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New Ultrasensitive Optical Nanoprobes to Monitor Bioelectric Activity of Neurons

Ultrasensitive nanoscale optical probes have been created by scientists from UC Santa Cruz, to observe the bioelectric activity of neurons and other excitable cells.

22 Oct 2019

Rational Design Concept for Creating GaAsBi-Based Nanostructures

A nanowire can be defined as a rod-structure with a diameter usually narrower than several hundred nanometers. Owing to its structure and size, it displays characteristic properties that are not seen in bigger bulk materials.

22 Oct 2019

Ground-breaking Modular Research Microscope, Showcasing in PI Booth at Neuroscience 2019

The new ambitious Flamingo Light Sheet Microscope Project relies on precision motion systems from PI and will be featured in the PI booth at Chicago, IL

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 21 Oct 2019

New Ultrasensitive Method Using Graphene Nanomechanical Bolometer to Measure Light

Physicists at the University of Oregon have formulated a new method of measuring light—with the help of microscopic drums to hear light.

18 Oct 2019

Spin Currents can be Harnessed Using Double Layer of Graphene

To manufacture transistors that work using the spin of electrons, instead of their charge, it is essential to discover a way of turning spin currents on and off. Moreover, the period of the spins should at least match the time taken for these electrons to pass via a circuit.

18 Oct 2019

Fight Against Global Antibiotic Resistance Aided by Novel Nanomesh Drug Delivery System

By discovering a concept for formulating nanomeshes as an effective drug delivery system for antibiotics, researchers are now one step closer to fighting universal antibiotic resistance.

17 Oct 2019

Westwater Resources Receives First Shipment of Graphite Concentrate

Westwater Resources, Inc., an energy materials development company, announced today that it has taken delivery of the first shipment of natural flake graphite concentrate pursuant to its recently announced long-term graphite purchase agreement.

From Westwater Resources, Inc. 17 Oct 2019

Nanomesh Drug Delivery Provides Hope Against Global Antibiotic Resistance

The fight against global antibiotic resistance has taken a major step forward with scientists discovering a concept for fabricating nanomesh as an effective drug delivery system for antibiotics.

17 Oct 2019

AGM Develops Composite Applications for Space Exploration with Infinite Composites Technologies

Applied Graphene Materials and Infinite Composites Technologies, a designer, developer and manufacturer of composite pressure vessels, have together developed a composite material technology suitable for specific space applications. Infinite Composites has successfully incorporated AGM's graphene technology into two resin systems for cryogenic pressure vessels being considered for use in multiple NASA spaceflight missions, including materials on the International Space Station Experiments (MISSE), Artemis, and Lunar Gateway.

From Applied Graphene Materials 17 Oct 2019

Can Nanotechnology Be Used to Improve Access to Clean Water?

By David J. Cross 16 Oct 2019

Visualizing Electric Charge Density of Materials at Sub-Angstrom Resolution

A new scanning transmission electron microscopy technique developed by scientists from the University of California, Irvine allows the electric charge density of materials to be visualized at sub-angstrom resolution.

15 Oct 2019

Rice Team Exposes How Plasmons Enhance Electroluminescence

Researchers at Rice University have discovered revealing information where light from a molecule encounters light from a nanoparticle.

15 Oct 2019

Integrated Nanophotonic Wavelength Router Based on Intelligent Algorithm

Integrated nanophotonics, which takes photons as information carriers, is widely used in optical communication, optical information processing, optical computing. Nanophotonic wavelength router, which can separate and steer different incident optical wavelengths into different output ports, is an essential component for photonic integration.

15 Oct 2019

UNSW Scientists Design Graphene Filter to Purify Methane from Biogas

UNSW researchers are using ‘wonder material’ graphene to generate sustainable energy in municipal wastewater treatment plants.

14 Oct 2019

Cenostar and XG Sciences Partner to Deliver Graphene-Enhanced Concrete

XG Sciences, Inc., a market leader in the design and manufacture of graphene nanoplatelets and advanced materials containing graphene nanoplatelets, announced today the signing of a distribution agreement with CenoStar, a global provider of functional fillers.

From Cenostar 11 Oct 2019