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Controlled Placement of Carbon Nanotubes into Nano-Structures Boosts Electronic Performance

Carbon nanotubes are becoming increasingly attractive for photovoltaic solar cells as a replacement to silicon. Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have discovered that controlled placement of the carbon nanotubes into nano-structures produces a huge boost in electronic performance. Their groundbreaking results are published in the prestigious journal Advanced Materials.

19 Mar 2014

Uniform Antimony Nanocrystals Hold Promise for Batteries

The hunt is on – for new materials to be used in the next generation of batteries that may one day replace current lithium ion batteries. Today, the latter are commonplace and provide a reliable power source for smartphones, laptops and many other portable electrical devices.

19 Mar 2014

New Report on Global Market for Nanocellulose

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Global Market for Nanocellulose To 2020" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 19 Mar 2014

CRYPTON Acquires Textile Technology Company NANOTEX

CRYPTON INC. has acquired NANOTEX®, announced Randy Rubin, Chairman of The Crypton Companies. The privately held, 20-year-old Crypton Fabrics, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, early this year purchased NANOTEX from private equity and venture capital investors; WL Ross and Co. LLC as major stockholders, in addition to Norwest Venture Partners, Masters Capital Nanotechnology Fund, Firelake Capital Management and Masters Capital Management.

17 Mar 2014

MIT Researchers Develop Water Desalination Membrane Containing Nanoscale Pores

Consider the nearest water surface: a half-full glass on your desk, a puddle outside your window, or a lake across town. All of these surfaces represent liquid-vapor interfaces, where liquid meets air. Molecules of water vapor constantly collide with these liquid surfaces: Some make it through the surface and condense, while others simply bounce off.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 17 Mar 2014

Research and Markets Adds Report on Global Nanofiber Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Nanofiber Market 2012-2016" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 17 Mar 2014

Comprehensive Analytics Report on Worldwide Markets for Nanocoatings

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nanocoatings - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 14 Mar 2014

Novel Heat-Based Technique to Count and Measure Size of Microscopic Particles

Researchers have developed a new heat-based technique for counting and measuring the size of microscopic particles. The technique is less expensive than light-based techniques and can be used on a wider array of materials than electricity-based techniques. The research was performed by faculty at North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Marquette University.

14 Mar 2014

Researchers Invent Ultra-Fast Nanoscale Optical Switch

An ultra-fast and ultra-small optical switch has been invented that could advance the day when photons replace electrons in the innards of consumer products ranging from cell phones to automobiles.

14 Mar 2014