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NSF Awards NYU-Caltech Researchers $2 M Grant to Develop Advanced Nanomaterials

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded New York University researchers and their colleagues at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) a $2 million grant to develop cutting-edge nanomaterials that hold promise for improving the manufacturing of advanced materials, biofuels, and other industrial products.

7 Aug 2013

New System Directly Measures Nanocrystal’s Adsorption of Gases

More efficient catalytic converters on autos, improved batteries and more sensitive gas sensors are some of the potential benefits of a new system that can directly measure the manner in which nanocrystals adsorb and release hydrogen and other gases.

7 Aug 2013

HRTEM Provides Atomic Scale Images of Changes in Magnesium due to Irradiation

A team of researchers led by North Carolina State University has developed a technique that provides real-time images of how magnesium changes at the atomic scale when exposed to radiation. The technique may give researchers new insights into how radiation weakens the integrity of radiation-tolerant materials, such as those used in space exploration and in nuclear energy technologies.

From North Carolina State University 7 Aug 2013

ZEISS Launches Next Generation of EVO Series Scanning Electron Microscopes at M&M 2013

Today at M&M 2013, Indianapolis, ZEISS launches the next generation EVO series for material and life science applications. Customer productivity and imaging performance are dramatically increased by the SEM’s workflow automation, beam deceleration technology and class leading HD BSE detector.

7 Aug 2013

Researchers Create Flexible Nano-Scaffold for Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries

Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a new flexible nano-scaffold for rechargeable lithium ion batteries that could help make cell phone and electric car batteries last longer.

From North Carolina State University 7 Aug 2013

Global Graphene Technology Market Forecast to Grow at 55.54% CAGR till 2023

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Graphene Electronics Market: Materials, Devices, Products, & Developments 2013 - 2023" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 7 Aug 2013

NPL Partners with GSA to Promote Development of Graphene Technologies

The Graphene Stakeholders Association (GSA) announced today that the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has joined the association as a lifetime member. The GSA (www.graphenestakeholders.org) and NPL (www.npl.co.uk/graphene) will work closely together on fulfilling the association's mission of promoting the responsible development of graphene and graphene-enabled technologies and applications.

7 Aug 2013

EDAG’s Automotive Light-Weighting Study Demonstrates Potential of NanoSteel’s Material

The NanoSteel® Company, a leader in nano-structured steel materials design, today announced the results of an automotive light-weighting study conducted by EDAG, Inc., a globally-recognized independent engineering firm, demonstrating the potential for the company’s Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) to enable a 30% reduction of weight in the BIW structure of a mass market sedan.

7 Aug 2013

Z-Axis Nanopositioning System with Extended Positioning Range by PI (Physik Instrumente)

High precision positioning of microscope objectives along the optical axis has just made a giant leap forward: While piezo actuation has always been the undisputed choice in optical positioning when dynamics and accuracy matter most, some applications could have benefitted from more travel range.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 7 Aug 2013

Granular Material Offers Potential New Approach to Controlling Acoustic Waves

In some ways, granular material — such as a pile of sand — can behave much like a crystal, with its close-packed grains mimicking the precise, orderly arrangement of crystalline atoms. SOURCE: - Mmit.edu ...

6 Aug 2013

Oxford Instruments Launches Four New Modules for its AZtec Microanalysis System at M&M 2013

Oxford Instruments, a leading supplier of microanalysis systems, has launched four new modules for its AZtec Microanalysis System at M&M 2013. The new modules enable Large Area Mapping, the use of multiple X-MaxN SDD...

From Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis 6 Aug 2013

Novel Device Chemically Identifies Single Molecules Using Terahertz Radiation

Molecules could soon be “scanned” in a fashion similar to imaging screenings at airports, thanks to a detector developed by University of Pittsburgh physicists.

6 Aug 2013

National Nanotechnology Initiative to Hold Workshop for Stakeholders and Public in September

What: The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) will hold this workshop to facilitate stakeholder discussion of key elements needed to assess, manage, and communicate potential risks associated with use of nanomaterials and nanotechnology-enabled products.

6 Aug 2013

ORSAY PHYSICS and TESCAN Merge to Form TESCAN-ORSAY

TESCAN, a leading global supplier of scanning electron microscopes and focused ion beam workstations, and ORSAY PHYSICS, a world leader in customized focused ion beam and electron beam technology, have merged to form TESCAN-ORSAY HOLDING. Cooperating since 2007, ORSAY PHYSICS has been the sole supplier of ion beam technology to TESCAN.

From Tescan Group 6 Aug 2013

ZEISS Lightsheet Z.1 Fluorescence Microscope System Wins R&D 100 Award 2013

Lightsheet Z.1 from ZEISS is one of the winners of the 51st R&D 100 Award. An independent jury and the publisher of the R&D Magazine recognize and celebrate the top 100 technology products every year. The official award ceremony will take place on 7 November in Orlando, Florida, as part of a gala event.

6 Aug 2013

Nanotechnology News

NSF Awards NYU-Caltech Researchers $2 M Grant to Develop Advanced Nanomaterials

New System Directly Measures Nanocrystal’s Adsorption of Gases

HRTEM Provides Atomic Scale Images of Changes in Magnesium due to Irradiation

ZEISS Launches Next Generation of EVO Series Scanning Electron Microscopes at M&M 2013

Researchers Create Flexible Nano-Scaffold for Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries

Global Graphene Technology Market Forecast to Grow at 55.54% CAGR till 2023

NPL Partners with GSA to Promote Development of Graphene Technologies

EDAG’s Automotive Light-Weighting Study Demonstrates Potential of NanoSteel’s Material

Z-Axis Nanopositioning System with Extended Positioning Range by PI (Physik Instrumente)

Granular Material Offers Potential New Approach to Controlling Acoustic Waves

Oxford Instruments Launches Four New Modules for its AZtec Microanalysis System at M&M 2013

Novel Device Chemically Identifies Single Molecules Using Terahertz Radiation

National Nanotechnology Initiative to Hold Workshop for Stakeholders and Public in September

ORSAY PHYSICS and TESCAN Merge to Form TESCAN-ORSAY

ZEISS Lightsheet Z.1 Fluorescence Microscope System Wins R&D 100 Award 2013

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