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Global Market for Nanocellulose Projected to Approach $277.7 Million by 2019

This BCC Research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global market of nanocellulose (NC). It addresses the drivers and challenges of the NC market, and offers an exhaustive analysis of applications and sectors of this growing industry.

10 Sep 2015

Tiny ‘Nanopore’ Scanners for Early Diagnosis of Cancer Biomarkers

Using tiny “nanopore” scanners that can detect individual DNA molecules, Professor Amit Meller and colleagues are on the hunt for biological markers in cancer cells that may help clinicians diagnose colorectal and lung cancers at their earliest stages.

10 Sep 2015

All-Optical Transistor Could be Produced Using a Single Silicon Nanoparticle

Physicists from the Department of Nanophotonics and Metamaterials of ITMO University have experimentally demonstrated the feasibility of designing an optical analog of a transistor based on a single silicon nanoparticle.

10 Sep 2015

Broad Ion Beam Irradiation Enables Self-Organization of Nanostructured Arrays

Many semiconductor devices in modern technology – from integrated circuits to solar cells and LEDs – are based on nanostructures. Producing arrays of regular nanostructures usually requires substantial effort. If they were self-organized, the production of such devices would be considerably faster and the costs would therefore sink.

10 Sep 2015

MEMSCAP Collaborates with IMCA to Broaden Sales Network in Turkey

MEMSCAP, the leading provider of innovative solutions based on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technology, today announces that it has broadened the company's sales network in Turkey with the partnership with IMCA.

From MEMSCAP 9 Sep 2015

Nanoscientists Convert Sunlight into Liquid Fuel Using Nature and Technology

Imagine creating artificial plants that make gasoline and natural gas using only sunlight. And imagine using those fuels to heat our homes or run our cars without adding any greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. By combining nanoscience and biology, researchers led by scientists at University of California, Berkeley, have taken a big step in that direction.

9 Sep 2015

Nano Dimension Announces Sale of 3D Printers to ALA Software Solutions

Nano Dimension, a leading printing electronics company in the area of 3D printing, announced today that Nano Dimension Technologies, a fully owned subsidiary of Nano Dimension, has sold 3D printers to ALA Software Solutions in the total amount of $175,000.

9 Sep 2015

Samsung Introduces 20nm Process Technology-Based 12Gb LPDDR4 Mobile DRAM

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced today that it is mass producing the industry’s first 12-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR4 (low power, double data rate 4) mobile DRAM, based on its advanced 20-nanometer (nm) process technology.

From Samsung Electronics 9 Sep 2015

Nanonics Imaging CryoView MP Wins 2015 Microscopy Today Innovation Award

Nanonics is the proud recipient of the 2015 Microscopy Today Innovation Award for development of the CryoView MP system for low temperature, multiprobe scanning probe microscopy. These innovation awards are presented for the top 10 innovations in the field of microscopy by Microscopy and Analysis magazine and were presented at the 2015 Microscopy and Microanalysis conference in Portland, Oregon in August.

From Nanonics Imaging Ltd. 9 Sep 2015

Laser Levitates Individual Nanodiamonds in Vacuum

A team of researchers led by Nick Vamivakas of the University of Rochester has successfully used laser to levitate individual nanodiamonds in vacuum.

By Stuart Milne 8 Sep 2015

Versarien’s Graphene Platelet Production Process Receives US Patent Protection

The volume graphene platelet production procedure formulated by Versarien, an advanced engineering materials group, has recently received US patent protection. Details regarding the volume graphene platelet production procedure have already been published on June 11, 2015.

8 Sep 2015

Nanoporous Gold Sponge Detects Pathogens Faster

A team of researchers from University of California, Davis has proved that nucleic acids can be detected using nanoporous gold, a unique sensor coating material, in a mixture containing other biomolecules, thus beating most of the currently used detectors.

8 Sep 2015

Face to Face Meeting with Nobel Laureate Andre Geim at GRAPHCHINA 2015

Qingdao, the most beautiful tourist hot spot in China, will attract more attention in 2015. A global event, 2015’ International Graphene Innovation Conference (GRAPCHINA 2015) will be held on October 28-30, 2015 in this beautiful city.

8 Sep 2015

Fraunhofer FIT to Present Single Molecule Detection Machine for Nucleic Acid Analytics at BIOTECHNICA 2015

October 6 – 8, 2015, Fraunhofer FIT will present a Single Molecule Detection Machine for the analysis of ultra-small amounts of nucleic acid. The system can be used to identify biomarkers that are early indicators of a disease or allow forecasting the response to a therapy. Fraunhofer FIT will also demonstrate their ZETA imaging software that is used in drug research.

8 Sep 2015

Northwestern University Scientists Receive NSF Grant to Study Effect of Nanoparticles on Environment

Franz M. Geiger is leading a team of Northwestern University scientists involved in a multi-institutional research center that just received a five-year, nearly $20 million renewable grant from the National Science Foundation to study nanoparticles in emerging technologies and their effects on the environment.

7 Sep 2015