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Spin Lifetime Anisotropy of Graphene is Much Weaker than Previously Reported

An article published today in Nature Communications presents a new method to determine the spin lifetime anisotropy of spin-polarized carriers in graphene using oblique spin precession.

11 May 2016

Abalonyx Launches Reduced Graphene Oxide Product

Abalonyx has successfully scaled up production of thermally reduced graphene oxide (rGO) in its Tofte, Norway, production facility. This product is now offered to customers in Kg-quantities.

11 May 2016

Functionalized Nanomaterials Could Enable Efficient Carbon Dioxide Capture

Climate change is becoming one of the most severe problems ever faced by mankind. The change in global climate, caused due to extreme levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), has led to sudden weather patterns in the form of droughts and floods, which are not only disruptive but are also detrimental to life.

By Jake Wilkinson 10 May 2016

New Agreement Between Nanomechanics and Fast Forward Devices to Deliver Revolution in Testing

Oak Ridge, TN based Nanomechanics, Inc. announces agreement with Fast Forward Devices to license new technology OAK RIDGE, TN – May 9, 2016 – Nanomechanics, Inc., an Oak Ridge, Tennessee based company whos...

10 May 2016

Dissolvable Silicon Electronic Device Shows Promise for Monitoring Brain Function

According to a new study, an implantable brain device that precisely melts away at a pre-programmed speed reduces damage to tissue that is otherwise seen in traditional electrode implantation. The research was headed by scientists from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

9 May 2016

Directa Plus Announce Plans for Expansion by Floating on the AIM

Directa Plus, a producer and supplier of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets, has announced its intention to float on London’s AIM stock exchange in order to boost its growth strategy.

From DIRECTA PLUS S.p.A. 6 May 2016

Russian Scientists Create Gel Nano-Capsules that Show Potential for Targeted Drug Delivery

While the study is purely fundamental, Igor Potemkin, Professor of the Chair of Polymer and Crystal Physics, Physics Department, the Lomonosov Moscow State University, claims that the development of specialized nano-capsules for targeted drug delivery can be achieved only on the basis of the system reported in recent years, and that the development of such nano-capsules would also be inexpensive.

5 May 2016

Innovative Synthetic Method to Produce Molecularly Designed Polymer Membranes

A new fabrication method to make polymer membranes with improved permeance using molecular design has been developed by researchers from Imperial College London.

5 May 2016

Low-Cost Precision Linear Stage: Compact and Smooth Running Stepper/Servo Motor Solution

High precision positioner now available for loads up to 22lbs.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 5 May 2016

Triple-Mode Glow to Fight Counterfeiting

Ink with carbon nanodots luminesces via three different mechanisms

4 May 2016

Kiel’s Researchers Explore Nanostructure of Animal Cells

There is a clear difference between a snake's skin and moth's eyes. Scientists at Kiel University have developed a new technique that brings this so-called 'apples and oranges' to a common level. This unique approach has given way to an entirely new and comparative outlook on biological surfaces, and provides a better understanding of how these surfaces actually work.

4 May 2016

Nanostructured Filters Hold Potential to Cut Sulfur Emissions by Cargo Ships

One of the major sources causing pollution on our Earth is cargo shipping. Roughly 55,000 ships are used for cargo transport over the oceans every day.

4 May 2016

New Tool Helps Visualize Nanoscale Chemical Reactions in Liquids

An innovative tool developed by UC San Diego chemists enables researchers to visualize mixing processes or chemical reactions occurring in liquids at the nanoscale.

4 May 2016

FEI Introduces Versatile and High-Performance Scanning Electron Microscope, Apreo

FEI have launched a new versatile and high-performance scanning electron microscope (SEM) called Apreo. The system offers high-resolution surface data with exceptional contrast, and has the required flexibility to fit in a variety of samples, conditions, and applications.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Electron Microscopy Solutions 4 May 2016

University of Cambridge Researchers Develop Breakthrough Nanoscale Engine

The tiniest engine of the world, measuring only a few billionths of a meter, has been designed by researchers from the University of Cambridge. The nanoscale engine is capable of self powering itself, using light, paving the way for futuristic nano-robotics that are capable of navigating in water, sensing the surrounding environment, or even combating diseases by entering living cells.

4 May 2016