Theoretically, carbon nanotubes can conduct 1,000 fold more electric current when compared to a metal conductor of equal size.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Aug 2011
A research team led by Dr Andrei Khlobystov of the School of Chemistry of The University of Nottingham has demonstrated that nano-level chemical reactions, which modify the carbon nanotube structures, can be triggered by an internal ‘attack’.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Aug 2011
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have introduced a unique microscopy method that aids scientific research related to studying reactions that restrict extensive application of fuel cell technologies.
University of California at San Diego (UCSD) physicists have discovered a new technique for controlling the direction and speed of light with the help of memory metamaterials whose characteristics can be subjected to constant changes.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
17 Aug 2011
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, a supplier of contamination monitoring and particle counting solutions, has introduced a fluid particle counter with detection limit of about 25 nm.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
17 Aug 2011
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) researchers have developed a unique integrated circuit by coalescing two cutting-edge technologies that include straintronics and spintronics.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
17 Aug 2011
A supplier of scientific solutions and instruments for molecular and materials research, Bruker has introduced the Dimension Edge PSS atomic force microscope (AFM) for patterned sapphire substrate (PSS) measurement in order to manufacture high-brightness light-emitting diode (HB-LED).
A Utah-based company for industrial and consumer electronic assemblies, HzO has declared that the company has achieved a considerable capital increase to immediately commence worldwide sales of its patent-pending WaterBlock technology.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
17 Aug 2011
A research team at the Optoelectronics Research Centre of the University of Southampton has designed nano-structured glass optical devices, which find uses in optical manipulation and will considerably decrease medical imaging costs.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
17 Aug 2011
Anasys Instruments’ AFM-IR system has been recognized by Microscopy Today in the receipt of the 2011 Innovation Award. It was presented to CEO, Roshan Shetty, at the 2011 M&M Annual conference held this year in Nashville, TN.
JPK Instruments are happy to announce that registration is now open for the tenth annual international symposium on the applications of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and optical tweezers.
Responding to demand for its leading etch, deposition and growth equipment, Oxford Instruments has invested in many key areas of the business recently and expanded its workforce by over 30% in the past 12 months.
Stanford University (Stanford, CA) is extending their research capability in the area of nanotechnology and photonics with the decision to purchase three Plasma-Therm dry etching systems.
A team of researchers and engineers has introduced a novel type of self-adhesive, ultra-thin electronic device, by coupling accurate micro-manufacturing and theoretical modeling, which is capable of measuring information on muscle activity, brain waves, and human heart without employing conductive liquids, glues or massive equipment.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Aug 2011
Nanosys, an advanced material architect, has declared that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has provided a grant to improve and address its SiNANOde materials for application in the automotive industry.