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Combining Raman Imaging with Nanoindentation for Improved Materials Characterization

The Biomechanics and Biomimetics Research Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder uses a Renishaw inVia™ confocal Raman microscope to characterise biological tissues and biomaterials.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 16 May 2016

Silver Nanowires Show Promise for Next-Generation Touch-Screen Technologies

Traditional touchscreen material is unfit for use in flexible devices, and it is suffering from a supply shortfall.

16 May 2016

Berkeley Scientists Discover New Properties of 2D Semiconductors

In the world of semiconductors, impurities and defects can be a good thing. They modify the properties of materials such as silicon, and scientists can exploit these properties to develop better transistors for laptops, smart phones, and solar cells.

13 May 2016

Strem Chemicals, Inc. Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Strem Chemicals, Inc., has been dedicated to providing quality chemicals since its establishment in 1964. We are now proud to announce that Strem’s corporate headquarters in Newburyport, Massachusetts has achieve...

From Strem Chemicals 13 May 2016

Fast, Extremely Stable, Quiet: Compact Linear Positioning Stage Driven by Ultrasonic Piezo Linear Motor

Low power requirements and micro size make PI’s new ultrasonic stages easy to integrate into industry and research applications.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 12 May 2016

Atomic Force Microscopy Takes Snapshots of Two Molecules Reacting on Surface of Catalyst

To the surprise of chemists, a new technique for taking snapshots of molecules with atomic precision is turning up chemicals they shouldn’t be able to see.

11 May 2016

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

Nanotechnology News

Combining Raman Imaging with Nanoindentation for Improved Materials Characterization

Silver Nanowires Show Promise for Next-Generation Touch-Screen Technologies

Berkeley Scientists Discover New Properties of 2D Semiconductors

Strem Chemicals, Inc. Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Fast, Extremely Stable, Quiet: Compact Linear Positioning Stage Driven by Ultrasonic Piezo Linear Motor

Atomic Force Microscopy Takes Snapshots of Two Molecules Reacting on Surface of Catalyst

Spin Lifetime Anisotropy of Graphene is Much Weaker than Previously Reported

Abalonyx Launches Reduced Graphene Oxide Product

Functionalized Nanomaterials Could Enable Efficient Carbon Dioxide Capture

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

Dissolvable Silicon Electronic Device Shows Promise for Monitoring Brain Function

Directa Plus Announce Plans for Expansion by Floating on the AIM

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

Innovative Synthetic Method to Produce Molecularly Designed Polymer Membranes

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

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