Nickel Titanium alloy nanoparticles have been suggested for various applications in catalysis - from electrocatalysts in solid oxide fuel cells to replacements for platinum in catalytic converters
Researchers from Columbia Engineering in New York have disproved claims that graphene loses its strength when fabricated on a large scale.
By Will Soutter
4 Jun 2013
Something straight out of a science fiction film is fastly becoming an exciting reality as scientists from the University of Manchester have discovered a material which combines graphene, a one-atom thick layer of graphite, with the transition metal dichalcogenides.
By Kris Walker
3 Jun 2013
Researchers at the University of Michigan have taken an important step towards thermoelectric materials which are efficient enough to be used for large-scale generation of electricity from waste heat in places like power plants.
By Will Soutter
31 May 2013
This article will elaborate on the properties and applications of palladium oxide nanoparticles, which are used primarily in the chemical industry as a catalyst.
Tantalum carbide (TaC) nanoparticles exhibit hardness which is greater than that of diamond. It is used in cutting tools and in advanced composites.
Silicon nitride nanoparticles are resistant to shock, oxidation, wear and corrosion. They have a wide range of applications as coatings, bulk materials, or in composites.
Lanthanum hexaboride is an inorganic, refractory ceramic materials with a very high electron emissivity. This article will elaborate on the properties and applications of lanthanum hexaboride nanoparticles.
Chromium oxide occurs in nature as a rare mineral called eskolaite. Its main applications are as a gree colorant for glass, inks and paints.
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.
By Will Soutter
17 May 2013