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Simple Technique to Produce Transparent, Electrically Conductive Carbon Nanotube Films

A Rice University team has hit upon a method to produce nearly transparent films of electrically conductive carbon nanotubes, a goal sought by researchers around the world.

29 Oct 2012

New System to Explore and Measure Nanoscale Thermal Conductance

Scientific research has provided us with a fundamental understanding of how light (via photons) and electricity (via electrons) move within and between materials at the micrometer or nanometer levels, making possible a wide variety of miniature devices such as transistors, optical sensors and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).

29 Oct 2012

Continuous Rare Cell Extraction Utilizing Inertial Microfluidics

Using something called “inertial microfluidics,” University of Cincinnati researchers are able to continuously and selectively collect rare cells, such as circulating tumor cells, based on their size vs. other biomarkers. This could reduce analysis time and increase selectivity while reducing reliance on antibody-based testing in clinical tests.

29 Oct 2012

Nanobowls for Catalyst Protection from Harsh Conditions of Biofuel Refining

It may sound like a post-season football game for very tiny players, but the "nanobowl" has nothing to do with sports and everything to do with improving the way biofuels are produced.

29 Oct 2012

Attolight’s Cathodoluminescence Microscopy to Play Key Role in Joint Development Program with CEA-Leti

Attolight and CEA-Leti today announced that they have entered into a joint-development program to apply Attolight’s cathodoluminescence microscopy to semiconductor materials.

From CEA-Leti 29 Oct 2012

Advanced Antireflection Coatings Made of Nanomaterials Help Produce High-Efficiency Solar Cells

Photovoltaic cell efficiency may soon get a big boost, thanks to next-generation antireflection coatings crafted from nanomaterials capable of cutting down on the amount of light reflected away from a cell's surface.

29 Oct 2012

Nanoparticle-Based Ultra-Sensitive Sensor Prototype to Measure Biomarkers

Scientists have developed a prototype ultra-sensitive sensor that would enable doctors to detect the early stages of diseases and viruses with the naked eye, according to research published today in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

29 Oct 2012

IBM Researchers Demonstrate New Approach to Carbon Nanotechnology

IBM scientists have demonstrated a new approach to carbon nanotechnology that opens up the path for commercial fabrication of dramatically smaller, faster and more powerful computer chips.

29 Oct 2012

Near-Atomically Flat Silicon Helps Develop New Biological and Chemical Sensors

Silicon is the workhorse of the electronics industry, serving as the base material for the tiny transistors that make it possible for digital clocks to tick and computers to calculate.

29 Oct 2012

New Book Analyzes Defect Structure in Nanomaterials

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Woodhead Publishing Ltd's new book "Defect structure in nanomaterials" to their offering.

From Research and Markets 29 Oct 2012

ALD Films Shows Promise in Protecting Silver Artifacts

There are thousands of silver artifacts in museum collections around the world, and keeping them shiny is a constant challenge. So scientists are using new technology to give conservators a helping hand.

29 Oct 2012

Nanotechnology Innovator mPhase Unveils Portable, Rechargeable Jump Starter

mPhase Technologies, Inc. announced today that the mPower Jump introduced yesterday is a full powered, portable, rechargeable jump starter that features fast recharge times and fits in a glove box.

From MyPebble 29 Oct 2012

New Nanoparticle-Based Tumor Tagging Method Shows Promise in Breast Cancer Treatment

When surgeons operate to remove a tumor, determining exactly where to cut can be tricky. Ideally, the entire tumor should be removed while leaving a continuous layer of healthy tissue, but current techniques for locating the tumors during surgery are imprecise.

29 Oct 2012

The Idea Zoo Awarded Exclusive Rights to Superparamagnetic Colloidal Nanocrystals Patents

The University of California, Riverside has granted an exclusive license to The Idea Zoo, Inc., to commercialize nanotechnology research developed in the lab of Yadong Yin, an associate professor of chemistry.

29 Oct 2012

Carbon Nanotube Templated Microfabrication Process Breaks MEMS Materials Barrier

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are incredibly tiny devices, often built on the scale of millionths of a meter.

29 Oct 2012

Nanotechnology News

Simple Technique to Produce Transparent, Electrically Conductive Carbon Nanotube Films

New System to Explore and Measure Nanoscale Thermal Conductance

Continuous Rare Cell Extraction Utilizing Inertial Microfluidics

Nanobowls for Catalyst Protection from Harsh Conditions of Biofuel Refining

Attolight’s Cathodoluminescence Microscopy to Play Key Role in Joint Development Program with CEA-Leti

Advanced Antireflection Coatings Made of Nanomaterials Help Produce High-Efficiency Solar Cells

Nanoparticle-Based Ultra-Sensitive Sensor Prototype to Measure Biomarkers

IBM Researchers Demonstrate New Approach to Carbon Nanotechnology

Near-Atomically Flat Silicon Helps Develop New Biological and Chemical Sensors

New Book Analyzes Defect Structure in Nanomaterials

ALD Films Shows Promise in Protecting Silver Artifacts

Nanotechnology Innovator mPhase Unveils Portable, Rechargeable Jump Starter

New Nanoparticle-Based Tumor Tagging Method Shows Promise in Breast Cancer Treatment

The Idea Zoo Awarded Exclusive Rights to Superparamagnetic Colloidal Nanocrystals Patents

Carbon Nanotube Templated Microfabrication Process Breaks MEMS Materials Barrier

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