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Nearly Weightless Fabric Made of Nylon Nanofibers Holds Potential for Filters and Respirators

A research team from the Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences have synthesized the material that is perfect for protection of respiratory organs, analytical research and other practical purposes. An almost weightless fabric made of nylon nanofibers with a diameter less than 15 nm beats any other similar materials in terms of filtering and optical properties.

2 Mar 2016

NSLS-II Experiments Analyze Structural Properties of Nanoscale Features that Cause Embrittlement in RPVs

Among the first experiments at the National Synchrotron Light Source II—NSLS-II, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility located at DOE’s Brookhaven National Laboratory—were studies of irradiated steels similar to those used in nuclear reactor pressure vessels (RPVs). The purpose of these experiments was to determine the structural properties of nanoscale features that lead to embrittlement in RPVs, and the findings will help regulatory agencies determine safe operating lifetimes for the nation’s existing fleet of nuclear reactors.

2 Mar 2016

Researchers Develop New Microfluidic Approach to Acquire 3D Atlases of Tissue

Biopsies are a gold standard for definitively diagnosing diseases like cancer. Usually, doctors can only take two-dimensional snapshots of the tissue, and they're limited in their ability to measure the protein levels that might better explain a diagnosis.

2 Mar 2016

McGill University Researchers Use Cyanuric Acid to Create New Form of DNA Nanomaterials

Could a cheap molecule used to disinfect swimming pools provide the key to creating a new form of DNA nanomaterials?

2 Mar 2016

Fraunhofer Researchers Use Nanoporous Gold Structure to Develop High-Resolution Illumination System

According to statistics, the majority of accidents occur at dusk or at night – poor visibility is often the trigger. Intelligent headlights adapt to the current traffic situation, and can be a remedy. In collaboration with industry partners, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a high-resolution illumination system with more than 1,000 LED pixels: It offers considerably more options for precise light distribution than previous solutions have and is also energy efficient.

2 Mar 2016

ZEISS Introduce the Smartproof 5

Your integrated widefield confocal microscope for surface analysis in QAQC.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 1 Mar 2016

PI’s New High Performance Multi-Channel Digital Piezo Controller is Cost-Effective Too

PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., an industry leader in precision motion components, systems, and solutions, has released a new, high-performance 3 and 4-channel digital piezo controller that integrates with a wide range of existing piezo-based nanpositioning systems and piezo actuators.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 1 Mar 2016

EPFL Researchers Develop Conductive Tracks that can Quadruple in Length

EPFL researchers have developed conductive tracks that can be bent and stretched up to four times their original length. They could be used in artificial skin, connected clothing and on-body sensors.

1 Mar 2016

Physicist Develops New One Atom-Thick Flat Material

A new one atom-thick flat material that could upstage the wonder material graphene and advance digital technology has been discovered by a physicist at the University of Kentucky working in collaboration with scientists from Daimler in Germany and the Institute for Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) in Greece.

1 Mar 2016

New Technique Could Directly View Nanoscale Objects with Mixture of Heavy and Light Materials

Electrons can extend our view of microscopic objects well beyond what’s possible with visible light—all the way to the atomic scale. A popular method in electron microscopy for looking at tough, resilient materials in atomic detail is called STEM, or scanning transmission electron microscopy, but the highly focused beam of electrons used in STEM can also easily destroy delicate samples.

1 Mar 2016

New Way to Maintain Maximal Dispersion of Nanopowder

Platinum is one of the costly metals used as catalysts in new technologies employed for industrial chemical processes, renewable energy sources, pollution control and many other purposes. In particular, it is used for fuel cells, devices that turn chemical energy directly into electrical energy, without combustion.

1 Mar 2016

New Nanotechnology-Based Delivery System Could Control Variety of Skin Pathologies and Disorders

Researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a nanotechnology-based delivery system containing a protective cellular pathway inducer that activates the body's natural defense against free radicals efficiently, a development that could control a variety of skin pathologies and disorders.

1 Mar 2016

Researchers Demonstrate High-Efficient Energy Transfer Between Semiconductor Quantum Rods and Luciferase Enzymes

Chemists in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences have made a transformational advance in an alternate lighting source—one that doesn’t require a battery or a plug.

1 Mar 2016

Researchers Study Infection Mechanisms of Coronavirus Using High-Resolution Cryo-Electron Microscopy

The infection mechanisms of coronaviruses can now be examined in detail by using supercomputing processes and high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy. These viruses are known for attacking the respiratory tract of animals and humans.

1 Mar 2016

Nanometer-Thin, Light-Absorbing Graphene Sheet Holds Promise for Futuristic Smart Technologies

A recent study published in Science Advances reveals a method to manipulate graphene to create the world’s most light-absorbent material for its weight. The material is nanometer-thin and will facilitate futuristic applications such as 'smart wallpaper', which could produce electricity from waste heat or light, and power many applications within the increasing 'internet of things'.

1 Mar 2016

Nanotechnology News

Nearly Weightless Fabric Made of Nylon Nanofibers Holds Potential for Filters and Respirators

NSLS-II Experiments Analyze Structural Properties of Nanoscale Features that Cause Embrittlement in RPVs

Researchers Develop New Microfluidic Approach to Acquire 3D Atlases of Tissue

McGill University Researchers Use Cyanuric Acid to Create New Form of DNA Nanomaterials

Fraunhofer Researchers Use Nanoporous Gold Structure to Develop High-Resolution Illumination System

ZEISS Introduce the Smartproof 5

PI’s New High Performance Multi-Channel Digital Piezo Controller is Cost-Effective Too

EPFL Researchers Develop Conductive Tracks that can Quadruple in Length

Physicist Develops New One Atom-Thick Flat Material

New Technique Could Directly View Nanoscale Objects with Mixture of Heavy and Light Materials

New Way to Maintain Maximal Dispersion of Nanopowder

New Nanotechnology-Based Delivery System Could Control Variety of Skin Pathologies and Disorders

Researchers Demonstrate High-Efficient Energy Transfer Between Semiconductor Quantum Rods and Luciferase Enzymes

Researchers Study Infection Mechanisms of Coronavirus Using High-Resolution Cryo-Electron Microscopy

Nanometer-Thin, Light-Absorbing Graphene Sheet Holds Promise for Futuristic Smart Technologies

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