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Graphene Can Be Stretched to Serve as a Tunable Ion Filter

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have conducted simulations advocating that graphene, along with its many other beneficial properties, can be altered with special pores to serve as a tunable strainer or filter for ions (charged atoms) in a liquid.

27 Nov 2018

Researchers Apply Radio Frequency Radiation to Modulate Enzymatic Nanoparticles

At ITMO University, scientists have devised a new technique to improve the activity of enzymes by applying radio frequency radiation. The novel technique involves making a unique complex containing magnetic nanoparticles and enzymes.

21 Nov 2018

Cost-Effective Process Offers Customized Polymer Nanofibers for Various Applications

Composed of the finest of fibers, polymer pelts are ideal for a variety of applications that range from highly sensitive biological detectors to coatings that adhere well yet can be removed easily.

19 Nov 2018

New Technology Can Dramatically Improve the Production of Nanomaterials at Commercial Scales

Large-scale production of nanomaterials and fine materials has always been difficult for businesses.

19 Nov 2018

Innovative Nanofibers Could Help Create Sticky, Repellent, or Light-Emitting Coatings

Taking a cue from the unique characteristics of gecko feet, polar bear fur, and lotus leaves, engineering researchers have now devised a novel method for making arrays of nanofibers that could result in the development of coatings that are repellent, sticky, light emitting, insulating, among many other possibilities.

16 Nov 2018

Nano-Sized Metallic Particles Could Pave Way for Environment-Friendly Catalysts

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have successfully created subnano-sized metallic particles that can be effectively used as catalysts for oxidizing hydrocarbons.

16 Nov 2018

Researchers Successfully Build Nanotubes from Protein Crystals

Tokyo Tech researchers have been successful in developing protein nanotubes from tiny scaffolds formed through the cross-linking of engineered protein crystals.

15 Nov 2018

Graphene Foam and Epoxy Combined to Form Tough, Conductive Composite

Scientists at Rice University have built an improved epoxy for electronic applications.

15 Nov 2018

NUS Quality Control Solution for Eradicating Fake Graphene

Due to a lack of quality control in commercial graphene, poor quality products are being touted as high-grade, therefore an NUS study team has come up with a reliable way to test the quality of graphene.

14 Nov 2018

New Technology Traps and Identifies Organic and Non-Organic Molecules at Ultra-Low Concentrations

A new technology for trapping and chemical analysis of non-organic and organic molecules at trace concentrations has been developed by an international group of physicists from Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), Swinburne University of Technology (Australia), and the Russian Academy of Sciences.

13 Nov 2018