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Nanometer Sized Particles Change Structure When Wet - New Technology

Researchers have found that when the surface of a ZnS nanoparticle gets wet, its entire crystal structure rearranges to become more ordered. Posted August 27 2003

20 Nov 2003

Ceramics Reinforced With Nanotubes - New Product

A ceramic material reinforced with carbon nanotubes has been made by materials scientists at UC Davis. The new material is tougher than conventional ceramics, conducts electricity and heat and can act as a thermal barrier. Posted September 16 2003

20 Nov 2003

Chemical 'Scissors' Produce Short Carbon Nanotubes - New Technology

New process yields nanotubes small enough to migrate through cells. Posted July 22 2003

20 Nov 2003

Researchers Grow Silicon Nanowires And Carbon Nanotubes A Room Temperature - New Technology

Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, have found an innovative way to grow silicon nanowires and carbon nanotubes directly on microstructures at room temperature. Posted June 23 2003

20 Nov 2003

New Nanotechnology To Fight Brain Tumors - New Technology

Academics are developing new nanotechnology that could be used to treat brain tumours more effectively by reducing the serious side-effects associated with anti-cancer drugs. Posted May 15 2003

20 Nov 2003

US Senate Approves $3.7B Nanotech Bill - News Item

The U.S. Senate has approved $3.7 billion over the next four years for nanotechnology research and development. Posted November 19 2003

20 Nov 2003

Zyvex Announces Distribution Agreement with Micro Optics - News Item

Companies collaborate to sell tools for micro and nanotechnology applications

From Zyvex 20 Nov 2003

IBEA Researchers Make Significant Advance Towards a Synthetic Genome - New Technology

Researchers have significantly advanced methods to improve the speed and accuracy of genomic synthesis

20 Nov 2003

Commonly Used Plastic Could Lead To Cheap Electronic Memory - New Product

Engineers have invented a combination of materials that could lead to cheap and super-compact electronic memory devices for archiving digital images or other data. Posted November 13 2003

20 Nov 2003

Ultrathin Stearic Acid Films Grown on Liquid Mercury - New Technology

Researchers have grown ultrathin stearic acid films on liquid mercury. This unique scenario allowed them to study the structures that result at extremely low levels of surface coverage. Details of the structures and how they differ from those grown on water are provided. Posted November 15 2002

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