A recent paper by Dr. Katherine A. Mirica et al (2012) describes the structural and functional principle to carbon nanotubes for their application in the detection of harmful gases.
By Kalwinder Kaur
15 Oct 2012
AZoNano speaks to Lance Criscuolo, CEO of Zyvex Technologies about their materials and vessels, including the recently launched LRV-17 Long Range Vessel.
In this interview, co-founder and CEO of B.E.S.S. Technologies, Dr Fernando Gomez-Baquero talks to AZoNano about their technology and processes, and about their partnership with the CNSE at UAlbany.
In this interview, Dr Mohan Ananth, Senior Director of Marketing and Product Management for Carl Zeiss Microscopy, talks to AZoNano about their new Orion NanoFab multibeam ion microscope.
Nanostructured materials have unique properties which cannot be achieved when working with the bulk form of the material. Applications for these special properties have beenuggested in many industries - the cosmetics industry is one of those most eager to make the most of the available opportunities.
By Will Soutter
21 Sep 2012
In this interview, Prof. Michael Strano and Dr. Qing Hua Wang talk about their work on graphene, and explain how the properties of the atomically thin layers of carbon depend on what type of material they are placed on.
By Will Soutter
13 Sep 2012
Construction is a massive global industry, with a very high environmental footprint. This article explores some of the ways in which nanotechnology is being used in the sustainable construction movement.
By Will Soutter
12 Sep 2012
Regenerative medicine attempts to restore living tissue which has been lost or damaged. It is a highly interdisciplinary field which has only been made possible by the intersection of recent advances in stem cell therapy, bioengineering, and nanotechnology.
By Will Soutter
7 Sep 2012
Molecular recognition and molecular encapsulation are nanoscale processes that offer great potential for applications as diverse as sensors, environmental remediation and targeted drug delivery. Molecular imprinting enables polymers to mimic the behaviour of natural receptor binding sites.
By Prof. Joseph J. BelBruno
6 Sep 2012
Modern warfare and the threat of terrorism have driven a wave of research into more sensitive and more accurate explosive sensors, and nanomaterials form the backbone of many of these new technologies.
By Will Soutter
5 Sep 2012