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Geometric Curvature Influences Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles

In their search for molecules with certain characteristics, chemists have produced millions of new, increasingly complex synthetic materials by altering molecules’ chemical structures.

30 Aug 2013

Vishay Improves ACAS 0612 Precision Thin Film Chip Resistor Arrays

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced that it has enhanced its ACAS 0612 precision thin film chip resistor arrays with tighter absolute TCR down to ± 10 ppm/K, relative TCR down to ± 5 ppm/K, and relative tolerance down to ± 0.05 % for automotive, industrial, and telecommunications applications.

30 Aug 2013

Stretchy, Transparent Ionic Conductors Used in Gel-Based Audio Speakers

In a materials science laboratory at Harvard University, a transparent disk connected to a laptop fills the room with music—it’s the “Morning” prelude from Peer Gynt, played on an ionic speaker.

30 Aug 2013

Mass in Mass-Less Electrons Created by Disrupting Structure of Topological Crystalline Insulator

Disrupting the symmetrical structure of a solid-state topological crystalline insulator creates mass in previously mass-less electrons and imparts an unexpected level of control in this nascent class of materials, an international team of researchers reports in the current edition of Science Express.

30 Aug 2013

Nanostructures Made by Dealloying Lithium-Tin Alloys May Help Improve Battery Energy Storage

New types of nanostructures have shown promise for applications in electrochemically powered energy devices and systems, including advanced battery technologies.

From Arizona State University 30 Aug 2013

Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles May Help Determine Risk of Heart Attack

A Binghamton University researcher hopes to give doctors a more accurate way of determining a patient’s risk of heart attack or stroke.

30 Aug 2013

Researchers Confirm Atomic Dynamic in Titanium Oxide Crystal

Titanium dioxide is an inexpensive, yet versatile material. It is used as a pigment in wall paint, as a biocompatible coating in medical implants, as a catalyst in the chemical industry and as UV protection in sunscreen. When applied as a thin coating, it can keep all sorts of surfaces sparkling clean. The use of titanium oxide in the electronics industry is currently being investigated.

30 Aug 2013

Nano Labs Sponsors Self-Cleaning and Fireproof Coating Applications in Panam GP Series

Nano Labs Corp. is pleased to announce the Company is sponsoring the use of its self-cleaning and fireproof coating applications in the Panam GP Series – Supported by the Ferrari Drivers Academy (FDA).

30 Aug 2013

Miniaturized Rocket Engines with Ferrofluid Ion Thrusters Power Nanosatellites

Nanosatellites are smartphone-sized spacecraft that can perform simple, yet valuable, space missions. Dozens of these little vehicles are now tirelessly orbiting the earth performing valuable functions for NASA, the Department of Defense and even private companies.

30 Aug 2013

Researchers Measure Efficiencies of Molecular Machines

An innovative measurement method was used at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw for estimating power generated by motors of single molecule in size, comprising a few dozens of atoms only. The findings of the study are of crucial importance for construction of future nanometer machines – and they do not instil optimism.

30 Aug 2013

Nanoparticles Made From Abundant Earth Materials May Lead to Cheaper Solar Cells

(Edmonton) University of Alberta researchers have found that abundant materials in the Earth’s crust can be used to make inexpensive and easily manufactured nanoparticle-based solar cells.

30 Aug 2013

Magnetic Charge Crystallization Directly Visualized in Artificial Spin Ice Material

A team of scientists, led by University of Illinois physicist Peter Schiffer, has reported direct visualization of magnetic charge crystallization in an artificial spin ice material, a first in the study of a relatively new class of frustrated artificial magnetic materials-by-design known as “Artificial Spin Ice.” These charges are analogs to electrical charges with possible applications in magnetic memories and devices. The research team's findings appear in the August 29 issue of the journal Nature.

From University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 29 Aug 2013

Foresight’s 17th Nanotechnology Conference to Take Place in February 2014

Over 20 speakers will present their research and vision within the realm of groundbreaking atomic- and molecular-scale science and engineering with application across a wide range of advanced technologies, including materials, electronics, energy conversion, biotechnology and more. Events will include presentation of the annual Foresight Institute Feynman Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in nanoscale science and technology.

From Foresight Institute 29 Aug 2013

Cabot Microelectronics’ Novus A7100 Aluminum CMP Slurry Adopted for 28/20 nm High-K Metal Gate Integration

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation, the world's leading supplier of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing slurries and a growing CMP pad supplier to the semiconductor industry, today announced that its Novus A7100 Aluminum CMP slurry products have been adopted by several leading edge customers to help enable 28/20 nanometer High-K Metal Gate integration schemes used for advanced logic devices.

29 Aug 2013

Plastic Nanofibers Can Release Medication Directly at Brain Infection Sites

A plastic material already used in absorbable surgical sutures and other medical devices shows promise for continuous administration of antibiotics to patients with brain infections, scientists are reporting in a new study.

From American Chemical Society 29 Aug 2013

Nanotechnology News

Geometric Curvature Influences Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles

Vishay Improves ACAS 0612 Precision Thin Film Chip Resistor Arrays

Stretchy, Transparent Ionic Conductors Used in Gel-Based Audio Speakers

Mass in Mass-Less Electrons Created by Disrupting Structure of Topological Crystalline Insulator

Nanostructures Made by Dealloying Lithium-Tin Alloys May Help Improve Battery Energy Storage

Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles May Help Determine Risk of Heart Attack

Researchers Confirm Atomic Dynamic in Titanium Oxide Crystal

Nano Labs Sponsors Self-Cleaning and Fireproof Coating Applications in Panam GP Series

Miniaturized Rocket Engines with Ferrofluid Ion Thrusters Power Nanosatellites

Researchers Measure Efficiencies of Molecular Machines

Nanoparticles Made From Abundant Earth Materials May Lead to Cheaper Solar Cells

Magnetic Charge Crystallization Directly Visualized in Artificial Spin Ice Material

Foresight’s 17th Nanotechnology Conference to Take Place in February 2014

Cabot Microelectronics’ Novus A7100 Aluminum CMP Slurry Adopted for 28/20 nm High-K Metal Gate Integration

Plastic Nanofibers Can Release Medication Directly at Brain Infection Sites

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