Dr. Xiaolong Zou, Research Associate at Rice University talks to AZoNano about Sub-Nanowire Formation.
In the LED, semi-conductor, automotive and medical sectors, surface metrology and characterization is an important criterion to ensure product performance in a wide range of applications. These industries use 3D optical microscopy for fast and accurate process monitoring, research, and product development.
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a two-dimensional (2D) nanostructured material that has been used for many years as an industrial lubricant in its bulk form. The 2D form of the material was not discovered until 2011, when scientists succeeded in producing a transistor made from this new material.
By Will Soutter
3 Jan 2013
Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) serve as an alternative carrier system for traditional colloidal carriers like polymeric microparticles, nanoparticles, liposomes and emulsions. SLNs act as a new colloidal drug carrier for intravenous applications.
By Will Soutter
20 Dec 2012
Nanopollution is a growing issue - we are already releasing a large amount of nanomaterials into the environment, and we do not have a strong idea how many of them will impact human health. Research is progressing rapidly, and hopefully we will build a picture of which materials need particular care and attention, and develop methods of dealing with them, before too much damage is done.
By Will Soutter
18 Dec 2012
For years, there has been a growing demand for materials that are lightweight with high strength. Metal matrix nanocomposites are often better in these areas than pure metals or alloys, and CNTs are an increasingly popular composite material.
Researchers are paying more and more attention to graphene derived materials which may be just as revolutionary as graphene itself.
By Will Soutter
12 Dec 2012
The University of Wisconsin has strong research credentials in the use of nanotechnology for renewable energy applications, and is highly active in national and international scale academic collaborations.
In this interview, Gang Han tells AZoNano about his work on photoluminescent nanoparticles, which show great promise for super-resolution microscopy and deep-tissue imaging.
By Will Soutter
10 Dec 2012
Nanocellulose is a light solid substance obtained from plant matter and comprises nanosized cellulose fibrils.
By Will Soutter
10 Dec 2012