Researchers have incorporated specific nanoparticles into the leaves of a watercress plant (Nasturtium officinale), which resulted in the emission of soft light for almost four hours.
By Priyom Bose, PhD
3 Jul 2020
Grain boundaries are characteristic features of polycrystalline compounds that play an important role in increasing the strength of the materials. For heavy-weight industrial applications, engineering these grain boundaries to tweak material properties plays an important factor.
By Ankita Biswas
2 Jul 2020
The development of self-cleaning glass follows nanotechnology advancement. Such technology can help to significantly reduce window cleaning costs in tall buildings and has several applications in many industries.
By Priyom Bose, PhD
1 Jul 2020
Aside from promising developments at the academic level, there are already existing solutions being implemented within the industry to convert toxic industrial gases into usable carbon nanotubes. One example of a company who is producing results is Clean Carbon Technologies.
This article discusses graphene and the types and properties of the polymer films that can be made from it.
A scientist from Michigan State University (MSU) believes he has uncovered two sensitive, easy-to-use nano-based optical systems that can accurately identify COVID-19 patients at high risk of death.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
19 Jun 2020
Find out how nanoimprinting for optics applications can be achieved using nanoimprint lithography.
Researchers continuously investigate tribological effects beyond the macroscopic level, which has led to the everchanging field of nanotribology.
By Benedette Cuffari
16 Jun 2020
Over the last decade, many researchers have explored the use of nanoparticles in the construction industry to produce cement-based materials with superior properties.
By Parva Chhantyal
15 Jun 2020
Geobacter is a microbe that has the unique ability to produce magnetite in the absence of oxygen. This property has led researchers to develop bacterial nanowires with electrical conductivity.
By Priyom Bose, PhD
12 Jun 2020