Cheaper LEDs from breakthrough in zinc oxide nanowire research
Engineers have synthesized a long-sought semiconducting material that may pave the way for an inexpensive new kind of light emitting diode (LED).
Posted: Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreNew class of polymers discovered
Researchers have discovered a new class of ultra-thin polymer films with potential applications ranging from coating tiny microelectronic devices to plastic solar cells.
Posted: Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreNanoscale cubes and spheres
Uniform porous silicon oxide nano-objects formed by controlled disassembly of a lattice structure.
Posted: Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreU.S. Army contract focuses on nanocomposites-based vehicle armor
A new program will use nanotechnology to address an immediate need for strong but lightweight armor for existing military vehicles.
Posted: Jan 2nd, 2007
Read moreFighting the spread of superbugs
An antimicrobial coating has been developed to combat bacterial infections.
Posted: Jan 2nd, 2007
Read moreNanohighway to solar cells
Hiroshi Imahori of Kyoto University discusses electrophoresis as a means to make molecular highways for organic solar cells
Posted: Jan 2nd, 2007
Read moreEasing concerns about the toxicity of diamond nanoparticles
New research has brightened the prospects for using nanodiamonds as drug carriers, implant coatings, nanorobots and other medical applications that take advantage of diamond nanoparticles' attractive properties.
Posted: Jan 2nd, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology factory animated movie
The first animation showing exactly how a nanofactory might work, Productive nanosystems: From molecules to superproducts is now available for free viewing.
Posted: Dec 29th, 2006
Read moreFuturist predictions mixed on nanotechnology
The World Future Society has released a list of its top ten technology forecasts for the next 25 years.
Posted: Dec 29th, 2006
Read moreNanotubes in the environment
New research underscores that anthropogenic nanomaterials can readily interact with natural materials.
Posted: Dec 28th, 2006
Read moreSafety experts ill-equipped to handle nanotechnology in workplace
A strategic plan and more resources for risk research are needed now in order to ensure safe nano-workplaces today and in the future.
Posted: Dec 28th, 2006
Read moreNanotechnology and intellectual property issues
Nanotechnology applications are expanding the limits of science and medicine, they are stretching the boundaries of intellectual property law. As with other waves of innovation, nanotechnology will catalyze change in social, scientific, and legal arenas.
Posted: Dec 26th, 2006
Read moreNanotechnology for Life Sciences
Nanotechnologies for the Life Sciences is the first comprehensive source covering the convergence of materials and life sciences on the nanoscale.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2006
Read moreNew research could lead to 'invisible' electronics
By combining organic and inorganic materials researchers have produced transparent, high-performance transistors that can be assembled inexpensively on both glass and plastics.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2006
Read more'Vortex lattices' may help explain material defects
Physicists at JILA have developed a method of visualizing defects, or disruptions, in rotating patterns.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2006
Read moreLaser-based method cleans up grubby nanotubes
A simple method of cleaning nanotubes by zapping them with carefully calibrated laser pulses.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2006
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