New results by scientists at Umea University show that not only water but also alcohol solvents can be inserted to expand the structure of graphite oxide under high pressure conditions. The information is helpful in the search for new methods to develop amazing materials that could be used for instance in nanoelectronics and for energy storage.
Dec 21st, 2009
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How do individual cells or proteins react to changing pH levels? Researchers at the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente have developed a technique for 'gently' adjusting pH: in other words, without damaging biomolecules.
Dec 21st, 2009
Read moreThe use of an electronic smelling system capable of discriminating which tomatoes, melons or other products have a more attractive aroma is a particularly valuable aid for agro-food firms.
Dec 21st, 2009
Read moreJapanese researchers have developed a synthetic molecular transport system that could form the basis for the development of a method for transporting therapeutic genes into cell nuclei.
Dec 21st, 2009
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Bei der Aufklaerung der Strukturen von transparenten Festkoerpern sind Physiker einen bedeutenden Schritt vorangekommen. Ein von ihnen entwickeltes, auf der Einzelmolekuelspektroskopie beruhendes Verfahren ist imstande, die Strukturen eines Festkoerpers, z.B. eines polykristallinen Materials, unter dem Mikroskop sichtbar zu machen.
Dec 21st, 2009
Read moreMax Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) at Garching and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have concluded an agreement to intensify their collaboration in the field of fusion research. This will entail inauguration of three joint professorships.
Dec 21st, 2009
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Boston University biomedical engineers have devised a method for making future genome sequencing faster and cheaper by dramatically reducing the amount of DNA required, thus eliminating the expensive, time-consuming and error-prone step of DNA amplification.
Dec 20th, 2009
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Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have found a new way to use a synthetic form of DNA to control the assembly of nanoparticles - this time resulting in switchable, three-dimensional and small-cluster structures that might be useful, for example, as biosensors, in solar cells, and as new materials for data storage.
Dec 20th, 2009
Read moreThe Physics department of Lucknow University is organizing a three-days conference '2nd National Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology' between December 21 and 23.
Dec 20th, 2009
Read moreImec has made a plasmonic nanostructure for use with surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy.
Dec 19th, 2009
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Professor Alexander Balandin studies single-atom-thick structures with remarkable ability to conduct heat.
Dec 19th, 2009
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Nader Jalili, an associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern University, is working to create a controlled nanorobot that will be capable of performing non-invasive cancer surgery with a degree of precision not possible through existing surgical procedures.
Dec 18th, 2009
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Georgia Tech Prof. Zhong Lin Wang is one of six foreign scientists selected as academicians to be inducted into the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) this year.
Dec 18th, 2009
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Researchers have devised a sensor on a chip that can not only detect but also measure single particles. They expect the sensor will be able to measure nanoparticles smaller than 100 nanometers in diameter (about the size of a virus particle) on the fly.
Dec 18th, 2009
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A quick and easy way to take 3D images at the nanoscale with a single measurement has been developed by US researchers. The process works by bouncing a single beam of x-rays off an object, then collecting the scattered wave pattern using a curved detector.
Dec 18th, 2009
Read moreShell of single-protein capsule degrades or remains intact based on environment.
Dec 18th, 2009
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