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Fundamental New Insights About Stability of Nanoparticles

University of Oregon chemists studying the structure of ligand-stabilized gold nanoparticles have captured fundamental new insights about their stability. The information, they say, could help to maintain a desired, integral property in nanoparticles used in electronic devices, where stability is important, or to design them so they readily condense into thin films for such things as inks or catalysts in electronic or solar devices.

10 Dec 2013

TUM Researchers Observe Degradation of Organic Solar Cells in Real Time

With the help of DESY’s X-ray light source PETRA III, researchers of Technische Universität München have, for the first time, watched organic solar cells degrade in real time. This work could open new approaches to increasing the stability of this highly promising type of solar cell.

10 Dec 2013

Scientists Discover New Mechanism That Controls Magnetic Anisotropy at the Atomic Scale

The energy needed to change the magnetic orientation of a single atom – which determines its magnetic stability and therefore its usefulness in a variety of future device applications – can be modified by varying the atom's electrical coupling to nearby metals.

10 Dec 2013

CCA Biennial on the Aesthetics of Scale in an Age of Nanotechnology

A campuswide exhibition next fall will explore the cultural and human consequences of seeing the world at the micro and macro levels, through nanoscience and networked communications.

9 Dec 2013

NASA's Planetary Mass Spectrometers Hit the Trifecta

Planetary instruments from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., hit the trifecta on Dec. 4, running three experiments of the same kind at different places in space.

6 Dec 2013

Leica SR GSD 3D Super-Resolution Microscope Achieves Third Place in The Scientist Magazine's Top 10 Innovations

The panel of judges, consisting of representatives from science, business, and the non-profit sector, selected the super-resolution system for 3D localization microscopy from more than 80 entries as one of the most innovative products with the potential to revolutionize life sciences.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 5 Dec 2013

New Spectroscopy Technique Offers Never-Before-Seen Look at Functionality of Electrodes

A new technique developed at Berkeley Lab’s Advanced Light Source could help scientists better understand and improve the materials required for high-performance lithium-ion batteries that power EVs and other applications.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 5 Dec 2013

Highest Force Moving Magnet Actuator Introduced By H2W

H2W introduces its highest force (135 lbs, [600 N] peak force) moving magnet actuator. This NCM series voice coil actuator (NCM08-35-450-3LB) can be operated under either open or closed loop position control, or force control and is ideal for high force motion control applications.

From H2W Technologies 5 Dec 2013

Nano Today’s 3rd Conference to Take Place December 9-11, 2013 in Singapore

Over 400 scientists worldwide will converge in Singapore for the 3rd Nano Today Conference which will be held at the Biopolis on December 9 to 11, 2013. Organized by Nano Today, a leading journal for nanoscience and nanotechnology, the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) and Elsevier, the three-day conference will showcase the latest research advances in nanostructured materials and systems for diverse applications in areas such as biomedical, electronic, chemical and energy.

From Elsevier B.V 3 Dec 2013

Charles M. Lieber Given Inaugural Nano Research Award by Springer and Tsinghua University Press

The first Nano Research Award will be given to Charles M. Lieber, one of the world’s leading scientists in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The award, which is presented for the first time this year, is sponsored by...

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 2 Dec 2013