of the crystal.

29 Nov 2017

Technique for Synthesizing Europium (II) Oxide Nanoparticles

A technique for producing Europium (II) oxide nanoparticles has been devised by the Collaborative Research Centre CRC 1214 at the University of Konstanz. Europium (II) oxide, or EuO, nanoparticles are ferromagnetic semiconductors that find their use in data transport and data storage.

23 Nov 2017

Improving Solar Cells by Observing Atom Movement in Hybrid Perovskite Crystals

A group of researchers led by the University of California San Diego have for the first time detected nanoscale variations deep within hybrid perovskite crystals that could offer new understandings into developing economical and high-efficient solar cells.

22 Nov 2017

Pioneering, Innovative Technique for Transforming Ambient Heat into Motion

An innovative and introductory method for converting ambient heat into motion in nanoscale devices has been devised by an international team of researchers.

2 Nov 2017

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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

MIT Develops New Method to Create Strong, Resilient Nanofibers for Many Applications

Researchers Show How to Enhance Nanomaterials for Fuel-Cell Cathodes

Detergent Chemistry Impacts the Removal of Silver from Laundry Wastewater

Method for Using NMR to Analyze Exotic Nanomaterials and Strange States of Matter

Study Reveals Porous Nanoparticles Become Tougher Under Pressure

Copper May Be Valuable Alternative to Heavy Metal Catalysts for Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals

Researchers Use Vibrating Motion of Oxygen Ions to Change T-Rays to Visible Light

Technique for Synthesizing Europium (II) Oxide Nanoparticles

Improving Solar Cells by Observing Atom Movement in Hybrid Perovskite Crystals

Pioneering, Innovative Technique for Transforming Ambient Heat into Motion

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

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Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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 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

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2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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6A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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