Developing an effective and robust system for deepening our understanding of the characteristics of the tissue, structure, mechanical properties and organization of bone at the level of the nanoscale, as well as for expanding our understanding of bone interactions at this scale, is imperative for advancing medical techniques for treating bone-related disorders.
By Sarah Moore
20 Jan 2020
Nanotube fibers are a mixture of yarns possessing impressive thermal, chemical, and electrical properties. The yarn holds carbon nanotube fibers, which wrap several electrical charges. These yarn fabrics can also semi-conduct, or super-conduct electrical charges; and, the fibers may be either single or multi-walled nanotubes
By Sydney Luntz
20 Jan 2020
A catalytic converter reduces the toxicity of nanoparticles released by petroleum-based engines. In January 2018, researchers from the University of Technology in Tampere, Finland, took atmospheric measurements near traffic.
By John Allen
16 Jan 2020
The carbon footprint of the chemical industry is huge; in the UK alone direct emissions from the sector accounted for 11.2m tonnes of CO2 - 10m tonnes from burning fuel and 1.2m tonnes from chemical processes, producing greenhouse gases as a by-product.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
16 Jan 2020
The development of agriculture is essential due to the rapid growth in population, creating a demand for food. Sustainable growth of the agricultural system using new and innovative techniques such as nanotechnology, brings positive increases in agricultural produce.
By Priyom Bose, PhD
16 Jan 2020