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Researchers Demonstrate Breakthrough Nanoparticle Manufacturing Process Capable of Producing Multilayered, Precise Shapes

By making what might be the world's smallest three-dimensional unofficial Block "M," University of Michigan researchers have demonstrated a nanoparticle manufacturing process capable of producing multilayered, precise shapes.

27 Feb 2015

Femtosecond Time-Resolved X-ray Liquidography Helps Observe Real-Time Bond Formation in Chemical Reactions

The research team of the Center for Nanomaterials and Chemical Reactions at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has successfully visualized the entire process of bond formation in solution by using femtosecond time-resolved X-ray liquidography (femtosecond TRXL) for the first time in the world.

27 Feb 2015

NOC’s Microfluidic-Based pH Sensor Progresses Through to Third Phase of International Competition

An innovative pH sensor developed by scientists and engineers at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has progressed through to the third phase of a four-part international competition in the USA. The prestigious Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE was launched in September 2013 to find a new pH sensor to measure the ocean’s acidity. There is a total prize fund of (US) $2million and the competition has attracted a wide range of entrants from oceanographic institutes and technology companies from around the world.

27 Feb 2015

Forecast Report on Global Market for Graphene

Graphene, which is the world's first 2D material, is ultra-light and extremely tough. The honey comb lattice structure of the material makes it 200 times stronger than steel and extremely flexible. The material is considered an excellent conductor of electricity and has high level of heat resistance as well.

27 Feb 2015

ISSCC 2015 Features Demonstration of imec’s Wavelength-Division Multiplexing CMOS Silicon Photonics Transceiver

Today, at the 2015 International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), nanoelectronics research center imec, in collaboration with Tyndall National Institute, the University of Leuven (KULeuven) and the Ghent University, demonstrated a 4x20Gb/s wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) hybrid CMOS silicon photonics transceiver, paving the way to cost-effective, high-density single-mode optical fiber links.

From IMEC 27 Feb 2015

New Report Analyzes Markets for Printed and Flexible Sensors

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Printed and Flexible Sensors 2015-2025: Technologies, Players, Forecasts" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 27 Feb 2015

Global Nanocoatings Market Forecast to Grow at 24.68% CAGR During 2014-2019

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nanocoatings Market by Type, by Application, and by Region - Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering.

26 Feb 2015

Researchers Succeed in Combining Two Nanowire Growth Methods into Same Process

Researchers at Aalto University have developed a new method to implement different types of nanowires side-by-side into a single array on a single substrate. The new technique makes it possible to use different semiconductor materials for the different types of nanowires.

26 Feb 2015

Researchers Stabilize Carbon for Lithium-Air Batteries Using Nano-Coatings

To power a car so it can travel hundreds of miles at a time, lithium-ion batteries of the future are going to have to hold more energy without growing too big in size.

26 Feb 2015

Thin Film Electronics Introduces New Near Field Communication Sensor Tag Technology

Thin Film Electronics ASA, a leader in the development and commercialization of printed electronics and smart systems, today announced the launch of OpenSense™, a new near field communication (NFC) sensor tag technology with the ability to drive enhanced consumer engagement and improved product security. This innovative technology addresses compelling applications in a range of global markets, including wine and spirits, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, health and beauty care, and automotive.

26 Feb 2015

Renesas Electronics Announces Development of 28nm Embedded Flash Memory Technology for Microcontrollers

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has developed a new low-power 2.5 GHz RF transceiver technology that is compatible with the Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) standard, and will be the core technology for short-distance wireless communication in wearable devices and other elements of the Internet of Things (IoT).

26 Feb 2015

New Insight Report on Cancer Nanomedicine Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cancer Nanomedicine Market & Pipeline Insight 2015" report to their offering.

26 Feb 2015

Researchers Demonstrate Significant Increase in Solar Cell Efficiency Using Silicon Micro-Funnels

A biological structure in mammalian eyes has inspired a team headed by Silke Christiansen to design an inorganic counterpart for use in solar cells. With the help of conventional semiconductor processes, they etched micron-sized vertical funnels shoulder-to-shoulder in a silicon substrate.

26 Feb 2015

New Technique to Fabricate Optical Nanosensors Capable of Sticking on Biological Surfaces

A new method developed at the Institute of Optoelectronics Systems and Microtechnology (ISOM) from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) will enable the fabrication of optical nanosensors capable of sticking on uneven surfaces and biological surfaces like human skin.

26 Feb 2015

University of Manchester Scientists Selectively Target and Neutralize Cancer Stem Cells Using Graphene

University of Manchester scientists have used graphene to target and neutralise cancer stem cells while not harming other cells.

26 Feb 2015

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Researchers Demonstrate Breakthrough Nanoparticle Manufacturing Process Capable of Producing Multilayered, Precise Shapes

Femtosecond Time-Resolved X-ray Liquidography Helps Observe Real-Time Bond Formation in Chemical Reactions

NOC’s Microfluidic-Based pH Sensor Progresses Through to Third Phase of International Competition

Forecast Report on Global Market for Graphene

ISSCC 2015 Features Demonstration of imec’s Wavelength-Division Multiplexing CMOS Silicon Photonics Transceiver

New Report Analyzes Markets for Printed and Flexible Sensors

Global Nanocoatings Market Forecast to Grow at 24.68% CAGR During 2014-2019

Researchers Succeed in Combining Two Nanowire Growth Methods into Same Process

Researchers Stabilize Carbon for Lithium-Air Batteries Using Nano-Coatings

Thin Film Electronics Introduces New Near Field Communication Sensor Tag Technology

Renesas Electronics Announces Development of 28nm Embedded Flash Memory Technology for Microcontrollers

New Insight Report on Cancer Nanomedicine Market

Researchers Demonstrate Significant Increase in Solar Cell Efficiency Using Silicon Micro-Funnels

New Technique to Fabricate Optical Nanosensors Capable of Sticking on Biological Surfaces

University of Manchester Scientists Selectively Target and Neutralize Cancer Stem Cells Using Graphene

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