Controlled disorder - scientists find way to form random molecular patterns
Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a way to control how tiny flat molecules fit together in a seemingly random pattern.
Nov 30th, 2011
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Modelling can help to improve fuel cell function
In her doctoral dissertation, Suvi Karvonen examines the local and cell level modelling of PEMs, or polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells.
Nov 30th, 2011
Read moreNational workshop on nanotechnology for defence applications concluded in New Delhi
The event marked the Golden Jubilee of Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), a premier institute of the Defence Research and Development Board (DRDO), working on development of solid state devices for defence needs.
Nov 30th, 2011
Read moreExpert questions accuracy of performance measures of energy storage systems
Researchers call for a new, standardized gauge of performance measurement for energy storage devices that are as small as those used in cell phones to as large as those used in the national energy grid.
Nov 30th, 2011
Read moreNanomedicine breakthrough by IBN and IBM named top 10 world changing ideas by Scientific American
A nanoparticle that can destroy drug-resistant bacteria developed by the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN), and the IBM Almaden Research Center, has recently been named one of 10 world changing ideas by Scientific American in its Technology Special Report.
Nov 30th, 2011
Read moreResearchers use a 3D printer to make bone-like material (w/video)
It looks like bone. It feels like bone. For the most part, it acts like bone. And it came off an inkjet printer.
Nov 29th, 2011
Read moreUC Berkeley names Professor David Graves as first Lam Research Distinguished Chair in Semiconductor Processing
The Lam Research Distinguished Chair is the Berkeley Nanosciences and Nanoengineering Institute's first-ever endowed Chair.
Nov 29th, 2011
Read moreMaking a light-harvesting antenna from scratch
A biomimetic antenna for gathering sunlight may one day transform solar-powered devices.
Nov 29th, 2011
Read moreTwo-step technique makes graphene suitable for organic chemistry
The future brightened for organic chemistry when researchers at Rice University found a highly controllable way to attach organic molecules to pristine graphene, making the miracle material suitable for a range of new applications.
Nov 29th, 2011
Read moreCobblestones on implants hoodwink innate immunity
Coating the surface of an implant such as a new hip or pacemaker with nanosized metallic particles reduces the risk of rejection, and researchers at the University of Gothenburg can now explain why: they fool the innate immune system.
Nov 29th, 2011
Read moreComplexity of grain boundaries in ceramics: electrons reveal it all
Scientists describe how they have been able to unravel the structure of grain boundary defects in ceramics with both atomic resolution and chemical sensitivity by combining advanced electron microscopy techniques with theoretical simulations. Their findings shed new light onto these universally important defects and demonstrate that their structure can be much more complex than is often assumed.
Nov 29th, 2011
Read moreResearchers discover new nanoscale electronic state on graphene sheets
Researchers from the London Centre for Nanotechnology have discovered electronic stripes, called 'charge density waves', on the surface of the graphene sheets that make up a graphitic superconductor. This is the first time these stripes have been seen on graphene, and the finding is likely to have profound implications for the exploitation of graphene.
Nov 29th, 2011
Read moreWhole-cell imaging at nanometer resolutions using fast and slow focused helium ions
A new study demonstrates that microscopy with helium ions may greatly enhance both surface and sub-cellular imaging.
Nov 29th, 2011
Read moreImperfections may improve graphene sensors
Although they found that graphene makes very good chemical sensors, researchers at Illinois have discovered an unexpected "twist" - that the sensors are better when the graphene is "worse" - more imperfections improved performance.
Nov 29th, 2011
Read moreResearch probes potential link between cancer and zinc oxide nanoparticles in consumer products
A study led by a group of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) researchers has found that a chemical commonly used in consumer products can potentially cause cancer.
Nov 29th, 2011
Read moreTyndall scoops multiple awards for its work in energy efficient nanoelectronics
Tyndall National Institute recently won a series of awards for its work in energy efficient nanoelectronics.
Nov 29th, 2011
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