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Whilst many celebrate the amazing properties these novel materials can bring to technological applications, others fear we may be opening a modern Pandora's box. Temptation, Temptation, Temptation: Why Easy Answers About Nanomaterial Risk are Probably Wrong
Whilst many celebrate the amazing properties these novel materials can bring to technological applications, others fear we may be opening a modern Pandora's box.
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Nanotechnology has come to symbolize the next industrial revolution in America. The opportunities to reduce the scale of products, to make materials lighter and stronger, and to design machines that perform useful functions on the micrometer and smaller scale seem endless. Nanomaterials - Securing the Future with Lessons from the Past
Nanotechnology has come to symbolize the next industrial revolution in America. The opportunities to reduce the scale of products, to make materials lighter and stronger, and to design machines that perform useful functions on the micrometer and smaller scale seem endless.
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Single molecule electronics is a research field focusing on the study of electron transfer through single molecules. One of the long-term goals is to develop devices with functional units defined by the single molecule. Electronics With Single Molecules
Single molecule electronics is a research field focusing on the study of electron transfer through single molecules. One of the long-term goals is to develop devices with functional units defined by the single molecule.
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Nanoscience and nanotechnology is recognized as the key strategy to improve conventional and develop new membrane technologies by exploring novel nanomaterials and nano-scale processes. Engineering of Nanomembranes for Emerging Applications
Nanoscience and nanotechnology is recognized as the key strategy to improve conventional and develop new membrane technologies by exploring novel nanomaterials and nano-scale processes.
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One of the challenges in tissue engineering applications is to preserve cells normal physical activities on synthetic scaffolds and maintain tissue-specific function. Polyelectrolyte Films - Versatile Approach to Generate Well-Controlled Environments for Tissue Engineering Applications
One of the challenges in tissue engineering applications is to preserve cells normal physical activities on synthetic scaffolds and maintain tissue-specific function.
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The development of microarrays for analysis and manipulation of cells or viruses has attracted considerable interest from both researchers and biomedical related industry. Soft Lithography Enhances Biological Cells Imaging
The development of microarrays for analysis and manipulation of cells or viruses has attracted considerable interest from both researchers and biomedical related industry.
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The estimated measuring time, along with the reliability and significance of the results often plays an important role in almost any analytical question. Analyses for quality assurance must often be done very quickly in production environments. The NETZSCH furnace helps with thermal analysis. Using High Speed Furnaces to Speed Up Thermal Analysis of Materials and Produce Quality Results by Netzsch
The estimated measuring time, along with the reliability and significance of the results often plays an important role in almost any analytical question. Analyses for quality assurance must often be done very quickly in production environments. The NETZSCH furnace helps with thermal analysis.
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The presence of residual oxygen is a well known problem in thermal analysis. When samples are to be investigated under inert gas conditions using the presence of residual oxygen is decisive in most cases because possible oxidation of the sample would lead to undesired results and incorrect interpretations. Eliminating Residual Oxygen During Thermal Analysis of Materials in Inert Atmospheres by Netzsch
The presence of residual oxygen is a well known problem in thermal analysis. When samples are to be investigated under inert gas conditions using the presence of residual oxygen is decisive in most cases because possible oxidation of the sample would lead to undesired results and incorrect interpretations.
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In Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), the temperature change of a sample in a crucible is measured during heating and compared to a reference (empty crucible). Descrepencies in heat flow is calculated on the basis of this temperature difference curve are overcome using the Tau-R Correction. Using the Tau-R Correction to Correct Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Data by Netzsch
In Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), the temperature change of a sample in a crucible is measured during heating and compared to a reference (empty crucible). Descrepencies in heat flow is calculated on the basis of this temperature difference curve are overcome using the Tau-R Correction.
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Temperature modulated DSC, abbreviated TM-DSC, is an extension of the conventional DSC technique. The use of the TM-DSC method has become widespread, especially in the low-temperature field in the areas of polymers and pharmaceuticals. NETZSCH has expanded it to work at higher temperatures. High-Temperature Temperature-Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimetry (TM-DSC) by Netzsch
Temperature modulated DSC, abbreviated TM-DSC, is an extension of the conventional DSC technique. The use of the TM-DSC method has become widespread, especially in the low-temperature field in the areas of polymers and pharmaceuticals. NETZSCH has expanded it to work at higher temperatures.
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Thermal analysis can yield valuable information on sample composition for a broad range of applications. This application note from NETZSCH demonstrates how simultaneous thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry can help characterize minerals. Iron Hydroxy Sulfate - Simultaneous Thermal Analysis Using the STA 449 F1 Jupiter(R) by Netzsch
Thermal analysis can yield valuable information on sample composition for a broad range of applications. This application note from NETZSCH demonstrates how simultaneous thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry can help characterize minerals.
