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Ideal Organic Single-Crystal Vertical Nanopillars for Harvesting Energy in Solar Cells

Using a bio-mimicking analog of one of nature's most efficient light-harvesting structures, blades of grass, an international research team led by Alejandro Briseno of the University of Massachusetts Amherst has taken a major step in developing long-sought polymer architecture to boost power-conversion efficiency of light to electricity for use in electronic devices.

1 Oct 2014

Researchers Create Atom-Scale Semiconducting Composites

A little change in temperature makes a big difference for growing a new generation of hybrid atomic-layer structures, according to scientists at Rice University, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Vanderbilt University and Pennsylvania State University.

1 Oct 2014

Comprehensive Market Research Report on Global and Chinese Graphene Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Graphene Industry Report, 2014-2016" report to their offering.

1 Oct 2014

Innovative Microcavity Raman-Laser Sensor Enables Single Nanoparticle Detection

Optical sensing of nanoscale objects with ultrahigh sensitivity is highly desirable for applications in various fields, such as in early-stage diagnosis of human diseases and in environmental monitoring, as well as in homeland security.

1 Oct 2014

Comparative View of Silver Nanoparticle-Thiol Interaction for MH and Cysteine

Silver nanoparticles are well known for their anti-bacteria properties. One of the main routes by which they may act as an anti-bacteria agent, is through attaching themselves to the thiol group present on the cellular membrane surface and hence disrupting the membrane's function.

1 Oct 2014

Novel Nano-Structure Holds Potential to Develop Highly Stable Nanoscale Memory Devices

RMIT University researchers have brought ultra-fast, nano-scale data storage within striking reach, using technology that mimics the human brain.

1 Oct 2014

Three Penn State Teams Receive NSF Grants to Explore 2D Materials

Through the National Science Foundation’s Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program, Penn State has been awarded $4 million over the next four years to lead two teams of investigators and support members of a third team in the new field of 2D crystals and layered materials.

1 Oct 2014

Taiwan Mitsui Chemicals to Manufacture and Sell ITRI’s STOBA Polymer

On September 16th, the Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan signed an exclusive license agreement with Taiwan Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (President: Takeshi Hiraiwa), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (President & CEO: Tsutomu Tannowa), allowing it to manufacture and distribute ITRI’s STOBA™, the world’s only technology to prevent hazardous lithium-ion battery (LIB) thermal runaway which can lead to explosions and fires.

29 Sep 2014

New Report on Global Market for Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Global Market for Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles" report to their offering.

29 Sep 2014

Advanced Gas-Particle High Resolution Mass Spectrometer May Help Identify Aerosol Nanoparticles

Researchers may soon have a better idea of how tiny particles of pollution are formed in the atmosphere. These particles, called aerosols, or particulate matter (PM), are hazardous to human health and contribute to climate change, but researchers know little about how their properties are shaped by chemical reactions in the atmosphere. Unraveling this chemistry could someday lead to more effective policies to protect human health and the Earth’s climate.

26 Sep 2014