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Nanohemisphere Arrays can Enhance Quality Factors of Surface Lattice Resonances

Plasmonic surface lattice resonances supported by metal nanoparticle arrays have many merits such as strong field enhancements extended over large volumes, as well as long lifetimes, narrow linewidths, angle-dependent dispersion, and a wide range of wavelength tunability.

31 Aug 2020

Sub-Nanometer Scale Spatial Resolution in Photoluminescence Imaging

Prof. DONG Zhenchao and Prof. HOU Jianguo from University of Science and Technology of China of Chinese Academy of Sciences improved the spatial resolution from 8 nm to ~8 Å of photoluminescence imaging.

31 Aug 2020

New Nanomachine Helps Explore Peptide-Loading Complex Involved in Immune System

An extraordinary nanomachine performed a small but significant step towards an effective immune reaction. Simulations are used by scientists to figure out its operation.

31 Aug 2020

AXT and Delmic Install Unique Cathodoluminescence and CLEM Solution at UTS

AXT and Delmic are proud of a first in the world installation. They recently installed a Delmic SPARC cathodoluminescence (CL) and SECOM correlative light and scanning electron microscope (CLEM) on the same FIB-SEM at the Microstructural Analysis Unit at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).

From AXT Pty Ltd 31 Aug 2020

Stretchable, Ultrasensitive Gas Sensors Based on Nanocomposites

A stretchable, wearable gas sensor for environmental sensing has been developed and tested by researchers at Penn State, Northeastern University and five universities in China.

28 Aug 2020

Stibnite Nanodots can Act as High-Optical Quality Waveguides, Shows Study

Antimony sulfide, or stibnite, has been investigated intensively in recent years as a promising material for nontoxic, environmentally friendly solar cells.

27 Aug 2020

Method Helps Identify High-Quality Graphene Quickly and Economically

Scientists from Monash University in Australia have now designed the world’s first technology that could enable industries to detect and export high-quality graphene in a faster, cheaper, and more precise manner than present-day techniques.

27 Aug 2020

High Quality 8-Position Parallel Reaction Station

Asynt has introduced a second-generation version of its popular DrySyn OCTO reaction station that delivers the same outstanding performance, at the same price, with improved features and a new, more aesthetically pleasing, design.

From Asynt 27 Aug 2020

Nanoparticles Could Deliver Heat Stress Relief to Plants

New research suggests that nanotechnology could help protect plants against heat stress caused by soaring temperatures and lengthy heatwaves. The breakthrough is the next step in a field provisionally referred to as ‘plant therapeutics’ that could revolutionize agriculture.

By Robert Lea 26 Aug 2020

Scientists Discover a New 2D Ferroelectric Material Just Two Atoms Thick

As part of an international research team, researchers from the University of Arkansas have discovered a two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectric material with a thickness of just two atoms.

26 Aug 2020

Multiple Laser Light Scattering Goniometer

Testa Analytical Solutions e.K announce the launch of an upgrade kit for its BI-200SM light scattering goniometer system providing access to multiple laser Static Light Scattering (SLS) and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) techniques.

26 Aug 2020

Study Investigates Core-Shell Nanocatalyst AU@CDs for Ammonia Synthesis

In a paper published in NANO, a team of researchers from Xinjiang University, China have prepared Au@CDs photocatalyst with core-shell structure by combining coal-based carbon dots with gold sol.

25 Aug 2020

DNA Nanoswitches Show Potential for Rapid Detection of Emerging Viruses

Programmable DNA nanoswitches that bind to viral RNA in human body fluids may provide an inexpensive platform to rapidly detect a wide variety of emerging viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, according to a new study.

24 Aug 2020

Engineered Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Show Promise for Treating Genetic Disorders

Inserting genetic material into the body to treat diseases caused by gene mutations can work, scientists say - but getting those materials to the right place safely is tricky.

24 Aug 2020

Interactions Between Nanomaterials and Components of a Biosystem

Nanoscience is a multidisciplinary area of science which enables researchers to create tools that help in understanding the mechanisms related to the interactions between nanomaterials and biomolecules.

21 Aug 2020