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Plasma is like a gas, but many of its atoms have been stripped of an electron or two. These positively charged atoms swim about in a crackling-hot sea of negatively charged loose electrons, making plasmas great electrical conductors. Putting Plasma to Work - INL Scientist Using Plasma to Mass-Produce Nanoparticles
Plasma is like a gas, but many of its atoms have been stripped of an electron or two. These positively charged atoms swim about in a crackling-hot sea of negatively charged loose electrons, making plasmas great electrical conductors.
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The Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) is a powerful instrument for nano-meter scale science and technology. Since its invention in 1986, the AFM has evolved by refining its capabilities and ease-of-use. Crosstalk Eliminated (XE) Atomic Force Microscopy - New Generation AFM with Improved Scan Accuracy, Speed and Optics by Park Systems
The Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) is a powerful instrument for nano-meter scale science and technology. Since its invention in 1986, the AFM has evolved by refining its capabilities and ease-of-use.
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The next generation of solar cells will be light, flexible, attractive and most importantly, cheap, because they will be made from organic (plastic) materials. Their flexible lightweight properties will enable them to be deployed over a wide range of new applications. Fabrication of Organic Photovoltaic Devices
The next generation of solar cells will be light, flexible, attractive and most importantly, cheap, because they will be made from organic (plastic) materials. Their flexible lightweight properties will enable them to be deployed over a wide range of new applications.
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The interaction of man-made materials with biological systems is an important issue, especially for products in the fields of medicine, food, cosmetics and other consumer products. The new possibilities offered by nanotechnology will, most likely, lead to an increase in contact with living systems. Materials-Biology Interactions, A Huge Challenge for Nanotechnological Applications
The interaction of man-made materials with biological systems is an important issue, especially for products in the fields of medicine, food, cosmetics and other consumer products. The new possibilities offered by nanotechnology will, most likely, lead to an increase in contact with living systems.
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This Application Note briefly describes the basics of both optical and atomic force microscopy, followed by a discussion of some of the technical challenges of integrating these two distinct imaging modalities. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) - Basics and Technical Challenges of Combining Optical and Atomic Force Microscopy by Asylum Research
This Application Note briefly describes the basics of both optical and atomic force microscopy, followed by a discussion of some of the technical challenges of integrating these two distinct imaging modalities.
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Chemists at Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho State University have invented a way to manufacture highly precise, uniform nanoparticles to order. The technology, Precision Nanoparticles, has the potential to vastly improve the solar cell and further spur the growing nanotech revolution. Nanotechnology Breakthrough - Chemists Invent Way to Make Extremely Precise and Uniform Nanoparticles to Order
Chemists at Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho State University have invented a way to manufacture highly precise, uniform nanoparticles to order. The technology, Precision Nanoparticles, has the potential to vastly improve the solar cell and further spur the growing nanotech revolution.
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Scanning Thermal Microscopy is an AFM imaging mode that maps changes in thermal conductivity across a sample's surface. Similar to other modes that measure material properties (LFM, MFM, EFM, etc.), SThM data is acquired simultaneously with Topographic data. Scanning Thermal Microscopy (SThM) Using EasyScan 2 FlexAFM from Nanosurf
Scanning Thermal Microscopy is an AFM imaging mode that maps changes in thermal conductivity across a sample's surface. Similar to other modes that measure material properties (LFM, MFM, EFM, etc.), SThM data is acquired simultaneously with Topographic data.
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Several different lithography techniques exist that allow modification of material surfaces during or after their microfabrication. One of the most versatile of these techniques probably is the so-called Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN). Lateral Force Microscopy of Dip-Pen Nanolithography Produced Dots Using EasyScan 2 FlexAFM from Nanosurf
Several different lithography techniques exist that allow modification of material surfaces during or after their microfabrication. One of the most versatile of these techniques probably is the so-called Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN).
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This application note describes frequency response measurements of ZN50R-BeCu probes using TTP4 and TTP6 Cryogenic Probe Stations from Lake Shore Cryotronics. Cryogenic Probe Stations - Frequency Response Measurements of ZN50R-BeCu Probes using Cryogenic Probe Stations from Lake Shore Cryotronics
This application note describes frequency response measurements of ZN50R-BeCu probes using TTP4 and TTP6 Cryogenic Probe Stations from Lake Shore Cryotronics.
