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Researchers Develop the World’s Smallest Programmable DNA Nanothermometer

A programmable DNA thermometer, 20,000 times smaller than a strand of human hair, has been developed by researchers at the University of Montreal. This scientific discovery was recently reported in Nano Letters, and is likely to help the understanding of both human designed and natural nanotechnologies by carrying out temperature measurement at the nanoscale.

27 Apr 2016

Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Semiconductors Favorable for Photovoltaic Systems

A team of researchers at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently identified that single-walled carbon nanotube semiconductors can be beneficial for photovoltaic systems because the semiconductors are capable of transforming sunlight to electricity or fuels without losing a lot of energy.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 27 Apr 2016

First 20 year Commercial Licensing Agreement for Graphenes

Perpetuus Carbon Technologies are pleased to announce Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG’s European Launch of their low temperature conductive graphene enabled inks and pastes at The Graphene 2D Materials Show in Berlin, Germany on 27-28 April 2016

From Perpetuus Advanced Materials 26 Apr 2016

Bruker Introduces First of Its Kind Dimensional Analysis System

The Novel Contour CMM™ System Fully Integrates 3D Coordinate Measurements with Nanoscale Surface Height, Texture, Waviness and Form Characterization.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 26 Apr 2016

XEI Scientific and the University of Southern California Collaborate on the Use of Downstream Plasma Cleaning in Sample Preparation and Publish a Paper in ACS Photonics

XEI Scientific Inc. reports on the latest publication from their user group at the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

From XEI Scientific 26 Apr 2016

Strong Sales of ALD Production Clusters Boost Picosun

Picosun Oy, the leading equipment and solutions provider for high end ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin film coating technology, continues breaking sales records with its PICOPLATFORM™ production cluster tools.

From Picosun Oy 26 Apr 2016

Scientists Promote Non-Animal Methods to Assess Nanotoxicity in Human Lungs

A workshop organized last year by the PETA International Science Consortium Ltd has resulted in an article published today in the journal Particle and Fibre Toxicology. It describes aerosol generation and exposure tools that can be used to predict toxicity in human lungs following inhalation of nanomaterials.

26 Apr 2016

New Anti-Biofilm Nano Coating Prevents Bacterial Growth on Metal Surfaces

A new anti-biofilm nano coating has been developed by a group of researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). The newly developed coating has remarkable anti-adhesive potential, and may be used for various industrial and medical applications.

26 Apr 2016

Manipulation of Incident Light Increases Light Energy in Opaque Layer

The principles of diffusion are exhibited by the spread of light in a layer of scattering nanoparticles, similar to tea particles present in hot water. Light penetrating deeper through the layer results in a reduction of energy density.

25 Apr 2016

2016 Cornell Center for Materials Research Symposium Focuses on New Electron Microscopy Techniques

The latest electron microscopy techniques are capable of exploring chemical, physical, and structural properties of materials with spatial resolution, extending from atomic to macroscopic length scales, commercial applications, and impact throughout a wide range of disciplines in the life and the physical sciences.

25 Apr 2016

Directa Plus’ Graphene-based Products Certified as Safe for Human Contact

Directa Plus (“Directa” or “the Company”), one of the largest producers and suppliers of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets, is pleased to announce that all of its ...

From DIRECTA PLUS S.p.A. 22 Apr 2016

Motion Controller Integrates Multiple Drive Technologies: from Electromagnetic to Piezoelectric, up to 40 Channels

Motion control and nanopositioning solutions leader PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. released a new motion controller system – the C-885 PIMotionMaster – that allows users to integrate different drive technologies from traditional servo and stepper motors to highly specialized piezo-ceramic motors, all via one interface and software suite.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 22 Apr 2016

MIPT Scientists Create Electronic Synapses Based on Ultrathin Hafnium Oxide Films

Scientists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have developed prototypes of “electronic synapses” based on ultra-thin films of hafnium oxide (HfO2). These prototypes have the potential for use in futuristic computing systems. The Nanoscale Research Letters journal has published a paper on this study.

22 Apr 2016

Researchers Use Cellphone Principles to Track Cells Being Sorted on Microfluidic Chips

The unique identifying number provided for every single phone enables text messages and phone calls to reach individuals wherever they are situated. A similar cell principle has been used by researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology to track cells sorted on microfluidic chips.

22 Apr 2016

Researchers Develop World’s Fastest Silicon-Based Flexible Transistors

A tiny knife is considered the secret behind developing the fastest silicon-based flexible transistors in the world.

22 Apr 2016

Nanotechnology News

Researchers Develop the World’s Smallest Programmable DNA Nanothermometer

Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Semiconductors Favorable for Photovoltaic Systems

First 20 year Commercial Licensing Agreement for Graphenes

Bruker Introduces First of Its Kind Dimensional Analysis System

XEI Scientific and the University of Southern California Collaborate on the Use of Downstream Plasma Cleaning in Sample Preparation and Publish a Paper in ACS Photonics

Strong Sales of ALD Production Clusters Boost Picosun

Scientists Promote Non-Animal Methods to Assess Nanotoxicity in Human Lungs

New Anti-Biofilm Nano Coating Prevents Bacterial Growth on Metal Surfaces

Manipulation of Incident Light Increases Light Energy in Opaque Layer

2016 Cornell Center for Materials Research Symposium Focuses on New Electron Microscopy Techniques

Directa Plus’ Graphene-based Products Certified as Safe for Human Contact

Motion Controller Integrates Multiple Drive Technologies: from Electromagnetic to Piezoelectric, up to 40 Channels

MIPT Scientists Create Electronic Synapses Based on Ultrathin Hafnium Oxide Films

Researchers Use Cellphone Principles to Track Cells Being Sorted on Microfluidic Chips

Researchers Develop World’s Fastest Silicon-Based Flexible Transistors

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