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First Carbon Nanotube Device that Can Detect the Entire Visible Spectrum of Light

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have created the first carbon nanotube device that can detect the entire visible spectrum of light, a feat that could soon allow scientists to probe single molecule transformations.

30 Apr 2009

New Tool Provides Standard Reference for Evaluating Companies Active in Nanotechnology

A new tool from Lux Research, the Lux Innovation Grid, provides a standard reference for evaluating companies active in emerging technologies, based on the proprietary insights of Lux Research's highly-regarded analyst team.

28 Apr 2009

Sniffing Out Lung Cancer in Humans using Nanosensors

In 2006 researchers established that dogs could detect cancer by sniffing the exhaled breath of cancer patients. Now, using nanoscale arrays of detectors, two groups of investigators have shown that a compact mechanical ...

27 Apr 2009

Projects Support Commercialization of Lightweight Carbon Nanotube Wiring

Nanocomp Technologies, Inc., a developer of energy saving performance materials and component products from carbon nanotubes (CNTs), today announced that it has been awarded two new contracts by the United States Air For...

From Huntsman International LLC 21 Apr 2009

AIXTRON Receives Order for Black Magic PECVD for Carbon Nanotube Growth from GaTech

AIXTRON AG announced the receipt of a purchase order for a 4" Black Magic PECVD for carbon nanotube (CNT) growth from The Georgia Institute of Technology (GaTech) in Atlanta, GA, USA within the first quarter 2009.

From AIXTRON SE 21 Apr 2009

Bioanalysis Based on Nanomaterials Opens New Opportunities

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Biosensing Using Nanomaterials" to their offering. This book introduces novel concepts in the area of bioanalysis...

From Research and Markets 17 Apr 2009

Biohazard Water Analyzer Employs a Revolutionary Nanotechnology-Based Biosensor

Early WarningTM today displayed its Biohazard Water Analyzer which offers the next generation in microbial testing. Using a unique combination of advanced technologies, the Analyzer goes beyond lab culturing of indicator coliforms and directly measures individual species of pathogenic bacteria, protozoa and viruses in the same test.

17 Apr 2009

Discovering How Carbon Nanotubes Work as Catalysts May Result in Cleaner Fuels

Among their many other interesting properties, carbon nanotubes have been found to act as catalysts for some important chemical reactions, including some that could be used to make cleaner fuels. But many unanswered questions remain about how this process works.

16 Apr 2009

Precise Production of Tiny Ribbons by Slicing Open Carbon Nanotubes

A world of potential may lie tied up in graphene nanoribbons, particularly for electronics applications. But researchers have been hampered in their efforts to fully explore that potential because they had no reliable wa...

15 Apr 2009

Researchers Found A Way to Unzip Carbon Nanotubes to Make Flat Nanoribbons

Scientists at Rice University have found a simple way to create basic elements for aircraft, flat-screen TVs, electronics and other products that incorporate sheets of tough, electrically conductive material. And the...

15 Apr 2009