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Optical Characteristics of Plasmons Unearthed

Scientists at the University of Arkansas have successfully performed a study for elucidating the optical characteristics of plasmonic nanostructures. This research can open the door for developing enhanced sensors applied in security and biomedical devices, as well as in solar cells. The Researchers from the Department of Physics recently reported the outcomes of the research in the PLOS ONE journal.

24 May 2017

Persistent Homology-Based Technique for Finding Optimal Nanoporous Materials

Materials categorized as “nanoporous” contain structures, that is, “frameworks,” whose pores have a diameter of nearly 100 nm. Such materials include various materials applied in different areas such as catalysis, gas separation, and also medicine (e.g. activated charcoal).

24 May 2017

Swedish Researchers Increase the Capacity of Graphene to Store Electrical Charge

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden introduced defects into the perfect surface of graphene on silicon carbide in order to increase the material’s capacity to store electrical charge. A report on this has been featured in the scientific journal Electrochimica Acta. This report increases the understanding of how this ultrathin material can be used.

23 May 2017

New Graphene-Based Sensor to Detect Inflammation in Lungs

Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers have developed a graphene-based sensor that could pave the way towards earlier detection of looming asthma attacks and enhance the management of asthma and other respiratory diseases, thus preventing hospitalizations and fatalities.

23 May 2017

New Laser-Induced Graphene Kills Bacteria, Resists Biofouling

Recently, scientists from Rice University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) explored the fact that induced graphene (LIG) is an extremely effective anti-fouling material and becomes a bacteria zapper when electrified.

23 May 2017

Lanthanide-Doped Upconversion Nanocrystals Improve Polarized Emission and Bioimaging

Recently, lanthanide-doped upconversion nanocrystals have discovered immense potential in the applications of nonlinear optoelectronic and near-infrared bioimaging devices because of their exceptional photostability and tunable spectral characteristics.

22 May 2017

Lithium Metal Batteries Improved by Using Hybrid Graphene Nanotubes as Anode

Researchers from the Rice University have developed a rechargeable lithium metal battery with a capacity that is three times that of commercial lithium-ion batteries. They achieved this by overcoming a problem that has challenged researchers for a long time, namely, the dendrite problem.

19 May 2017

Japanese Researchers Develop a Photocatalyst that Increases Hydrogen Production Tenfold

Hydrogen is an alternative source of energy that can be developed from renewable sources of water and sunlight. A photocatalyst capable of increasing hydrogen production tenfold has been developed by a group of Japanese Researchers.

19 May 2017

Stanford Team Applies Nanotechnology to Enhance Performance of Key Industrial Catalyst

According to a new research led by scientists at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory a small amount of stretching or squeezing can produce a big increase in catalytic performance.

19 May 2017

World's Thinnest Hologram Opens Door to New 3D Realm

Science fiction is filled with interactive 3D holograms. They have been used in epic movies such as Star Wars and Avatar, but the challenge for researchers is trying to turn them into reality by developing holograms that are sufficiently thin to work with advanced electronics.

19 May 2017

Professor Narayan Pradhan receives the Young Nanoscientist India Award 2017 for his outstanding contribution to Nanotechnology in India

Oxford Instruments is delighted to announce Professor Narayan Pradhan of Indian Association of Cultivation Science, Kolkata – as the winner of the Young Nanoscientist India Award 2017. Professor Narayan Pradhan was presented with the trophy on April 27, 2017 by Bharat Ratna Professor C.N.R. Rao for his outstanding contribution to Nanotechnology in India, instituted by the Nanotechnology Forum 2017 and organised at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore in India.

19 May 2017

CNTs' Large Surface Area and Flexible Structure Produce Ultra-High Capacity Lithium-Air Batteries

Lithium-air batteries with extremely high electric storage capacity have been developed by a NIMS Research Team headed by Yoshimi Kubo and Akihiro Nomura, Team Leader and Researcher, respectively, Lithium Air Battery Specially Promoted Research Team, C4GR-GREEN.

18 May 2017

UC San Diego Research Team Develops Ultimate Natural Sunscreen

UC San Diego’s Chemists, Nanoengineers, and Materials Researchers might have just developed the ultimate natural sunscreen. They have created nanoparticles that imitate the behavior of natural melanosomes, melanin-generating cell structures that protect skin, eyes and other tissues from the destructive effects of UV radiation.

18 May 2017

New Way of Energy Dissipation in Graphene Nano-Resonators

Energy dissipation is a key element in understanding numerous physical phenomena in thermodynamics, nuclear fission, photonics, photon emissions, chemical reactions, or even electronic circuits, among others.

17 May 2017

Zenyatta Ventures Announces Successful Testing of Graphene Oxide Material by U.S. Based Advanced Materials Company

Recently, Zenyatta Ventures reported the successful testing of their graphene oxide material by a top U.S. based advanced materials company manufacturing silicon-graphene anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries.

17 May 2017

Nanotechnology News

Optical Characteristics of Plasmons Unearthed

Persistent Homology-Based Technique for Finding Optimal Nanoporous Materials

Swedish Researchers Increase the Capacity of Graphene to Store Electrical Charge

New Graphene-Based Sensor to Detect Inflammation in Lungs

New Laser-Induced Graphene Kills Bacteria, Resists Biofouling

Lanthanide-Doped Upconversion Nanocrystals Improve Polarized Emission and Bioimaging

Lithium Metal Batteries Improved by Using Hybrid Graphene Nanotubes as Anode

Japanese Researchers Develop a Photocatalyst that Increases Hydrogen Production Tenfold

Stanford Team Applies Nanotechnology to Enhance Performance of Key Industrial Catalyst

World's Thinnest Hologram Opens Door to New 3D Realm

Professor Narayan Pradhan receives the Young Nanoscientist India Award 2017 for his outstanding contribution to Nanotechnology in India

CNTs' Large Surface Area and Flexible Structure Produce Ultra-High Capacity Lithium-Air Batteries

UC San Diego Research Team Develops Ultimate Natural Sunscreen

New Way of Energy Dissipation in Graphene Nano-Resonators

Zenyatta Ventures Announces Successful Testing of Graphene Oxide Material by U.S. Based Advanced Materials Company

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