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Bruker Introduces Dektak XTL to Address Semiconductor Needs

Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR) today announced the release of the Dektak XTL Stylus Profiler, extending its industry-leading stylus profilometry capabilities to 200 and 300 millimeter semiconductor wafer fabs and next-generation touch panel manufacturers.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 4 Mar 2014

Unique Method of Light-Matter Interaction Analysis Helps Make Better Semiconductor Nanowires

A new twist on a very old physics technique could have a profound impact on one of the most buzzed-about aspects of nanoscience.

4 Mar 2014

Cobalt Oxide Nano Crystals Effectively Carry Out Photosynthetic Reaction of Splitting Water Molecules

Artificial photosynthesis, in which we emulate the process used by nature to capture energy from the sun and convert it into electrochemical energy, is expected to be a major asset in any sustainable energy portfolio for the future. Artificial photosynthesis offers the promise of producing liquid fuels that are renewable and can be used without exacerbating global climate change.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 4 Mar 2014

Graphene Nanoflakes Improve Performance of Polymer-Blend Bulk-Heterojunction Solar Cells

University of Cincinnati researchers are reporting early results on a way to make solar-powered panels in lights, calculators and roofs lighter, less expensive, more flexible (therefore less breakable) and more efficient.

4 Mar 2014

Optical Lab on a Chip with Nanometer Precision

About the size of a stapler, this new handheld device developed at EFPL is able to test a large number of proteins in our body all at once-a subtle combination of optical science and engineering.

4 Mar 2014

Researchers Test Four Iron-Oxide Nanoparticle Systems for Targeting Cancer Cells

In current research related to improving cancer treatments, one promising area of research is the effort to find ways to selectively pinpoint and target cancer cells while minimizing effects on healthy cells.

4 Mar 2014

Nikon Instruments Enters Joint Marketer Distributorship with Research Instruments

In the interest of delivering a more seamless experience for microscope users working in the fields of in-vitro fertilization and assisted reproductive technology, Nikon Instruments Inc. today announced an expansion of its long-term partnership with Research Instruments Limited (RI), to become its exclusive hardware distributor in the U.S.

4 Mar 2014

Hybrid Metal/Organic Nanowires Compensate for Metal Losses in Plasmonic Nanostructures

University of Cincinnati researchers are discovering how to manipulate light to one day better view the world’s tiniest objects through a super-lens, as well as how to hide an object in plain sight. Masoud Kaveh-Baghbadorani, a doctoral student in the University of Cincinnati’s physics program, will present this research on March 4, at the American Physical Society Meeting in Denver.

4 Mar 2014

Stable 2-D Electron Gas in Strontium Titanate Holds Promise for New Kind of Electronics

Usually, microelectronic devices are made of silicon or similar semiconductors. Recently, the electronic properties of metal oxides have become quite interesting. These materials are more complex, yet offer a broader range of possibilities to tune their properties.

4 Mar 2014

Nanomechanical Sensor Accurately Measures Cellular Stress

A new methodology for rapidly measuring the level of antibiotic drug molecules in human blood serum has been developed, paving the way to applications within drug development and personalised medicine.

4 Mar 2014

New Market Report on MEMS for Cell Phones and Tablets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the MEMS for Cell Phones and Tablets Market" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 4 Mar 2014

Happy Accidents Advance Versatility of Polymers for Nanomedicine

One of the most basic tenets of science is observation, an essential tool with the power not only to prevent but also in some cases redefine failure.

4 Mar 2014

Malvern Reports on NanoSight Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis Systems

Malvern Panalytical acquired NanoSight in September 2013 extending its portfolio of solutions for analysis at the nanoscale. Malvern Panalytical has been active in nanoparticle characterization for many years but in this broad and highly dynamic field there is no single answer to the challenge of characterizing nanoscale materials.

From Malvern Panalytical 4 Mar 2014

Nano-Optical Tweezers Utilize the Force of Light to Trap and Move Individual Nano-Objects

As science and technology go nano, scientists search for new tools to manipulate, observe and modify the "building blocks" of matter at the nanometer scale. With this in mind, the recent publication in Nature Nanotechnology in which ICFO researchers demonstrate for the first time the ability to use near-field optical tweezers to trap a nano-size object and manipulate it in the 3 dimensions of space, is an exciting achievement.

3 Mar 2014

New Class of Magnetic Materials with Improved Performance and Efficiency

An international team of scientists led by physicists from the University of York has paved the way for a new class of magnetic materials and devices with improved performance and power efficiency.

3 Mar 2014

Nanotechnology News

Bruker Introduces Dektak XTL to Address Semiconductor Needs

Unique Method of Light-Matter Interaction Analysis Helps Make Better Semiconductor Nanowires

Cobalt Oxide Nano Crystals Effectively Carry Out Photosynthetic Reaction of Splitting Water Molecules

Graphene Nanoflakes Improve Performance of Polymer-Blend Bulk-Heterojunction Solar Cells

Optical Lab on a Chip with Nanometer Precision

Researchers Test Four Iron-Oxide Nanoparticle Systems for Targeting Cancer Cells

Nikon Instruments Enters Joint Marketer Distributorship with Research Instruments

Hybrid Metal/Organic Nanowires Compensate for Metal Losses in Plasmonic Nanostructures

Stable 2-D Electron Gas in Strontium Titanate Holds Promise for New Kind of Electronics

Nanomechanical Sensor Accurately Measures Cellular Stress

New Market Report on MEMS for Cell Phones and Tablets

Happy Accidents Advance Versatility of Polymers for Nanomedicine

Malvern Reports on NanoSight Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis Systems

Nano-Optical Tweezers Utilize the Force of Light to Trap and Move Individual Nano-Objects

New Class of Magnetic Materials with Improved Performance and Efficiency

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New Research Reveals Nanoplastics’ Damaging Effect on Brain Cells

Single-Step Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes for Better Energy Storage

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Covalent Organic Nanosheets Boost Sodium-Ion Battery Life

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