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Sensors - Space Applications, Improvements with Nanotechnologies and Potential Industry Spin-Offs

Nanomaterials and nanotechnology techniques offer ways of improving the quality of sensors. Looked at here are gas sensors, Schottky diodes, resistive sensors, electrochemical sensors, electrochemical gas sensors and sun sensors used in space applications, with consideration of potential spin-offs.

12 Apr 2005

Nanotechnology Activities in Space - What NASA is Working On

NASA plans to use nanotechnology and nanomaterials in its projects, and is focusing its research on nanomaterials, nanoelectronics and biomolecular nanotechnology. NASA is also exploring the potential uses of carbon nanotubes, as well as working with small businesses on possible industry spin-offs.

12 Apr 2005

Scientists Put Nanosized Probes into Cell Nuceli to Study Inner Workings of a Living Cell

Specially prepared crystalline semiconductors that emit different colours of light when illuminated by lasers allow scientists to watch the inner workings of a living cell. The process consists of inserting fluorescent, nanosized probes called quantum dots into the cell nuclei. Posted 18 March 2005.

12 Apr 2005

Solid Lubricant Product Made with Nanotechnologies is Proclaimed Non-Toxic by Testers - News Item

Testing of the world’s first commercial solid lubricant made using nanomaterials has found the oil to be non-toxic. The lubricant is based on nanospheres and nanotubes of inorganic compounds, whose unique structure of nested spheres allows a unique form of lubrication. Posted 7 April 2005.

12 Apr 2005

Nanomaterials - an Overview of Potential Space Applications

Space applications can benefit from using nanomaterials and nanotechnologies in their production processes. This article considers the use of nanopowders in power systems, aerogels, magnetic nanomaterials, ‘intelligent’ nanomaterials, biomimetic materials and biologically inspired materials.

8 Apr 2005

Research and Development into Nanotechnology with Public Funding Statistics - the Global Picture

Worldwide public funding of nanotechnology research projects has seen significant increases over the last few years. Japan and the USA lead the way in public funding, the setting up of research projects and supporting networks - though Western Europe and South-East Asia are also investing heavily.

8 Apr 2005

Optical Tweezers Advance Research into Diseases Affecting Red Blood Cells Like Malaria

Knowledge regarding the elasticity of red blood cells infected by malaria has been improved through the use of a nanotechnology tool called ‘optical tweezers’. Adding miniscule beads of silica to a cell then focusing a laser beam on to the beads, lets researchers better understand cell properties.

8 Apr 2005

Platinum/Carbon Nanotubes in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs)

Scientists have investigated increasing platinum utilisation in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) by using multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs). Chemical Vapour Deposition CVD and electrodeposition techniques were used during this process, which is likely to result in improved fuel cells

8 Apr 2005

Scientists Find New Way of Releasing Hydrogen from Fuel Cells by Using Ammonia Borane Compound

A US research team has found a new, quick way of releasing hydrogen from the solid compound of a fuel cell, by using the ammonia borane compound. The process involved transforming the compound into a nanomaterial via dissolution in a solvent, then adding the solution to mesoporous silica material.

8 Apr 2005

Researchers Use Supercritical Fluids as Carbon Nanotube ‘Anchors’ to Control Surface Coatings

A new technology involving supercritical fluids has allowed the deposition of anchors on a variety of nanotube types. The new technology provides greater control over anchor loadings. Potential applications for the devices include everything from biosensors to pollution-trapping sponges.

6 Apr 2005

Latest Articles

Sensors - Space Applications, Improvements with Nanotechnologies and Potential Industry Spin-Offs

Nanotechnology Activities in Space - What NASA is Working On

Scientists Put Nanosized Probes into Cell Nuceli to Study Inner Workings of a Living Cell

Solid Lubricant Product Made with Nanotechnologies is Proclaimed Non-Toxic by Testers - News Item

Nanomaterials - an Overview of Potential Space Applications

Research and Development into Nanotechnology with Public Funding Statistics - the Global Picture

Optical Tweezers Advance Research into Diseases Affecting Red Blood Cells Like Malaria

Platinum/Carbon Nanotubes in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs)

Scientists Find New Way of Releasing Hydrogen from Fuel Cells by Using Ammonia Borane Compound

Researchers Use Supercritical Fluids as Carbon Nanotube ‘Anchors’ to Control Surface Coatings

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