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Electrode-Silicone Patch for Simulating Pressure and Vibration

A group of scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have created a flexible, pliable electronic gadget that, when applied to the skin, can mimic the sensation of pressure or vibration.

1 Jul 2024

Forge Nano Expands Semiconductor Business; Unveils New 200mm Wafer Atomic Layer Deposition Cluster Tool Ahead of SEMICON West

Forge Nano, Inc., a leading ALD equipment provider and materials science company, today further expanded into the semiconductor market with the unveiling of its new Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) product offering – TEPHRA™ – Forge Nano’s new single-wafer, ALD cluster platform.

From Forge Nano Inc. 1 Jul 2024

Synergistic Enhancement of Electronic Packaging Materials

In a recent article published in Molecules, researchers evaluated the synergistic effect of Aluminum Nitride (AlN) and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) on the properties of Silicon Rubber (SR) composites. The aim of the study w...

By Dr. Noopur Jain 1 Jul 2024

Understanding the Mechanical Weakness in Twisted Carbon Nanotube Yarns

Researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology have determined that the subpar mechanical performance of carbon nanotube (CNT) bundles and yarns may stem from localized rearrangements of the CNTs during twisting.

28 Jun 2024

Microrobots Deliver Cytokine Neutralizers Directly to Inflamed Colons

Engineers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed a revolutionary approach to treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

27 Jun 2024

Developing Light-Responsive Chiral Nanospheres for Targeted Drug Delivery

In a recent study, published in the journal Angewandte Chemie, scientists Emilio Quiñoá and Félix Freire from the Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CiQUS) created new nanocarriers inspired by DNA and proteins.

26 Jun 2024

New Wafer Stages and Ultra-Precision Motion Systems at Semicon West, July 9 - 11, in San Francisco, CA

Experience PI’s new piezo wafer stages, granite-based multi-axis systems for thin film metrology, air bearing stages, laser beam steering systems, and sub-nanometer precision piezo stages, backed by decades of nano...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 25 Jun 2024

New Material Fights Counterfeiting with Multi-Stage Luminescence

A group of researchers at Western University has created a new weapon in the fight against counterfeiting.

25 Jun 2024

D-Mannitol–Cerium–Quercetin Nanoparticles: Therapeutic Potential in Acute Lung Injury

In a study published in Molecules, researchers explored the therapeutic potential of D-Mannitol–Cerium–Quercetin nanoparticles for treating acute lung injury, highlighting their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 24 Jun 2024

Tiny Graphene Membrane Holds Promise for Fighting Climate Change

Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have created cutting-edge atom-thin graphene membranes with pyridinic nitrogen at the pore edges, exhibiting previously unheard-of CO2 capture capabilities.

24 Jun 2024

HORIBA Launches New Compact Hematology Analyzers with Combined ESR and CBC/DIFF

HORIBA, a global leader in analytical and measurement technology, has expanded its award-winning compact hematology instrument range with the launch of new models with Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) on board.

From HORIBA 24 Jun 2024

New Way for Nanoscale Force Measurement

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Photonics by researchers from Beihang University in China, RMIT University, and other leading institutions such as the Australian National University and the University of Technology Sydney, discovered an innovative method to measure extremely minute forces at the nanoscale in water, expanding scientists' comprehension of the microscopic world.

21 Jun 2024

Optimizing Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Based Antimicrobial Nanocomposite Films

In a recent study, researchers optimized antimicrobial nanocomposite films by varying concentrations of carboxymethyl cellulose, Commiphora mukul polysaccharide, and Chitosan Nanofiber, highlighting potential applications in food packaging and biomedical fields.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 21 Jun 2024

Graphene Breakthrough Paves Way for Advanced Energy and Computing

Scientists at the National Graphene Institute have made a significant breakthrough that has the potential to transform energy capture and information processing.

21 Jun 2024

Nanodroplets Deliver Drugs on Demand with Ultrasound

US scientists from the University of Utah have developed a safe and efficient method for targeted drug delivery, which could soon be tested in humans.

20 Jun 2024