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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

Researchers Investigate Usage of Carbon Nanotubes for Manufacturing Wearable Electronics

A research analysis in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials has revealed that carbon nanotubes show potential, but have many challenges in manufacturing wearable, flexible electronics.

7 Sep 2016

PETA Science Consortium to Present Nonanimal Testing Approaches at Regulatory Science Summit

In Vitro Tests Can Most Efficiently Assess Nanomaterial Toxicity The PETA International Science Consortium will present on nonanimal nano-toxicity testing at the Global Summit on Regulatory Science Nanotechnology Stan...

7 Sep 2016

FAU Chemists Successfully Produce Defect-Free Graphene for the First Time

Graphene is a revolutionary material, and researchers across the world have been actively involved in finding cost-effective techniques to produce defect-free graphene.

6 Sep 2016

Research Proves Carbon Nanotube Transistors to be Better than Silicon Transistors

Scientists have attempted to harness the unique properties of carbon nanotubes for decades, in order to develop high-performance electronics that are extremely fast or consume less power, prolonging the battery life and resulting in faster wireless communication and rapid processing speeds for devices such as laptops and smartphones.

6 Sep 2016

Determining the Size & Composition of Tattoo Ink Nanoparticles

Postnova Analytics have published an application study detailing how the technique of Field-Flow Fractionation-ICP-MS can be used to study the size and chemical composition of tattoo ink nanoparticles.

5 Sep 2016

Rutgers University Researchers Discover Simple Technique to Produce High-Quality Graphene

A simple technique to produce high-quality graphene has been devised by Rutgers University engineers, which can be later used in next-generation energy and electronic devices.

2 Sep 2016

Nanotechnology News

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

Researchers Investigate Usage of Carbon Nanotubes for Manufacturing Wearable Electronics

PETA Science Consortium to Present Nonanimal Testing Approaches at Regulatory Science Summit

FAU Chemists Successfully Produce Defect-Free Graphene for the First Time

Research Proves Carbon Nanotube Transistors to be Better than Silicon Transistors

Determining the Size & Composition of Tattoo Ink Nanoparticles

Rutgers University Researchers Discover Simple Technique to Produce High-Quality Graphene

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