New magnetic polymers may advance spintronics technologies
The development may help lead to new techniques for faster and more versatile computer chips, among other applications.
Dec 19th, 2006
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Coaxial nanotube photoconductors
Coaxial structure shapes optoelectronic properties.
Dec 19th, 2006
Read moreNanotechnology implant could measure tumor growth, treatment
A tiny implant now being developed at MIT could one day help doctors rapidly monitor the growth of tumors and the progress of chemotherapy in cancer patients.
Dec 18th, 2006
Read moreCall for papers: Nanotechnology and Industrial Ecology
The Journal of Industrial Ecology invites you to submit articles for a special issue on Industrial Ecology and and Nanotechnology by March 1, 2007.
Dec 18th, 2006
Read moreAptamer-quantum dot combo detects proteins
Aptamers can function as both a capping agent and a targeting agent.
Dec 18th, 2006
Read moreInorganic nanoparticles improve gene transfer into cells
Calcium phosphate nanoparticles to function as stable gene carriers.
Dec 18th, 2006
Read moreNanoparticles designed for dual-mode imaging
Researchers have married the best characteristics of two types of nanoparticles to create a single nanoparticle probe that can yield clinically useful images of both tumors and the molecules involved in cancer.
Dec 18th, 2006
Read moreApplication of micro and nanotechnologies for the rapid detection of pesticides and pathogens
Emerging nanotechnologies will provide innumerable advantages in the quality control of foodstuffs and food safety.
Dec 18th, 2006
Read moreNanomaterials vulnerable to dispersal in natural environment
Laboratory experiments with carbon nanotubes use show significant potential for dispersal in aquatic environments.
Dec 18th, 2006
Read moreMaking better magnetic nanoparticles
Using a polymer coating designed to resemble the outer surface of a cell membrane, researchers have created a highly stable, biocompatible magnetic nanoparticle expected to improve the sensitivity of MRI.
Dec 18th, 2006
Read moreAs fast as a shark in water
A new coating system improves the aerodynamics of vehicles and aircraft.
Dec 15th, 2006
Read moreAnti-fogging windshields through nanotechnology
A clear view with transparent coatings.
Dec 15th, 2006
Read moreNanotechnology bandage speeds up healing
The first clinical trials of a medical bandage that heals wounds faster concludes this month.
Dec 15th, 2006
Read moreMolecular Solomon's knot
Self-organization leads to intertwined molecular rings.
Dec 15th, 2006
Read moreColluding with colloids: scientists make liquid crystal discovery
Findings indicate that manipulating the size of colloids, micron-sized or nanometer-sized particles, can produce huge changes in the material properties of liquid crystals.
Dec 14th, 2006
Read moreISO Nanotechnology technical committee advances work in Seoul
In its largest meeting to date, more than 100 delegates from seventeen nations gathered in Seoul, Korea, last week for the third plenary meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 229, nanotechnologies.
Dec 14th, 2006
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