The power of microparticles
A discovery has the potential to transform the treatment of a heart attack, after a new approach boosted heart function and reduced heart scarring in preclinical studies.
Jan 20th, 2014
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Optical soliton waves observed in silicon photonic crystal for the first time
An international research team, led by researchers from the University of Sydney, have observed an on-chip soliton compression in a silicon photonic crystal for the first time.
Jan 20th, 2014
Read moreNanoprobe for early diagnosis of prostate cancer
An international team of researchers successfully produced a new nanoprobe to diagnose cancerous cells.
Jan 19th, 2014
Read moreNanophotonic solar-power device would use heat to enhance efficiency
New approach developed at MIT could generate power from sunlight efficiently and on demand.
Jan 19th, 2014
Read moreFunctionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes used to remove mercury from industrial wastewater
Researchers produced a sorbent made of multiwalled carbon nanotubes functionalized with sulfuric groups which can be used in removal of mercury from wastewater.
Jan 18th, 2014
Read moreDefective by design: Pt3Co concave nanocubes
Researchers report the simple synthesis of high-quality Pt3Co nanocubes with a concave structure.
Jan 18th, 2014
Read moreHighly efficient broadband terahertz radiation from metamaterials
Scientists have demonstrated broadband terahertz wave generation using metamaterials. The discovery may help develop noninvasive imaging and sensing, and make possible terahertz-speed information communication, processing and storage.
Jan 17th, 2014
Read moreTiny swimming bio-bots powered by beating heart cells (w/video)
The alien world of aquatic micro-organisms just got new residents: synthetic self-propelled swimming bio-bots.
Jan 17th, 2014
Read moreEnhancing bioavailability of healthful components in food using nanoparticle design
Food scientist Hang Xiao is studying the biochemical fate of nanoemulsion-based food delivery systems in the gastrointestinal tract, hoping to enhance the absorption of beneficial food components encapsulated in delivery systems.
Jan 17th, 2014
Read moreSmooth sailing: Rough surfaces that can reduce drag
Modeling structures that trap air under water and could one day lead to more energy-efficient ships.
Jan 17th, 2014
Read moreThermoplasmonics - Physicists quantify temperature changes in metal nanowires
Using the interaction between light and charge fluctuations in metal nanostuctures called plasmons, a University of Arkansas physicist and his collaborators have demonstrated the capability of measuring temperature changes in very small 3-D regions of space.
Jan 17th, 2014
Read moreEuropean nanoelectronics undertaking has fully allocated its 2.86 bn euro budget
The 63 ENIAC Joint Undertaking projects arising from 9 open and competitive calls for R+D proposals in nanoelectronics reach a total of 2.86 billion euro in eligible costs.
Jan 17th, 2014
Read moreLaser-induced damage in focus
A better understanding of laser-induced damage in crystals that convert laser light from one wavelength to another could enhance laser device performance.
Jan 17th, 2014
Read moreA nanotechnology catalyst with a million uses
A hybrid nanowire-nanoparticle palladium catalyst achieves unprecedented catalytic lifetimes for chemical synthesis.
Jan 17th, 2014
Read moreCarbon nanotube sponge shows improved water clean-up
A carbon nanotube sponge capable of soaking up water contaminants, such as fertilisers, pesticides and pharmaceuticals, more than three times more efficiently than previous efforts.
Jan 17th, 2014
Read moreNanotechnology Industries Association webinar - Benefiting from Horizon 2020
On 4 February 2013 NIA will host a free webinar on the new EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, also known as Horizon 2020.
Jan 16th, 2014
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