Microfluidic specialist Dolomite is now taking entries for this year's Productizing Science Competition. After the huge success of last year's competition, the company is once again looking for innovative microfluidics concepts to turn them into commercial reality.
Oct 1st, 2013
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Indian researchers have explored the superparamagnetism of lead nanopowder.
Oct 1st, 2013
Read moreThe graphene industry is moving beyond the hype and is focusing on realistic low hanging fruits. The production methods are fast improving, making volume production at competitive prices possible in the medium term. Most suppliers are fast moving up the value chain to focus on higher value added products such as master-batches or inks.
Oct 1st, 2013
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A new study has found that 'waviness' in forests of carbon nanotubes dramatically reduces their stiffness. Instead of being a detriment, the waviness may make the nanotube arrays more useful as thermal interface material for conducting heat away from integrated circuits.
Oct 1st, 2013
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New production method broadens the perspectives for an improved use of the graphene - many different forms are possible.
Oct 1st, 2013
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Novel method gives scientists ability to peer inside batteries, fuel cells, and other devices as they operate to gain insight that could improve performance.
Oct 1st, 2013
Read moreGovernor Cuomo announces NY HEALS initiative that brings together top researchers from public and private institutions to prevent, treat and cure a variety of diseases.
Oct 1st, 2013
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There is certainly no shortage of lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices, but in most cases manufacturers have not yet found a cost-effective way to mass produce them. Scientists are now developing a platform for series production of these pocket laboratories.
Oct 1st, 2013
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Chemotherapy is often preferred for fighting cancer, but its side effects can be considerable. A new technique may reduce these in future: nanoparticle-encapsulated substances could kill off tumor cells selectively. This will be easier on patients.
Oct 1st, 2013
Read moreA microfluidic chip developed at the University of Michigan is among the best at capturing elusive circulating tumor cells from blood - and it can support the cells' growth for further analysis.
Sep 30th, 2013
Read morePitt-led research team receives U.S. Army Research Office grant to develop 4D printing of adaptive materials.
Sep 30th, 2013
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A cheap and simple process using natural fibers embedded with nanoparticles can almost completely rid water of harmful textile dyes in minutes, report Cornell University and Colombian researchers who worked with native Colombian plant fibers.
Sep 30th, 2013
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A $2 million NSF grant will support development of a unique approach to making extremely compact and highly efficient antennas and electronics. The new technology will use principles derived from origami paper-folding techniques to create complex structures that can reconfigure themselves.
Sep 30th, 2013
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The world's sharpest X-ray beam shines at DESY. At the X-ray light source PETRA III, scientists generated a beam with a diameter of barely 5 nanometres. This fine beam of X-ray light allows focusing on smallest details.
Sep 30th, 2013
Read moreA quantum computer can solve tasks where a classical computer fails. The question how one can, nevertheless, verify the reliability of a quantum computer was recently answered in an experiment at the University of Vienna.
Sep 30th, 2013
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New research is aimed at improving lithium ion batteries through possible new electrode architectures with precise nano-scale designs. The researchers have presented nanowires that block diffusion of lithium across the wire's silicon surface and promote layer-by-layer axial lithiation of the nanowire's germanium core.
Sep 30th, 2013
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