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Study Results Pave Way for Better Understanding of Mechanical Properties of Nanomaterials

University of Wyoming scientists headed by TeYu Chien, a UW assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, have found that applying voltage can alter the mechanical properties of nanomaterials.

13 Jan 2016

Two-Stage Power Management and Storage System Helps Improve Efficiency of Triboelectric Nanogenerators

A two-stage power management and storage system could dramatically improve the efficiency of triboelectric generators that harvest energy from irregular human motion such as walking, running or finger tapping.

12 Jan 2016

A Method of Producing DNA-Encoded Nanoparticles has been Developed

A novel technique that uses DNA to encode information on the surface of gold nanoparticles has been developed. This new method can be used to control the 3D structure of nanoparticle assemblies in nanodevice fabrication or to produce nanoparticles that will bind to and kill tumor cells.

By Jake Wilkinson 8 Jan 2016

Brightly Fluorescent Lipoprotein Nanoplatelets for Imaging Biological Molecules and Cells

A team of researchers from the University of Illinois have created a novel material composite obtained from quantum dots.

By Beth Ellison 6 Jan 2016

New Strategy for Fabricating Atomically Controlled Carbon Nanostructures

A new fabrication technique for creating atomically controlled carbon nanostructures employed in molecular carbon-based electronics has been developed.

By Beth Ellison 6 Jan 2016

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

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

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Study Results Pave Way for Better Understanding of Mechanical Properties of Nanomaterials

Two-Stage Power Management and Storage System Helps Improve Efficiency of Triboelectric Nanogenerators

A Method of Producing DNA-Encoded Nanoparticles has been Developed

Brightly Fluorescent Lipoprotein Nanoplatelets for Imaging Biological Molecules and Cells

New Strategy for Fabricating Atomically Controlled Carbon Nanostructures

Graphene Effectively Filters Different Isotopes of Hydrogen

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

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