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Nanotechnology in North Dakota, USA: Market Report

Nanotechnology in North Dakota, USA: Market Report

Despite the governments best efforts to attract high-tech businesses to the state, nanotechnology-related activity seems to be restricted largely to teaching. Hence, it is not expected to become a major player in the nanotechnology arena. [More]
Bioactive Nanocomposites

Bioactive Nanocomposites

Bioactive materials are used to interact with or have an effect on tissue in the human body. Nanocomposites are a natural choice when designing bioactive materials, as many biological structures and interfaces also have nanoscale features, making interactionmuch more effective. [More]
SEM Cleaning for Improving Imaging in the Semiconductor Industry

SEM Cleaning for Improving Imaging in the Semiconductor Industry

There has been a tremendous growth in the field of nanotechnology in the past few decades and the semiconductor industry is advancing towards smaller and smaller components. This has resulted in the need for more resolution and magnification. [More]

Niobium Oxide Nanoparticles – Properties, Applications

Niobium oxide nanoparticles are also known as niobium (V) oxide, niobium pentaoxide, dinionium pentaoxide and niobium (5+) oxide. These particles are available in the form of dispersions, coatings and high purity particles. [More]

Silver Tin Alloy Nanoparticles – Properties, Applications

Silver-tin alloy (AgSn) nanoparticles are commonly available in dispersed, coated, transparent and ultra high purity forms. [More]

Chromium Nitrate Nanoparticles – Properties, Applications

Chromium nitrate is primarily used in the dying industry, and in the chemical industry as a precursor for various chromium complexes. [More]

Chromium Carbide Nanoparticles – Properties, Applications

Chromium carbide (Cr3C2) is an excellent refractory ceramic material known for its hardness. Chromium carbide nanoparticles are manufactured by the process of sintering. Their notable properties include good resistance to corrosion and ability to resist oxidation even at high temperatures. [More]
Selection of Nanomaterials for Antimicrobial Applications

Selection of Nanomaterials for Antimicrobial Applications

The antimicrobial properties and low toxicity nature of silver ions make silver to be used in anti-fouling surface coatings, packaging materials and wound dressings. [More]
Formulation and Applications of Gold Colloids

Formulation and Applications of Gold Colloids

The suspension of sub-micron gold nanoparticles in a solvent is termed as gold colloids. The solvent is most often water. Gold nanoparticles can be offered either in a dry powder form or in a colloidal nanoparticle formulation based on the end application. [More]
Medical, Optical and Electronic Applications of Silver Nanoparticles

Medical, Optical and Electronic Applications of Silver Nanoparticles

Silver nanoparticles demonstrate superior optical properties, high electrical conductivity and anti-microbial properties, which make them one of the most widely used nanomaterials. With these exotic properties, they have found use in photovoltaics, plasmonics, conductive composites and medical applications. [More]
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