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This note describes the selection of probe station microscope options available and briefly discusses factors researchers should consider when selecting a microscope option. Cryogenic Probe Stations - Microscopes and Lighting Options Available for Cryogenic Probe Stations from Lake Shore Cryotronics
This note describes the selection of probe station microscope options available and briefly discusses factors researchers should consider when selecting a microscope option.
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When customers ask this question, they are requesting information about the lowest current measurement possible using a probe station. Measurement of small currents requires skill and understanding of the many processes that can effect the measurement. Cryogenic Probe Stations - The Leakage Current of Cryogenic Probe Station by Lake Shore Cryotronics
When customers ask this question, they are requesting information about the lowest current measurement possible using a probe station. Measurement of small currents requires skill and understanding of the many processes that can effect the measurement.
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In a hose single water molecule transport is not a dominate feature however the unique properties of, in particular, carbon nanotubes make single water molecule transport a reality. Are Carbon Nanotubes the Ultimate Water Transporters?
In a hose single water molecule transport is not a dominate feature however the unique properties of, in particular, carbon nanotubes make single water molecule transport a reality.
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For their integration into a desired matrix, nanoparticles often require a surface treatment after or during their synthesis to make them compatible with the surrounding matrix material. Functionalizing the Surface of Nanoparticles: The Approaches Used at the Adolphe Merkle Institute
For their integration into a desired matrix, nanoparticles often require a surface treatment after or during their synthesis to make them compatible with the surrounding matrix material.
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are rolled up sheets of graphite that form into a tube with only one layer of carbon atoms or a tube with many layers of carbon atoms. These carbon nanotubes strain sensors open a new way of developing cheaper multifunctional sensing units for structural health monitoring. Carbon Nanotube Strain Sensors for Structure Health Monitoring in Bridges
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are rolled up sheets of graphite that form into a tube with only one layer of carbon atoms or a tube with many layers of carbon atoms. These carbon nanotubes strain sensors open a new way of developing cheaper multifunctional sensing units for structural health monitoring.
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The world is facing a variety of serious challenges in securing more efficient and sustainable chemical and energy production. Catalysis already plays a central role in such technologies, but novel and inexpensive catalysts are urgently required if we are to meet the global challenges Dynamics of Nanocatalytical Model Systems
The world is facing a variety of serious challenges in securing more efficient and sustainable chemical and energy production. Catalysis already plays a central role in such technologies, but novel and inexpensive catalysts are urgently required if we are to meet the global challenges
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Recent progress in nanotechnology has enabled the development of a filter material capable of removing viruses and bacteria more efficiently than conventional ultraporous filters, and capable of maintaining a high filtration rate. Particle Size Analyzer - Determining the Surface Zeta Potential of Nanofilters for Viral and Bacterial Filtration by Beckman Coulter
Recent progress in nanotechnology has enabled the development of a filter material capable of removing viruses and bacteria more efficiently than conventional ultraporous filters, and capable of maintaining a high filtration rate.
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CNT is solubilized in neither water nor organic solvents. To date, solubilization has been attempted with various methods, and methods based on chemical bonding, physical adsorption, etc., have been reported. In this study, a CNT sample was dispersed with a surfactant. Particle Size Analyzer - Characterizing the Solubilization and Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) by Beckman Coulter
CNT is solubilized in neither water nor organic solvents. To date, solubilization has been attempted with various methods, and methods based on chemical bonding, physical adsorption, etc., have been reported. In this study, a CNT sample was dispersed with a surfactant.
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Dendrimers are representative organic and polymeric nanomaterials used to construct novel devices by accumulative molecular nanomaterials. Dendrimer is a branched polymer whose structure can be precisely controlled. It is believed that the core determines the size, shape, orientation, and diversity, and that the surface, composed of reactive and nonreactive terminal groups, expresses their functionality. Particle Size Analyzer - Characterizing the Surface Functionality of Dendrimers as Molecular Nanomaterials by Beckman Coulter
Dendrimers are representative organic and polymeric nanomaterials used to construct novel devices by accumulative molecular nanomaterials. Dendrimer is a branched polymer whose structure can be precisely controlled. It is believed that the core determines the size, shape, orientation, and diversity, and that the surface, composed of reactive and nonreactive terminal groups, expresses their functionality.
