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Berkeley Lab Develops 3D Racetrack for Electrons in Nanoscale Crystal Slices

A unique 3D racetrack for electrons in extremely thin slices of a nanomaterial has been developed by researchers. This nanomaterial was created at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).

26 Sep 2016

Researchers Develop Method to Avoid Graphene Layers Overheating

In the future miniature sensors and drug dispensers could be implanted within the body to monitor and maintain the health of humans. These devices will be made from graphene, one of the world’s lightest and strongest materials.

26 Sep 2016

Therapon Develops New Nanoparticles with UV Protection in 5,000 SPF Range

Therapon's R & D team has developed UV radiation absorbing silicon particle based on quantum physics properties.

26 Sep 2016

Microscope Stage for Electronics Material Testing

The Prior Scientific H112 microscope stage offers a travel range of over 300 x 300 mm making it ideal for accurate and precise scanning of semiconductor wafers, photo masks, flat panel displays and printed circuit boards.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 26 Sep 2016

Scientists Produce Rings and Chains of Gold Nanoparticles

A team of researchers at the Nanoscience Center of the University of Jyväskylä in Finland have successfully produced rings and short chains of gold nanoparticles with unparalleled precision.

23 Sep 2016

Epigem Increases Blood Research Activity

High-tech British micro engineering company Epigem today announced the appointment of new staff member Niamh Kilcawley.

23 Sep 2016

Sandia Nanophotonics Researcher Awarded 2016 Outstanding Young Professional Award by IEEE-HKN

Sandia National Laboratories researcher Salvatore Campione has been awarded the 2016 Outstanding Young Professional Award by IEEE honor society Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN).

23 Sep 2016

Scientist Develops Human Brain-Inspired Microchip

Neuro-inspired computing has provided a common intersection for three seemingly varied fields: microelectronics, computing and neuroscience.

22 Sep 2016

Bioengineering Professor Wins Materials Today Embracing Challenge Award for Research in Nanomaterials

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has announced that Professor Kytai Nguyen is the winner of the first Materials Today Embracing Challenge Award.

22 Sep 2016

Nano-Optical Researchers Provide Insights into Performance of Newly Developed Plasmonic Grating Structures

University of Arkansas researchers have discovered that a newly developed plasmonic fabrication capability and design can improve the performance of biosensors, solar cells and photodetectors.

22 Sep 2016

MIT Researchers Develop Gene Therapy Method with Potential to Arrest Cancer Metastasis

A major cause of mortality in women with breast cancer is the spread of malignant cells around the body called as metastasis. Recently, a team of MIT researchers are in the process of formulating a new gene therapy method, which shows potential as a novel approach to prevent breast cancer tumors from metastasizing.

22 Sep 2016

Yale Researchers Use Sticky Nanoparticles to Progress Treatment of Cancer

Sticky nanoparticles capable of delivering drugs specifically to their targets and then remain there could be extremely useful in the fight against uterine and ovarian cancers.

21 Sep 2016

NanoXplore to Use Graphene-Enhanced Engineering Plastics to Support Commercialization of Electric Motor Systems

Group NanoXplore Inc., a Montreal-based company specialising in the production and application of graphene and its derivative materials, is very pleased to announce that Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) will partner with the company to support the commercialisation of lighter, more reliable and higher-efficiency components for electric motor systems using graphene-enhanced engineering plastics in place of metals.

21 Sep 2016

Innovative Screen-Printing Process Allows Direct Conversion of Nanocrystals into Flexible Thermoelectric Devices

What if you could easily print a thin layer of material – for use anywhere – that would allow you to create flexible energy harvesters or coolers? That may soon be a reality.

21 Sep 2016