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Application of Graphene for THz Electronics

Scientists from the Chalmers University of Technology have developed a flexible detector that can be used in teraHertz frequencies, or at frequencies of 1000 GHz. They achieved this by using graphene transistors on plastic substrates.

1 Nov 2017

Nanotextured Glass Prevents Glare

One of the major inconveniences of modern display screens experienced while using a computer underneath overhead lighting or adjacent to a window, watching television in complete darkness, or taking a photo outdoors on a sunny day using a smartphone is the phenomenon called glare.

31 Oct 2017

Novel Nanoscale Platform to Regulate Degradation in Cells

According to Rice University researchers, a nanoscale antibody first found in camels integrated with a protein-degrading molecule is an effective new system to regulate protein levels in cells. The method could help major research into cellular dynamics as well as the design of artificial gene circuits.

31 Oct 2017

Nanotwins can Slow the Accumulation of Fatigue-Related Damage in Metals

Fatigue caused by repetitive strain is considered to be the primary cause of failure in metal structures and components. However, new research demonstrates how crystalline structures known as nanotwins are capable of slowing the accumulation of fatigue-related damage.

31 Oct 2017

New 3D-Printed Device Could Make Versatile Nanofiber Meshes at Much Lower Cost

Meshes produced from fibers with nanometer-scale diameters have a broad range of potential applications, including solar cells, water filtration, tissue engineering, and even body armor. However, their commercialization has been hindered by inefficient manufacturing methods.

30 Oct 2017

Research on the Ability of Protein to Conduct Electricity Like Metals

Even the most experienced of scientists can get a surprise jolt at times from a totally unpredictable result when pushing the boundaries of discovery.

30 Oct 2017

Gold-Coated Silver Nanoparticles Irradiated by Laser Pulse Found to be Antibacterial

It is a known fact that silver nanoparticles, or AgNPs, have exceptional antibacterial characteristics and are believed to be a favored candidate in the crucial hunt for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They have the potential to inhibit enzymes and can make bacteria to have irregularly shaped membranes, leading to outcomes such as restricted growth or even cell death.

27 Oct 2017

2D Materials in Devices Help Separate Salts in Seawater

Two-dimensional (2D) materials have been successfully assembled into devices with the tiniest possible manmade holes for water desalination.

27 Oct 2017

Green Light Given for Detecting Various Gases at Ambient Temperature

Scientists from Russia have devised a mechanism which involves using green light to detect molecular hydrogen in order to light up a nanocrystalline composite sensor based on indium and zinc oxides. This is the first time that a gas sensor has been able to function at ambient temperature. The study was reported in the Scientific Reports journal.

27 Oct 2017

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Is Now Hanging Out In A Vibration-Isolating "Hammock" Supported By Minus K's Negative-Stiffness Vibration Isolators

The vault-like, 40-foot diameter, 40-ton door of NASA's Johnson Space Center’s historic Chamber A sealed shut on July 10, 2017, signaling the beginning of about 100 days of cryogenic testing for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in Houston. Behind the hulking door, the process to transform the chamber’s interior to match the airless, frigid environment of space began.

From Minus K Technology 27 Oct 2017

Researchers Crack the Problem of Fragile and Expensive Smartphone Screens

Physicists at the University of Sussex may have come up with a solution to the long-standing problem of fragile smartphone screens.

26 Oct 2017

Advancements in Nanowire Structures is Sure to Enhance Nanotechnology

A study by researchers from Swansea University has demonstrated that advancements in nanowire structures will pave the way for developing more durable and stable nanotechnology for application in futuristic semiconductor devices.

26 Oct 2017

New Academic Journal Focuses on Discoveries in Applied Nanomaterials

T. Randall Lee, Cullen Distinguished University Chair and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Houston College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, will oversee a new academic journal focused on discoveries involving the use of nanotechnology in applied materials.

26 Oct 2017

Researchers Develop Nano-Sized Molecular Machines Capable of Exerting Measurable Force

Researchers at the University of Twente’s research institute MESA+ are constructing molecular machines capable of exerting a measurable force at nanoscale and in fluid environment.

26 Oct 2017

Investigating the Use of Nanotechnology to Remove Toxic Chemicals from Soil

Nanotechnology has a significant role in eliminating toxic chemicals from the soil. At present, over 70 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund sites are adopting or investigating the use of nanoparticles to degrade or eliminate environmental pollutants.

25 Oct 2017