New method of artificial photosynthesis turns gold atoms into purple nanoparticles
Chemists developed a method of artificial photosynthesis, and proved it by turning gold atoms into purple-colored nanoparticles.
Jan 26th, 2011
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New, low-cost technique for rapidly prototyping nanoscale devices
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new technique for rapidly prototyping nanoscale devices and structures that is so inexpensive the 'print head' can be thrown away when done.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreNanoparticles for odor removal
Scientists are reporting development of a new approach for dealing with offensive household and other odors - one that doesn't simply mask odors like today's room fresheners, but eliminates them at the source.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreTransatlantic partners to analyse environment and health risks of manufactured nanomaterials
For the first time, scientists from both sides of the Atlantic are joining forces to discover what the risks of manufactured nanomaterials might be, and provide the scientific evidence base needed to inform government and industry policies.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreThe world can be powered by alternative energy, using today's technology, in 20-40 years
A new study analyzing what is needed to convert the world's energy supplies to clean and sustainable sources says that it can be done with today's technology at costs roughly comparable to conventional energy. But converting will be a massive undertaking on the scale of the moon landings. What is needed most is the societal and political will to make it happen.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreGrowth-factor-containing nanoparticles accelerate healing of chronic wounds
Mass. General team develops novel platform to deliver growth factors deep within injured tissue.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreNanowires exhibit giant piezoelectricity
Researchers report that piezoelectricity in GaN and ZnO nanowires is enhanced by as much as two orders of magnitude as the diameter of the nanowires decrease.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreMM Live UK 2011 - Call for papers
The Micro Manufacturing Conference now in its 3rd edition, is characterised by high quality presentations from leading users of the technologies and industry commentators. For 2011, the Conference will continue on the theme of Business Critical Technologies for Micro and Precision Manufacturing.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreHow toxic are nanoparticles? New ISO standard helps find out
With the rapid growth of nanotechnology-based products, researchers, manufacturers, regulators and consumers are increasingly concerned with their safety and environmental impact. To help address this issue, ISO has published an International Standard to support the inhalation toxicity testing of nanoparticles.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreDevelopment of organic materials that melt by light irradiation
Researchers in Japan have developed organic materials that melt from solid to liquid (i.e., undergo phase transition) with only the irradiation of light, without heating, and can furthermore be restored to their original solid state.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreNew 3D tracking microscope allows scientists to follow individual molecules in live cells
Scientists with the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies have developed a 3D tracking microscope to follow three-dimensional movement of individual protein molecules inside live cells.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreChancen und Risiken der Nanotechnologie: Sicherheitsforschung in Bayern
Bei der Tagung 'Chancen und Risiken der Nanotechnologie: Sicherheitsforschung in Bayern' am 13. Dezember wurden Chancen und Risiken der Nanotechnologien fuer Umwelt und Gesundheit aus unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln objektiv und ausgewogen dargestellt und zwischen Referenten und Teilnehmern der Tagung zum Teil kontrovers diskutiert.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreCOIN to debut nanomedicine commercialization workshop
The topic of the workshop will be 'Actionable Strategies for Company Building and Moving to Market'. This workshop is an add-on to the established North Carolina Nanotechnology Commercialization Conference, which is hosted by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Charlotte Research Institute, the Small Business and Technology Development Center, and COIN.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreArmchair nanoribbons made into spintronic device
In a development that may revolutionize handheld electronics, flat-panel displays, touch panels, electronic ink, and solar cells, as well as drastically reduce their manufacturing costs, physicists have created a spintronic device based on 'armchair' graphene nanoribbons.
Jan 26th, 2011
Read moreGraphene and spintronics combo looks promising
A team of physicists has taken a big step toward the development of useful graphene spintronic devices.
Jan 25th, 2011
Read morePhysicists take new look at the atom
Measuring the attractive forces between atoms and surfaces with unprecedented precision, University of Arizona physicists have produced data that could refine our understanding of the structure of atoms and improve nanotechnology.
Jan 25th, 2011
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