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Nano-boric acid makes motor oil more slippery
Combining nanoparticles of boric acid - known primarily as a mild antiseptic and eye cleanser = with traditional motor oils improves their lubricity and by doing so increase energy efficiency.
August 6, 2007 Read more
Nanotechnology fabrication could benefit from new levitation theory
Scientists have discovered a new way of levitating tiny objects - paving the way for future applications in nanotechnology.
August 6, 2007 Read more
Nanoparticle technique could lead to improved semiconductors
Researchers explore 'deep trap' phenomenon.
August 6, 2007 Read more
Democratic technologies? The final report of the Nanotechnology Engagement Group
The Nanotechnology Engagement Group, a UK group established to support public bodies in developing a wider programme of social and ethical research and public dialogue around nanotechnology, has released its final report.
August 4, 2007 Read more
Measuring happiness with nanotechnology?
Nanobiotechnology could be used as a measure of happiness, stress levels and health.
August 4, 2007 Read more
Portugese nanotechnology priorities
Portugal hopes to stimulate initiatives in three key areas during its stint in the EU's Presidency seat: publishing and scientific information; nanosciences and nanotechnologies; reform and modernisation of universities.
August 4, 2007 Read more
Ceramic tubes could cut greenhouse gas emissions from power stations
Greenhouse gas emissions from power stations could be cut to almost zero by controlling the combustion process with tiny tubes made from an advanced ceramic material.
August 3, 2007 Read more
A new wrinkle in thin film science
Simple, inexpensive way to measure material properties could impact cosmetics, coating and nanoelectronic industries.
August 3, 2007 Read more
Scientists train nanoscale building blocks to take on new shapes
Researchers have figured out how to train synthetic polymer molecules to self-assemble and form into long, multicompartment cylinders.
August 3, 2007 Read more
Nano-layer of ruthenium stabilizes magnetic sensors
A layer of ruthenium just a few atoms thick can be used to fine-tune the sensitivity and enhance the reliability of magnetic sensors.
August 3, 2007 Read more
Changing the rings: a key finding for magnetics design
Researchers have done the first theoretical determination of the dominant damping mechanism that settles down excited magnetic states -"ringing" in physics parlance - in some key metals
August 3, 2007 Read more
Conductive nanowires created using self-assembly on silicon chips
A team of researchers from Canada have demonstrated an innovative technique for producing very small conductive nano-wires on silicon chips. Process can produce nano-wires that are 5,000 times longer than they are wide.
August 2, 2007 Read more
Porphyrin electron-transfer reactions observed at the molecular level
Researchers have observed and documented electron transfer reactions on an electrode surface at the single molecule level for the first time, a discovery which could have future relevance to areas such as molecular electronics, information storage, and solar energy conversion.
August 2, 2007 Read more
Nanorisk newsletter: Collaboration is key to protecting nanotechnology workers
Collaboration is key to protecting nanotechnology workers. This is the title of the feature article in the August issue of our nanoRISK newsletter.
August 2, 2007 Read more
Automation of nanotechnology manufacturing may be ahead
In an assist in the quest for ever smaller electronic devices, engineers have adapted a decades-old computer aided design and manufacturing process to reproduce nanosize structures with features on the order of single molecules.
August 1, 2007 Read more
Conference on occupational health and safety in nanotechnology labs and industries
A major conference on health and safety in laboratories and industrial workplaces employing nanotechnology will take place on November 15-17, 2007 in Santa Barbara, CA.
August 1, 2007 Read more
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