Diamonds and dust for better cement
Structural studies at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source could point to reduced carbon emissions and stronger cements.
Dec 12th, 2011
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Colossal conducting variation at the nanoscale
Colossal magnetoresistance phenomenon occurs when nanoclusters form at specific temperatures.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreOpinion study reveals few concerns with nanotechnology
An opinion study about the perceived risks associated with nanotechnology conducted with a diverse panel of South Carolinians to explore public reaction to, and understanding of, nanotechnology shows relatively low levels of concern about the exceedingly miniature materials.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreZeolite synthesis made easy - Possible applications in chemistry and industry
Researchers have discovered a novel route for the synthesis of EMT zeolite from colloidal precursors at near ambient temperature within a short time.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreHow long do electrons live in graphene?
Together with international colleagues, scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) have added another important component towards understanding the material graphene; a material that is currently receiving a lot of attention: They have determined the lifetime of electrons in graphene in lower energy ranges.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreCarbon nanotubes best for 3D electronics
Researchers at Chalmers have demonstrated that two stacked chips can be vertically interconnected with carbon nanotube vias through the chips. This new method improves possibilities for 3D integration of circuits, one of the most promising approaches for miniaturization and performance promotion of electronics.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreBasque entities develop new nano-alloyed steels for the car industry
The aim of this project is to apply nanotechnology to steel car components to ensure they behave in a more efficient manner.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreEuropean Journal of Law and Technology special issue on nanotechnology regulations
The European Journal of Law and Technology (EJLT) Special issue on the regulation of nanotechnology is now officially online.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreFeatured MULT-EU-SIM workshop celebrated at the Trends in Nanotechnology Conference, TNT2011
MULT-EU-SIM aims to gather the simulation research community in Europe to establish a joint vision of multiscale modelling and simulation. This will enable to prepare Europe to play a leading role in the opening era of computational sciences where multiscale simulation will profoundly change the scientific and technological practices.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreNanobodies zur Behandlung schwerer Krankheiten
Die Forschungsgruppe von Prof. Markus Affolter am Biozentrum der Uni Basel hat erstmals eine Methode entwickelt, mit der sich Nanobodies zur gezielten Beeinflussung und Steuerung von Proteinfunktionen im Koerper einsetzen lassen.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreScientists see a beckoning hand from the nano-world
Nanoscientists creating nano-sized tools have accidentally created a tiny item which looks like a beckoning hand.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreMolecular actuators: Crystals take a bow
Thin, strong microcrystals containing photosensitive double bonds can flex or straighten on light exposure.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read morePromising method for the synthesis of palladium nanosprings
Electrochemical co-deposition of two metals followed by the selective etching of one allows for the synthesis of nanospring structures.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreStorage mechanism for entangled photons another step towards quantum computing
In the newly proposed scheme, the crystal generating the entangled photons is placed between two mirrors. Interference effects caused by the photons bouncing back and forth between the mirrors ensure that the photons are produced with a very narrow distribution of wavelengths, which is an important requirement for quantum computers.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreDetoxifying carbon nanotubes
Competitive binding between blood proteins can reduce the toxicity of protein-coated carbon nanotubes toward cells.
Dec 12th, 2011
Read moreMulti-purpose photonic chip paves the way to programmable quantum processors
A multi-purpose optical chip which generates, manipulates and measures entanglement and mixture - two quantum phenomena which are essential driving forces for tomorrow's quantum computers - has been developed by researchers from the University of Bristol's Centre for Quantum Photonics. This work represents an important step forward in the race to develop a quantum computer.
Dec 11th, 2011
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