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Graphene Nanostructures Could Pave Way for the Development of Future Transistors

Graphene nanoflakes, tiny and very favorable for probable applications in the field of nanoelectronics, are being investigated by a SISSA’s team.

29 Mar 2018

Dragonfly-Inspired Nano Coating Kills Bacteria Upon Contact

Studies have shown that the wings of dragonflies and cicadas prevent bacterial growth due to their natural structure.

29 Mar 2018

‘Photonic Hook’ Allows You to Fish for Bacteria

Using a curved light beam as a ‘photonic hook’ can manipulate the movement of small particles; including individual cells, bacteria, and nanoscale particles.

By Thomas Hornigold 27 Mar 2018

Kyoto University Researchers Use JPK NanoWizard® AFM to Study Mechanotransduction Mechanisms

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the research of Professor Taiji Adachi which uses the JPK NanoWizard® AFM to und...

From Bruker BioAFM 27 Mar 2018

Design principles could point to better electrolytes for next-generation lithium batteries.

A new approach to analyzing and designing new ion conductors — a key component of rechargeable batteries — could accelerate the development of high-energy lithium batteries, and possibly other energy storage ...

26 Mar 2018

Nanocrystalline Graphite Coatings to Enable Ultra-Low-Power Electronics for Tough Environments

Scientists from the Universities of Bristol and Southampton, along with Microsemi, have displayed reliable operation of microelectromechanical relays by coating the contacts with nanocrystalline layers of graphite, to facilitate ultra-low-power electronics for challenging environments.

21 Mar 2018

Reducing the Thermal Conductivity in Nanowires Using “Wings”

Silicon nanowires are a well-documented & researched material, possessing semiconducting properties, e.g. a low thermal conductivity.

By Liam Critchley 19 Mar 2018

HERMES for Direct Measurement of Temperature at Nanoscale

A group of researchers discovered a method to find out the local temperature of a material from an area with a width of just one-billionth of 1m.

14 Mar 2018

'White Graphene' Architecture Holds Promise for Unparalleled Hydrogen Storage Capacity

Engineers from Rice University have discovered the ideal architecture for storing hydrogen in "white graphene" nano materials.

14 Mar 2018

Even New AFM Tips are Not as Clean as You Think!

Atomic probe microscopy (AFM) tips are supposed to be chemically inert and should not interfere with measurements.

By Lakshmi Supriya 14 Mar 2018

Applying Graphene to Nuclear Waste Management

Recently, growth in the nuclear industry has been fuelled by the necessity of nations worldwide to overcome dependency on fossil fuels.

By Hareth Al Maskary 14 Mar 2018

Evolutionary Selection of Single-Crystal Growth - Method for Advancing Scalable 2D Materials

Making large, monolayer single-crystal-like graphene films measuring over a foot, is dependent on “survival of the fittest” competition among crystals.

13 Mar 2018

Researchers Monitor Growth of Minute Gallium Arsenide Nanowires

Researchers have been successful in observing the growth of very tiny gallium arsenide wire, providing strategies to produce tailor-made nanowires.

12 Mar 2018

Use of Diamond-Based Polarizers Completely Transforms MRI Technology

The nanodiamond enables the tumor tissue to be quickly detected and isolated in a better way from the surrounding healthy tissue.

12 Mar 2018

Effective Slow-Release Fertilizers Using Graphene

Researchers are developing fertilizers with lower environmental impacts and minimized costs for farmers, using graphene as a fertilizer carrier.

12 Mar 2018

Nanotechnology News

Graphene Nanostructures Could Pave Way for the Development of Future Transistors

Dragonfly-Inspired Nano Coating Kills Bacteria Upon Contact

‘Photonic Hook’ Allows You to Fish for Bacteria

Kyoto University Researchers Use JPK NanoWizard® AFM to Study Mechanotransduction Mechanisms

Design principles could point to better electrolytes for next-generation lithium batteries.

Nanocrystalline Graphite Coatings to Enable Ultra-Low-Power Electronics for Tough Environments

Reducing the Thermal Conductivity in Nanowires Using “Wings”

HERMES for Direct Measurement of Temperature at Nanoscale

'White Graphene' Architecture Holds Promise for Unparalleled Hydrogen Storage Capacity

Even New AFM Tips are Not as Clean as You Think!

Applying Graphene to Nuclear Waste Management

Evolutionary Selection of Single-Crystal Growth - Method for Advancing Scalable 2D Materials

Researchers Monitor Growth of Minute Gallium Arsenide Nanowires

Use of Diamond-Based Polarizers Completely Transforms MRI Technology

Effective Slow-Release Fertilizers Using Graphene

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Single-Step Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes for Better Energy Storage

Enhancing Slurry Stability in Lithium-Ion Batteries with Turbiscan Technology

PiFM and its Role in Nanoscale Chemical Imaging

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