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Liposome, a small, closed vesicle composed of a lipid bilayer membrane, is attracting attention as a drug carrier for chemotherapeutic agents because of its ability to easily regulate lipid composition, particle diameter, charge, etc., and the ability to facilitate targeting by modifying antitumor peptides and antibodies on particle surface. Its particle diameter is a factor that affects pharmacokinetics. Particle Size Analyzer - Characterization of Liposomes as Chemotherapeutic Drug Carriers by Beckman Coulter
Liposome, a small, closed vesicle composed of a lipid bilayer membrane, is attracting attention as a drug carrier for chemotherapeutic agents because of its ability to easily regulate lipid composition, particle diameter, charge, etc., and the ability to facilitate targeting by modifying antitumor peptides and antibodies on particle surface. Its particle diameter is a factor that affects pharmacokinetics.
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The dynamic light-scattering method can be used to obtain particle size distributions of colloidal particles. In this study, the Beckman Coulter DelsaNano was used to measure particle sizes of polystyrene latex (PSL) dispersed in salts with different valences. Particle Size Analyzer - Measuring Particle Size Distribution of Polystyrene Latex (PSL) in Aqueous Salt Solutions by Beckman Coulter
The dynamic light-scattering method can be used to obtain particle size distributions of colloidal particles. In this study, the Beckman Coulter DelsaNano was used to measure particle sizes of polystyrene latex (PSL) dispersed in salts with different valences.
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Future nano-devices are expected to underpin many of the technologies that society relies on, ranging from household electronics to medical implants. 'Self-assembly' holds great promise as a technique for building commercial nano-circuits. Fractals in Nano-Devices
Future nano-devices are expected to underpin many of the technologies that society relies on, ranging from household electronics to medical implants. 'Self-assembly' holds great promise as a technique for building commercial nano-circuits.
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New materials are needed to radically transform the efficiencies of energy harnessing, transduction, storage and delivery, yet the synthesis of advanced composites and multi-metallic semiconductors with nanostructures optimized for these functions remains poorly understood. Novel, Biologically Inspired Approach to High-Performance Batteries
New materials are needed to radically transform the efficiencies of energy harnessing, transduction, storage and delivery, yet the synthesis of advanced composites and multi-metallic semiconductors with nanostructures optimized for these functions remains poorly understood.
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Heterogeneous photocatalysis involves the use of a semi-conducting material which can be excited by the absorption of light. The applications of photocatalysis include water treatment and purification, air treatment and purification, and 'self-cleaning' surfaces. Using Nanotechnology to Improve Photocatalytic Efficiencies for Water Treatment
Heterogeneous photocatalysis involves the use of a semi-conducting material which can be excited by the absorption of light. The applications of photocatalysis include water treatment and purification, air treatment and purification, and 'self-cleaning' surfaces.
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Coventry based advanced technology company Exilica Limited has recently teamed up with Rondol Technology Limited, a producer of polymer processing equipment, to produce prototype composite plastics containing Exilica's µ-Sq beads and Hollow silica shells. Coventry Still Makes Transport; Unique Molecular Delivery Systems for Functional Polymers
Coventry based advanced technology company Exilica Limited has recently teamed up with Rondol Technology Limited, a producer of polymer processing equipment, to produce prototype composite plastics containing Exilica's µ-Sq beads and Hollow silica shells.
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There is a historically tradition of combining gold with food and drink products eg in Japan, tradition suggests thin gold-foils placed into tea, sake and food are beneficial to health. Gold in Food and Beauty Products - The Use of Gold in Food and Beauty Products by World Gold Council
There is a historically tradition of combining gold with food and drink products eg in Japan, tradition suggests thin gold-foils placed into tea, sake and food are beneficial to health.
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What characteristics make gold an ideal material for such wide-ranging applications? The nobility of gold and its resistance to surface oxidation (which would hinder the operation of nano-scale technologies and devices based on other metals) is one important material characteristic. Gold and Nanotechnology - Exciting New Nanotechnology Applications Being Developed Using Gold by World Gold Council
What characteristics make gold an ideal material for such wide-ranging applications? The nobility of gold and its resistance to surface oxidation (which would hinder the operation of nano-scale technologies and devices based on other metals) is one important material characteristic.
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It is not widely known but radiactive gold was used in the treatment of cancer many years ago. Now a number of research groups around the world are using the unique properties of gold to develop new anticancer treatments. Gold and Anticancer Treatment - The Use of Gold in Anticancer Treatments by World Gold Council
It is not widely known but radiactive gold was used in the treatment of cancer many years ago. Now a number of research groups around the world are using the unique properties of gold to develop new anticancer treatments.
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Bruker has combined the N8 NEOS AFM with the SENTERRA Raman microscope. The calibrated sample positioning allows simple and precise serial measurements, and the Raman spectra can be easily located within the AFM image. N8 NEOS SENTERRA - Combining Atomic Force Microscope with Raman Spectroscopy by Bruker AXS
Bruker has combined the N8 NEOS AFM with the SENTERRA Raman microscope. The calibrated sample positioning allows simple and precise serial measurements, and the Raman spectra can be easily located within the AFM image.
