Man-made pores mimic important features of natural pores
Inspired by nature, researchers design tiny, synthetic pores that mimic important features of cellular ion channels and other molecular channels.
Jul 17th, 2012
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Weak light can now be used for applications as well - researchers harvest infrared light
Chemists and materials scientists from the University of Groningen and the FOM Foundation have found a way of 'harvesting' infrared light more efficiently. For this they use special molecules, which act as light antennae to capture the energy from weak infrared light.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreChips with self-assembling rectangles
New technique allows production of complex microchip structures in 1 self-assembling step.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreWorld record: Aerographite is the lightest material in the world
A network of porous carbon tubes that is three-dimensionally interwoven at nano and micro level - this is the lightest material in the world. It weights only 0.2 milligrams per cubic centimetre, and is therefore 75 times lighter than Styrofoam, but it is very strong nevertheless.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreWeltrekord: Das leichteste Material der Welt kommt aus Norddeutschland
Ein Netzwerk aus por�sen Kohlenstoffr�hrchen, die dreidimensional auf Nano- und Mikroebene ineinander verwachsen sind - das ist das leichteste Material der Welt. Mit 0,2 Milligramm pro Kubikzentimeter ist es 75-mal leichter als Styropor und h�lt trotzdem eine Menge aus.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreMax-Planck-Gesellschaft and EPFL launch nanotechnology partnership
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft and EPFL signed on Monday a partnership agreement that involves creating a joint laboratory. The two institutions now combine their expertise in the field of nanosciences.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreFunding boost for super microchip
Griffith University's Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre has been awarded $1 million in research funding by the State government to develop production processes for a silicon carbide microchip.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreWith drug-loaded nanogel, researchers attack cancerous tumors
Yale University scientists have developed a new mechanism for attacking cancerous tumors that intensifies the body's immune response while simultaneously weakening the tumor's ability to resist it.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreSmart blister packaging for pharmaceuticals
Holst Centre and Qolpac have announced to extend their partnership to develop existing smart blister technology for high-volume pharmaceutical applications. Together, the new partners will extend Holst Centre's existing thin-foil smart blister technology to create intelligent tablet packaging that actively helps people adhere to medication regimes.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreNew material breakthroughs for the printed and large area electronics industry
We are witnessing a rapid multiplication of available conductive materials for printed and large area electronics on the market. The different materials distinguish themselves by their conductivity, particle size, curing conditions, availability and cost. New material breakthroughs for the printed and large area electronics industry will be one of the main topics at the Printed Electronics Asia event, which will take place on October 2-3 in Tokyo, Japan.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreNovel, low-cost nanocomposite adsorbent for dye removal from wastewater
Researchers have prepared dye-adsorbing nanocomposites based on wood waste and residue with potential use in wastewater treatment of the effluents from textile and dye industries.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreCalculations reveal fine line for hydrogen release from storage materials
Scientists calculate microscopic reaction mechanisms in promising energy storage material aluminum hydride - and challenge outdated reaction curve interpretations.
Jul 17th, 2012
Read moreResearchers develop 'nanorobot' that can be programmed to target different diseases
University of Florida researchers have moved a step closer to treating diseases on a cellular level by creating a tiny particle that can be programmed to shut down the genetic production line that cranks out disease-related proteins.
Jul 16th, 2012
Read moreUnique properties of graphene lead to a new paradigm for low-power telecommunications
Columbia Engineering pioneers ultralow-power optical information processing and frequency generation in graphene-silicon photonic circuits.
Jul 16th, 2012
Read moreGold nanoparticles could treat prostate cancer with fewer side effects than chemotherapy
In new study, scientists found that nanoparticles, produced from chemicals in tea, reduced tumors by 80 percent.
Jul 16th, 2012
Read moreFullerene-based transistors ramp up speed and memory for mobile devices
Working with carbon molecules called C60, researchers have successfully built a sophisticated memory transistor that can both transfer and store energy, eliminating the need for a capacitor.
Jul 16th, 2012
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