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Rotelle-Shaped Organic Molecules May Lead to More Efficient Organic LEDs

One problem in developing more efficient organic LED light bulbs and displays for TVs and phones is that much of the light is polarized in one direction and thus trapped within the light-emitting diode, or LED. University of Utah physicists believe they have solved the problem by creating a new organic molecule that is shaped like rotelle – wagon-wheel pasta – rather than spaghetti.

30 Sep 2013

CEATEC 2013: Nissan Chemical to Showcase Nanoparticle-Based HYPERTECH Coating for Touch Panels

Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kojiro Kinoshita) will exhibit at CEATEC JAPAN 2013 to showcase development products intended for use with smartphone and tablet PC touch panels. The products incorporate ‘HYPERTECH,’ a functional coating comprised of our proprietary multi-branched organic nanoparticles (hyperbranched polymers).

From Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd. 27 Sep 2013

Single Atom-Thick, 2D Titanium Carbide MXene Electrodes Show Excellent Volumetric Super Capacitance

Drexel University researchers are continuing to expand the capabilities and functionalities of a family of two-dimensional materials they discovered that are as thin as a single atom, but have the potential to store massive amounts of energy. Their latest achievement has pushed the materials storage capacities to new levels while also allowing for their use in flexible devices.

27 Sep 2013

Graphene Nanodrapes Enhance Water-Resistant Properties of Materials with Rough Surfaces

Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new drape made from graphene—the thinnest material known to science—which can enhance the water-resistant properties of materials with rough surfaces.

From Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 26 Sep 2013

Wormlike Hematite Nanostructure Photoanode Delivers Record Solar Hydrogen Efficiency

A research team of Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea, developed a "wormlike" hematite photoanode that can convert sunlight and water to clean hydrogen energy with a record-breaking high efficiency of 5.3%.

26 Sep 2013

Semiconductor Nano-Antennas Sense Molecules Resonating in the Infrared Spectrum

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed arrays of tiny nano-antennas that can enable sensing of molecules that resonate in the infrared (IR) spectrum.

From University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 26 Sep 2013

Innovative Nanotechnology Converts Non-Biodegradable Plastic Bags into Carbon Nanotube Membranes

University of Adelaide researchers have developed a process for turning waste plastic bags into a high-tech nanomaterial.

26 Sep 2013

Alumina–Zirconia Nano-Composite Improves Lifetime of Prostheses for Total Hip Replacements

Bio-ceramics (alumina and zirconia based ceramics) are widely used as femoral heads in total hip replacements (THR) as an alternative to metal devices. Unfortunately, the orthopaedic community reports significant in-vivo failures.

25 Sep 2013

Rensselaer and NanoSpace Receive 2013 Best of the Web Award

Faculty researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were honored for their efforts in developing and creating the NanoSpace website, an online science “theme park” that aims to excite elementary and middle-school students about the world of atoms and molecules.

From Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 25 Sep 2013

Recent Issue of ASC Macro Letters Features Nanotechnology Expert Jodie Lutkenhaus

A recent issue of ASC Macro Letters features research research cover images Assistant Professor Jodie Lutkenhaus and her post-doctoral research, Jared Mike, PhD., of the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University.

25 Sep 2013

Nanomaterials News

Rotelle-Shaped Organic Molecules May Lead to More Efficient Organic LEDs

CEATEC 2013: Nissan Chemical to Showcase Nanoparticle-Based HYPERTECH Coating for Touch Panels

Single Atom-Thick, 2D Titanium Carbide MXene Electrodes Show Excellent Volumetric Super Capacitance

Graphene Nanodrapes Enhance Water-Resistant Properties of Materials with Rough Surfaces

Wormlike Hematite Nanostructure Photoanode Delivers Record Solar Hydrogen Efficiency

Semiconductor Nano-Antennas Sense Molecules Resonating in the Infrared Spectrum

Innovative Nanotechnology Converts Non-Biodegradable Plastic Bags into Carbon Nanotube Membranes

Alumina–Zirconia Nano-Composite Improves Lifetime of Prostheses for Total Hip Replacements

Rensselaer and NanoSpace Receive 2013 Best of the Web Award

Recent Issue of ASC Macro Letters Features Nanotechnology Expert Jodie Lutkenhaus

Novel Semiconductor Born from Graphene and Glass

Rapid Biomimetic Nanovaccine for Personalized Cancer Therapy

2D Materials Powering the Future of Neuromorphic and Sensory Devices

Optical Study of Switching in hBN Devices

The Future of Multiplex Nanosensors in Food Safety

Conversations on AFM: How AI is Automating Scanning Probe Microscopy

Breaking Barriers in Thin-Film Deposition with ATLANT 3D’s DALP Technology

Overcoming Nanogold Production Challenges

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