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The future success of nanotechnology in textile applications lies in areas where new functionalities are combined into durable, multifunctional textile systems without compromising the inherent favourable textile properties. Incorporation of Nanotechnology in Textile Applications
The future success of nanotechnology in textile applications lies in areas where new functionalities are combined into durable, multifunctional textile systems without compromising the inherent favourable textile properties.
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PMMA is a non water soluble polymer that can be synthesized in a very controllable way by different polymerization techniques, with a narrow molecular distribution and it is easily functionalizable. Among these advantages, this polymer is very stable and easy to handle. Applications of Functionalized PMMA Derivatives in Nanobiomedicine and Nanotechnology
PMMA is a non water soluble polymer that can be synthesized in a very controllable way by different polymerization techniques, with a narrow molecular distribution and it is easily functionalizable. Among these advantages, this polymer is very stable and easy to handle.
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Food is not the first field that comes to mind when looking for opportunities to apply the results of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Most people like their food natural and do not want too much technology to be involved. Food as an Application Field for Nanotechnology
Food is not the first field that comes to mind when looking for opportunities to apply the results of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Most people like their food natural and do not want too much technology to be involved.
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RMIT University researchers have used nanotechnology to create a pioneering sensor that can precisely measure one of the world's most poisonous substances, mercury. The mercury sensor developed by RMIT's Industrial Chemistry Group uses nano-engineered gold structures that attract mercury molecules. Using Nanotechnology to Measure Mercury
RMIT University researchers have used nanotechnology to create a pioneering sensor that can precisely measure one of the world's most poisonous substances, mercury. The mercury sensor developed by RMIT's Industrial Chemistry Group uses nano-engineered gold structures that attract mercury molecules.
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Information storage is such an important aspect that it has been pioneering the development of information technology. As one of the most promising subsets, optical data storage has led to a series of revolutionary advances in this area. Using Nanotechnology to Increase Data Capacity
Information storage is such an important aspect that it has been pioneering the development of information technology. As one of the most promising subsets, optical data storage has led to a series of revolutionary advances in this area.
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There has been a lot of talk in the mainstream media regarding fuel cell powered vehicles as a greener and cleaner alternative to petrol engines over the past few years. A major obstacles to this revolution is the cost of hydrogen fuel cell power plants. How Nanotechnology Promises to Greatly Reduce the Manufacturing Cost of Fuel Cells
There has been a lot of talk in the mainstream media regarding fuel cell powered vehicles as a greener and cleaner alternative to petrol engines over the past few years. A major obstacles to this revolution is the cost of hydrogen fuel cell power plants.
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Optical lithography has driven many of the advances in nano-scale manufacturing, with its ability to print ever smaller features as the technology matures. Nanofabrication and Evanescent Near Field Optical Lithography
Optical lithography has driven many of the advances in nano-scale manufacturing, with its ability to print ever smaller features as the technology matures.
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RNA interference (RNAi) is a powerful strategy for suppressing gene expression in a sequence-specific manner. This strategy offers new potential opportunities for treating various diseases by addressing otherwise 'undruggable' targets. Targeted Nanoparticles as a Safe Platform for Delivery of RNAi Payloads to Immune Cells
RNA interference (RNAi) is a powerful strategy for suppressing gene expression in a sequence-specific manner. This strategy offers new potential opportunities for treating various diseases by addressing otherwise 'undruggable' targets.
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The MicroAngelo features built into Asylum's MFP-3D and Cypher AFM systems offer the most comprehensive capabilities and highest precision available for nanolithography and manipulation. MicroAngelo - Built-in Nanolithography and Nanomanipulation Capabilities with MFP-3D and Cypher AFM from Asylum Research
The MicroAngelo features built into Asylum's MFP-3D and Cypher AFM systems offer the most comprehensive capabilities and highest precision available for nanolithography and manipulation.
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This application note discusses emerging applications for and applications of piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM). Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (PFM) - Current and Emerging Applications of Piezoresponse Force Microscopy by Asylum Research
This application note discusses emerging applications for and applications of piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM).
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This application note discusses problems and solutions to piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) measurements using the MFP-3D AFM and Cypher AFM from Asylum Research. Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (PFM) - Solutions to Limitations of Conventional PFM using MFP-3D and Cypher AFM from Asylum Research
This application note discusses problems and solutions to piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) measurements using the MFP-3D AFM and Cypher AFM from Asylum Research.
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