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Novel Metamaterials Can Shield Objects from View by Infrared Sensors

A specially formed material that can provide custom broadband absorption in the infrared can be identified and manufactured using "genetic algorithms," according to Penn State engineers, who say these metamaterials can shield objects from view by infrared sensors, protect instruments and be manufactured to cover a variety of wavelengths. "The metamaterial has a high absorption over broad bandwidth," said Jeremy A. Bossard, postdoctoral fellow in electrical engineering.

6 May 2014

New Mathematical Framework Helps Make Accurate Characterizations of Graphene

Scientists studying graphene’s properties are using a new mathematical framework to make extremely accurate characterizations of the two-dimensional material’s shape.

6 May 2014

Modified Mu-Opioid Receptor Attached to Graphene Strips May Aid in Drug Development

Almost every biological process involves sensing the presence of a certain chemical. Finely tuned over millions of years of evolution, the body’s different receptors are shaped to accept certain target chemicals. When they bind, the receptors tell their host cells to produce nerve impulses, regulate metabolism, defend the body against invaders or myriad other actions depending on the cell, receptor and chemical type.

6 May 2014

Towards ‘Molecularly Stretchable’ Electronic Materials

Nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego are asking what might be possible if semiconductor materials were flexible and stretchable without sacrificing electronic function?

6 May 2014

DF-4017 Hydrophobic Dry Film Negative Photoresist Introduced by Engineered Materials Systems

DF-4017 film was developed to produce extremely hydrophobic (>90° contact angle) film surfaces. The cured chemistry can withstand harsh environments including resistance to extreme moisture conditions and corrosive chemicals.

From Nagase ChemteX America LLC 6 May 2014

Researchers Synthesize 3D Nanoporous Graphene with Preserved 2D Dirac Electronic Characters

Three-dimentional (3D) nanoporous graphene with preserved 2D Dirac electronic characters was successfully synthesized by Dr. Yoshikazu Ito and Prof. Mingwei CHEN at Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University.

5 May 2014

Distribution of Dopant Influences Properties of Semiconductor Nanocrystals

The icing on the cake for semiconductor nanocrystals that provide a non-damped optoelectronic effect may exist as a layer of tin that segregates near the surface.

5 May 2014

Atom Movement Due to Absorption of Light Amplifies to Nanoscale Structural Changes in Protein Complex

The research groups of Janne Ihalainen (University of Jyväskylä) and Sebastian Westenhoff (University of Gothenburg) have clarified how the atom structure of bacterial red light photosensors changes when sensing light. The research reveals structural changes in phytochrome protein when illuminated.

5 May 2014

Xilinx Achieves PCI Express Compliance for Kintex UltraScale 20nm FPGAs

Xilinx, Inc. today announced that its Kintex® UltraScale™ FPGAs are the first 20nm devices to achieve PCI Express® compliance and are now listed on the PCI-SIG® integrator's list.

5 May 2014

Mesoporous Carbon Electrode Improves Battery's Kick

In an electric car you want a battery that has enough juice to get you across town and enough kick to accelerate onto the highway. That is, the amount of energy a battery stores and the rate at which it releases that energy determines the usefulness of the battery.

5 May 2014

Researchers Observe Nonlinear Optical Resonances at Edges of 2-D Molybdenum Disulfide Crystal

The drive to develop ultrasmall and ultrafast electronic devices using a single atomic layer of semiconductors, such as transition metal dichalcogenides, has received a significant boost.

5 May 2014

Harvard SEAS Selected to Lead Project Combining Nanophotonics and Quantum Photonics

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research has selected the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) to lead a multidisciplinary effort that will merge research in classical and quantum physics and accelerate the development of advanced optical technologies.

5 May 2014

Researchers Receive Funding to Explore Ways to Improve Heart Disease Treatment Using Nanoparticles

A study to investigate how nanoparticles could be used to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease has received £3 million funding.

2 May 2014

Nanotronics Imaging Becomes Part of NanoBCA for 2014 dc Roundtable Regarding NNI

Nanotronics Imaging, the leading microscopy and software company, joins NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) for the 2014 DC Roundtable regarding National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). This will be NanoBCA's 12th visit, dating back to 2002, meeting with numerous government officials in regard to the NNI.

From Nanotronics Imaging 2 May 2014

Global Industry Analysis Report on Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Global Market for Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 2 May 2014

Nanotechnology News

Novel Metamaterials Can Shield Objects from View by Infrared Sensors

New Mathematical Framework Helps Make Accurate Characterizations of Graphene

Modified Mu-Opioid Receptor Attached to Graphene Strips May Aid in Drug Development

Towards ‘Molecularly Stretchable’ Electronic Materials

DF-4017 Hydrophobic Dry Film Negative Photoresist Introduced by Engineered Materials Systems

Researchers Synthesize 3D Nanoporous Graphene with Preserved 2D Dirac Electronic Characters

Distribution of Dopant Influences Properties of Semiconductor Nanocrystals

Atom Movement Due to Absorption of Light Amplifies to Nanoscale Structural Changes in Protein Complex

Xilinx Achieves PCI Express Compliance for Kintex UltraScale 20nm FPGAs

Mesoporous Carbon Electrode Improves Battery's Kick

Researchers Observe Nonlinear Optical Resonances at Edges of 2-D Molybdenum Disulfide Crystal

Harvard SEAS Selected to Lead Project Combining Nanophotonics and Quantum Photonics

Researchers Receive Funding to Explore Ways to Improve Heart Disease Treatment Using Nanoparticles

Nanotronics Imaging Becomes Part of NanoBCA for 2014 dc Roundtable Regarding NNI

Global Industry Analysis Report on Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

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