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Oxford Instruments Collaborates with the National Physical Laboratory and National Graphene Institute for a Turnkey Quantum Hall System for Graphene Characterisation and Primary Resistance Metrology

Oxford Instruments announces the launch of a new collaborative project with the United Kingdom’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the National Graphene Institute (NGI, based at the University of Manchester, UK), partially funded by the Innovate UK for development of a commercial measurement system for nanotechnology applications.

From Oxford Instruments Nanoscience 9 Sep 2016

Chemists Formulate Innovative 3D Bone-Scanning Method

A team of Trinity College Dublin Chemists partnered with Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) to formulate a breakthrough new scanning method to generate very high-resolution 3D images of bones without patients being exposed to X-ray radiation.

9 Sep 2016

Oxford Instruments’ OptistatDry integrated into Edinburgh Instruments’ Fluorescence Spectrometers for cryogen free cooling to less than 3 K

Oxford Instruments’ optical cryostat, the OptistatTMDry is now available as an upgrade to Edinburgh Instruments’ FLS980 Fluorescence Spectrometer.

From Oxford Instruments Nanoscience 9 Sep 2016

Newly Developed Nanoscale Elements Could Help Govern Behavior of Human Teeth

It is reported that one in two Australian children below 12 years of age have tooth decay in their permanent teeth. A research team from the University of Sydney believe that they have developed nanoscale elements that can control the behavior of human teeth.

9 Sep 2016

MIT Startup Builds Ultracapacitors to Match Several New Applications

Recently ultracapacitors have gained a lot attention as appealing forms of energy storage: they have extended service life, nearly 100% operational efficiency, and can recharge within seconds.

9 Sep 2016

New Bionanotechnology Device Could Detect DNA Amplification at Nanoscale

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a ubiquitous and simple technique used in molecular biology to amplify DNA segments into millions of copies. PCR is a significant method not only for basic research, but also in forensics, medical applications and diagnostics.

8 Sep 2016

Researchers Successfully Squeeze More onto Limited Wafer Space of Computer Chip

Manufacturers of computer chips constantly aim to pack more transistors into less space, however with the size of those transistors nearing the atomic scale, there are physical limitations on how small they are able to make the circuitry’s patterns.

8 Sep 2016

Edible Ginger-Derived Nano-Lipid Can be Used to Treat Colon Cancer

According to a study conducted by researchers at the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University, Southwest University in China, and the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Wenzhou Medical University, nano-lipids that are derived from a particular group of edible ginger can be used to effectively target and deliver chemotherapeutic drugs that are used for colon cancer treatment.

8 Sep 2016

New Microscopy Method Helps Capturing Nanometer-Scale Images of Structures in Biological Materials

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new technique to capture three-dimensional images of structures in biological materials at a much higher resolution compared to other existing methods under natural conditions.

8 Sep 2016

New Turnkey System to Provide Solutions for Nanoscience, Nanotechnology Applications

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) with Oxford Instruments and the National Graphene Institute (NGI), is involved in a new collaborative project for the development of a commercial measurement system that can be used for various nanotechnology applications. The research organizations are based at the University of Manchester and has been partially funded by Innovate UK.

8 Sep 2016

A New Formulation Explains Self-Assembly of Atoms into Nanoclusters

A team of researchers from Iowa State University have created a new formulation that helps to clarify the self-assembly of atoms into nanoclusters and to promote the scientific understanding of associated nanotechnologies.

8 Sep 2016

Researchers Create Nanodiamonds for Potential Use in Spacecraft, Satellites

Researchers at Rice University are creating nanodiamonds and other forms of carbon by crushing nanotubes against a target at great speeds. Nanodiamonds won't make anyone rich, however the method of producing them will enhance the knowledge of scientists who design structures that resist damage caused by high-speed impacts.

8 Sep 2016

Translating the Power of Organometallic Catalysis to the Mitochondria of Living Cells

A research group from CiQUS (Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares) report the first demonstration of a non-natural chemical reaction in a subcellular compartment.

7 Sep 2016

Bruker Unveils Next-Generation Preclinical Imaging Systems for Advanced Translational Research at World Molecular Imaging Congress

New, highest-performance microCT system and novel SiPM PET insert for simultaneous PET/MRI introduced.

From Bruker 7 Sep 2016

New Microfluidic Device Could Facilitate Rapid Drug Tests

MIT researchers have invented a new method to accurately measure the growth of multiple individual cells at the same time.

7 Sep 2016

Nanotechnology News

Oxford Instruments Collaborates with the National Physical Laboratory and National Graphene Institute for a Turnkey Quantum Hall System for Graphene Characterisation and Primary Resistance Metrology

Chemists Formulate Innovative 3D Bone-Scanning Method

Oxford Instruments’ OptistatDry integrated into Edinburgh Instruments’ Fluorescence Spectrometers for cryogen free cooling to less than 3 K

Newly Developed Nanoscale Elements Could Help Govern Behavior of Human Teeth

MIT Startup Builds Ultracapacitors to Match Several New Applications

New Bionanotechnology Device Could Detect DNA Amplification at Nanoscale

Researchers Successfully Squeeze More onto Limited Wafer Space of Computer Chip

Edible Ginger-Derived Nano-Lipid Can be Used to Treat Colon Cancer

New Microscopy Method Helps Capturing Nanometer-Scale Images of Structures in Biological Materials

New Turnkey System to Provide Solutions for Nanoscience, Nanotechnology Applications

A New Formulation Explains Self-Assembly of Atoms into Nanoclusters

Researchers Create Nanodiamonds for Potential Use in Spacecraft, Satellites

Translating the Power of Organometallic Catalysis to the Mitochondria of Living Cells

Bruker Unveils Next-Generation Preclinical Imaging Systems for Advanced Translational Research at World Molecular Imaging Congress

New Microfluidic Device Could Facilitate Rapid Drug Tests

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