The separation of gas mixtures using nanoporous materials is an emerging field of research with many potential applications including fuel cells, batteries, gas sensors and gas purification.
By Will Soutter
27 Feb 2013
There is a rapid growth in the science behind touch screens, and presently there are more than 20 different touchscreen technologies in production. Almost all of these rely on indium tin oxide (ITO), which is gradually being replaced by cheaper, more effective nanomaterials.
By Will Soutter
26 Feb 2013
Nanotechnology-enabled devices will form the core of the next generation of wireless communication technologies, allowing wireless networks to keep up with the increasing performance demands of mobile electronic devices.
By Will Soutter
19 Feb 2013
Among the range of technologies already available for the direct conversion of solar light to electricity, organic photovoltaics offer a range of benefits.
By Will Soutter
15 Feb 2013
Nanomaterials have begun to be widely used in environmental remediation, which is based on using highly reactive or absorbent nanomaterials to remove pollutants. The characteristics of these nanomaterials enable efficient chemical transformation or degradation of the contaminants.
By Will Soutter
31 Jan 2013
Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) are an efficient type of thin-film photovoltaic cell. They are based on printable semiconductor materials, including an electrolyte and a photo-sensitized anode.
By Will Soutter
28 Jan 2013
Magnetic nanoparticles are a group of nanoparticles that can be manipulated with a magnetic field. These particles commonly comprise magnetic particles like nickel, cobalt, iron and their chemical compounds.
By Will Soutter
25 Jan 2013
Carbon nanotubes can improve the electrical, thermal and mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composite materials.
Display devices play an important role in the sharing of information as they are used in our daily lives in a range of applications. MEMs could be used to create high quality, low-power displays for portable devices.
By Will Soutter
23 Jan 2013
Have you ever thought of substituting that huge backpack of textbooks with a single electronic paper sheet - keeping all that data on one device folded and kept in your wallet? What about a ride in a solar-powered vehicle stretched around you like skin?
By Will Soutter
23 Jan 2013