Surface transforms self-organization
Future organic electrical and optical devices could be based on thiophenes, including oligothiophenes, because of their potential for improved and tunable properties.
Jun 7th, 2007
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Nanotube flickering reveals single-molecule rendezvous
A new technique in nanotechnology allows researchers to zoom in and observe quantum transactions on a single carbon nanotube.
Jun 7th, 2007
Read moreMicrogravity tower attracts global scientific community
The microgravity tower will allow scientists to study, in a reduced-gravity environment, many diverse phenomena in many fields including nanomaterials, new materials, fire-safety, metallurgy, biotechnology and combustion.
Jun 7th, 2007
Read moreNew nanomaterials to deliver anticancer drugs to cells
Researchers have successfully manipulated nanomaterials to create a new drug-delivery system that promises to solve the challenge of the poor water solubility of today's most promising anticancer drugs.
Jun 7th, 2007
Read moreConsumer Report's first nanotechnology test
Consumer Report has been testing sunscreens for its July issue. Of the eight products tested for nanoparticles, all contained them, but the tests found no correlation between their presence and sun protection.
Jun 6th, 2007
Read moreUltralong nanobelts for wiring nanoelectric devices
Scientists are reporting for the first time the fabrication of "ultralong nanobelts" that are about a millimeter long.
Jun 6th, 2007
Read moreScientists eye nanoparticles as glaucoma treatment
Nanoparticles of a material used to polish glass and as a catalyst to remove grime in the walls of self-cleaning ovens shows great promise as a potential treatment for glaucoma.
Jun 6th, 2007
Read moreDendrimer synthesis branches out
Swedish researchers have devised an efficient and practical way to make dendrimers, highly branched polymer-like molecules with a promising future in nanotechnology and biomedicine.
Jun 6th, 2007
Read moreSearch and destroy cancer cells with nanoparticles
Korean scientists have developed a proof-of-concept method for cancer detection and treatment.
Jun 6th, 2007
Read moreEU and Japan agree on joint priorities for promoting research, including nanotechnology
The EU and Japan adopted a paper on 'Promoting research and innovation towards prosperity' at a joint summit on June 5.
Jun 6th, 2007
Read moreThe original nano workout - helping carbon nanotubes get into shape
Researchers have developed a new method of compacting carbon nanotubes into dense bundles. These tightly packed bundles are efficient conductors.
Jun 6th, 2007
Read moreAlgorithm may help chipmakers work with tangles of nanotubes
Engineers found a way to design circuits that should work even when many of the nanotubes in them are twisted and misaligned.
Jun 6th, 2007
Read moreEconomic development organization forms nanotechnology unit
As an indication of nanotechnology's growing importance, the first official meeting of the Working Party on Nanotechnology, held May 8-9 in Leuven, Belgium, addressed research cooperation, technology impacts, policy dialogues and public outreach.
Jun 5th, 2007
Read moreLaunch of the European X-ray laser facility
The commissioning of the first six of ten possible experimental XFEL stations is expected to begin in 2013.
Jun 5th, 2007
Read moreTwo non-magnetic materials suddenly show magnetism at their interface
Magnetic layers in semiconductor structures are particularly interesting for new information carriers.
Jun 5th, 2007
Read moreNew methods for manufacturing bioactive paper products
New methods are being developed in Finland for the economical mass production of bioactive paper products, among others based on printing technology.
Jun 5th, 2007
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