Researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a new photoelectric device that is both flexible and transparent. The device converts light into electrical signals by exploiting the unique properties of the recently discovered materials graphene and graphExeter. GraphExeter is the best known room temperature transparent conductor and graphene is the thinnest conductive material.
Apr 19th, 2013
Read moreIn search of a definitive conclusion on the potential risks, the EU funded PROSUITE project has been set up to analyse the environmental impact of nanosilver released from sports T-shirts during their entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal.
Apr 19th, 2013
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Researchers have developed and tested a solar-powered nano filter that is able to remove harmful carcinogens and antibiotics from water sources - lakes and rivers - at a significantly higher rate than the currently used filtering technology made of activated carbon.
Apr 19th, 2013
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Scientists have produced the first high-resolution structures of a bacterial version of the important protein vacuolar ATPase, revealing previously unknown details of its pumping mechanism.
Apr 19th, 2013
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High-powered microscopic techniques give scientists a detailed view of a critical nanoscale component of the cellular infrastructure
Apr 19th, 2013
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In the bizarre world of quantum physics, objects can be in more than one place at a time and future events can change the past. New research makes that microscopic realm even a bit stranger.
Apr 19th, 2013
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New research reveals that pure gold nanoparticles found in everyday items such as personal care products, as well as drug delivery, MRI contrast agents and solar cells can inhibit adipose (fat) storage and lead to accelerated aging and wrinkling, slowed wound healing and the onset of diabetes.
Apr 19th, 2013
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In a scientific two-for-one deal, Cornell researchers have created compartment nanoparticles that may carry two or more different drugs to the same target. Meanwhile, the same technology gets applied to fuel cells, where catalysts may be formed into porous structures to expose more surface area.
Apr 18th, 2013
Read moreSales of chicken products in China plummeted recently during an outbreak of a deadly new strain of bird flu. From bird flu to mad cow disease, numerous food scares have made global headlines in recent years. A technique developed by University of Missouri Professor of Engineering Shubhra Gangopadhyay's group may make food contamination testing more rapid and accurate. The detection test also could accelerate warnings after bioterrorism attacks.
Apr 18th, 2013
Read moreIUCLID, used by chemical industry to register substances under REACH, now features thirteen nanomaterial-specific reporting templates designed by JRC scientists.
Apr 18th, 2013
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An advanced nanofocusing optic dubbed multilayer Laue lens is being developed by the optics fabrication group at Brookhaven National Laboratory's National Synchrotron Light Source II for nanoscale imaging.
Apr 18th, 2013
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An Indiana University School of Medicine breast cancer surgeon is pursuing research that will utilize glass, gold, nanotechnology and Greek mythology hoping to vanquish breast cancer that has metastasized to the brain.
Apr 18th, 2013
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Ultrafast high-resolution imaging in real time could be a reality with a new research discovery led by the University of Melbourne.
Apr 18th, 2013
Read moreA new non-profit organization was launched this month to promote the responsible development and commercialization of graphene and graphene-enabled products.
Apr 18th, 2013
Read moreThe goal of INFINITEX (the Spanish acronym for Research into New Functions and Incorporated Intelligence in Textiles) project is to provide a boost to a national value chain for working with high added value functional and intelligent fabrics, as well as increasing their functions performances in terms of protection and comfort.
Apr 18th, 2013
Read moreResearchers have created a simpler, greener bottom-up method that replaces some of the carbon atoms with boron and nitrogen. This enables them to 'grow' graphene-like honeycomb lattices, simply by exposing the compounds to light.
Apr 18th, 2013
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