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Synthesizing Graphene from a Simple Hydrocarbon Precursor

A team of international researchers have created a new technique to synthesize single-layer graphene from a simple precursor, namely, ethene. Ethene is also called ethylene and is the smallest alkene molecule with only two atoms of carbon.

5 May 2017

Synthesizing Hexagonal Silver Nanoplates Using Tumor Suppressor Protein p53

An innovative technique that combines tumor suppressor protein p53 and biomineralization peptide BMPep was successful in synthesizing hexagonal silver nanoplates, indicating an effective approach for regulating the nanostructure of inorganic materials.

4 May 2017

A Fast, Non-Destructive Testing Method for 2D Materials

When a material is thinned down to a single-atom thickness, it can greatly alter that material's physical properties. For instance, graphene, the popular 2D material, has unmatched electrical conductivity and strength, unlike its bulk form, graphite.

3 May 2017

Scientists Prove the Possibility of Stenciling with Atoms in High-Quality 2D Materials

Unlimited possibilities are almost available for the new field of two-dimensional, one-atomic-layer-thick materials, including but not limited to graphene.

2 May 2017

Thin, Diamond-Like Photonic Nanostructure Reflects Many Colors of Light from all Angles

Through improved calculations, physicists and mathematicians at the University of Twente have recently discovered that a thin, diamond-like photonic nanostructure is capable of reflecting an unexpected broad range of colors of light, from all angles.

2 May 2017

Nano One's Patented Technology Set to Redefine Battery Grade Lithium

The advantages of Nano One’s patented technology were described by Dan Blondal, CEO of Nano One Materials today. He explained how Nano One’s patented technology could facilitate long range electric vehicle batteries to use lithium carbonate as a substitute to expensive and supply-constrained lithium hydroxide.

28 Apr 2017

Researchers Review Ways to Enhance Metal-Induced Visible Light Photocatalysis

Photocatalysis through sunlight has been of significant interest to researchers to enable highly efficient solar energy conversion and for challenges in environmental remediation problems.

28 Apr 2017

Innovative Approach for Targeted Drug Delivery Through Nanodiamond-Enhanced MRI

Nanodiamonds are synthetic industrial diamonds that measure only a few nanometers. Recently, nanodiamonds have attracted significant attention due to their ability to carry out targeted delivery of cancer drugs and vaccines, and for other applications. To date, there have been limited possibilities for imaging nanodiamonds.

27 Apr 2017

Nanoparticles Causing Air Pollution can also Affect the Heart

Air is polluted by small particles associated with cardiovascular disease, which can result in premature death. However, it still remains a mystery as to how particles inhaled into the lungs can affect blood vessels and the heart.

27 Apr 2017

New 2D Materials Prove to be Fast in Conducting Electricity

New two-dimensional materials, with breakthrough magnetic and electrical attributes capable of making them building blocks of future quantum computers and several other improved electronics, have been fabricated by physicists at the University of California, Irvine.

27 Apr 2017

New Rotary Air Bearing Series Achieve High Precision in Any Orientation

With a max payload of 13 to 425kg and virtually unlimited life, PI’s RM series is a complete positioning solution based on in-house technology development and manufacturing.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 26 Apr 2017

miniDAWN TREOS II SEC-MALS Detector for Essential Protein and Polymer Characterization

Wyatt Technology, the world leader in instrumentation for absolute macromolecular and nanoparticle characterization, announces the launch of its next generation multi-angle light scattering (MALS) detector for SEC/GPC, t...

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 26 Apr 2017

Photonic Chip for Achieving Superresolution Light Microscopy

A photonic chip that enables superresolution light microscopy—or ‘nanoscopy’—to be achieved by using traditional microscopes has been developed by physicists at Bielefeld University and The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. In the case of nanoscopy, single fluorescent molecules’ position can be ascertained at an accuracy of a few nanometres—or one-millionth of a millimetre.

25 Apr 2017

DNA Self-Assembly Allows Control of the Optical Properties of Plasmonic Metamolecules

Plasmonic nanoparticles reveal properties based on their geometries and relative positions. Now, researchers have developed a simple way to control the optical properties of plasmonic nanostructures that strongly rely on their spatial arrangement.

25 Apr 2017

Graphene Could Help Make Desalination More Productive When Used in Filtration Membranes

A single sheet of graphene, comprising an atom-thin lattice of carbon, may appear to be rather delicate. MIT engineers, however, have discovered that the ultrathin material is remarkably sturdy and remains intact under applied pressures of at least 100 bars. This is equivalent to almost 20 times the pressure generated by a typical kitchen faucet.

25 Apr 2017