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Graphene Effectively Filters Different Isotopes of Hydrogen

Researchers at the University of Manchester have demonstrated that graphene could be used for filtering different isotopes of hydrogen, which could enable cleaning of nuclear waste and easier production of heavy water.

By Jake Wilkinson 5 Jan 2016

CPI, Partners Collaborate to Build HEBM Pilot Plant for Production of Innovative Nanostructured Powders

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and nine other European partners are collaborating in the design, scale-up and build of a high energy ball-mill (HEBM) pilot plant for the production and validation of innovative nanostructured powders. These advanced powders will be able to be used in a number of high value manufacturing applications such as cutting tools, medical implants and a range of aerospace and automotive components.

5 Jan 2016

Gold Nanoparticles Can Operate Like Snow Blowers in the Nanoworld

In the nanoworld, tiny particles of gold can operate like snow blowers, churning through surface layers of an important class of semiconductors to dig unerringly straight paths. The surprising trenching capability, reported by scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and IBM,* is an important addition to the toolkit of nature-supplied 'self-assembly' methods that researchers aim to harness for making useful devices.

29 Dec 2015

Non-Destructive Technique to Simultaneously Determine Polarities of Numerous Semiconducting Nanowires

Researchers at the University of Valencia have developed a technique to determine the individual polarities of hundreds of semiconducting nanowires in a single, time-saving process. Led by Ana Cros, director of the University’s Materials Science Institute (ICMUV), the study constitutes a major step forward in both our understanding and application of these structures, since their polarity defines the properties of devices made from them.

29 Dec 2015

PI’s Miniature 6-Axis Piezo Hexapod for Dynamic Active Error Compensation

PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leader and solution provider in motion control and positioning components and systems, introduces a miniature hexapod, designed for dynamic error correction in all three linear and rotation axes.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 22 Dec 2015

Chains of Magnetic Nanoparticles to Remotely Control New ‘Soft Robots’

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a technique for using chains of magnetic nanoparticles to manipulate elastic polymers in three dimensions, which could be used to remotely control new “soft robots.”

21 Dec 2015

Researchers Image Individual Nanoparticles at the Atomic-Level During Heating

Researchers from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., have taken atomic-level images of individual nanoparticles during heating that could lead to improved fuel-cell technologies at lower cost, reduce dependence on imported oil and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

21 Dec 2015

Directa Plus Launches the World’s First Graphene-Based System for Tackling Environmental Emergencies

The Grafysorber™ Decontamination Unit can be deployed quickly to a site and provide an effective solution that is at least five times more adsorptive than conventional solutions

From DIRECTA PLUS S.p.A. 18 Dec 2015

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17 Dec 2015

New Motion Controllers for Ultrasonic Piezo Positioners: Smaller, Lower Cost, Higher Performance From PI

PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., an industry leader in precision motion components, systems, and solutions, now offers a new line of controllers for ultrasonic direct-drive motors and positioning stages. The new controll...

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 17 Dec 2015

DNA-Based Electromechanical Switch Holds Promise for Nanoscale Computing

Researchers from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) and the University of Washington have shown the possibility of using DNA-based electromechanical switches for nanoscale computing.

By Beth Ellison 14 Dec 2015

MIT Atomic Force Microscope Scans Images 2,000 Times Faster

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers have designed a new atomic force microscope (AFM) that has the capability to scan images 2,000 times faster than models currently on the market. The microscope enables nearly real-time video of nanoscale chemical processes.

By Beth Ellison 14 Dec 2015

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Graphene Effectively Filters Different Isotopes of Hydrogen

CPI, Partners Collaborate to Build HEBM Pilot Plant for Production of Innovative Nanostructured Powders

Gold Nanoparticles Can Operate Like Snow Blowers in the Nanoworld

Non-Destructive Technique to Simultaneously Determine Polarities of Numerous Semiconducting Nanowires

PI’s Miniature 6-Axis Piezo Hexapod for Dynamic Active Error Compensation

Chains of Magnetic Nanoparticles to Remotely Control New ‘Soft Robots’

Researchers Image Individual Nanoparticles at the Atomic-Level During Heating

Directa Plus Launches the World’s First Graphene-Based System for Tackling Environmental Emergencies

IZAL Series Sensors are Ideal for Medical, Industrial, Testing, Agricultural and Military Applications

New Motion Controllers for Ultrasonic Piezo Positioners: Smaller, Lower Cost, Higher Performance From PI

DNA-Based Electromechanical Switch Holds Promise for Nanoscale Computing

MIT Atomic Force Microscope Scans Images 2,000 Times Faster

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