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Scientists Evaluate Resilin Protein in Nanosprings, Biorubbers and Biosensors

The remarkable, rubber-like protein that enables dragonflies, grasshoppers and other insects to flap their wings, jump and chirp has major potential uses in medicine, scientists conclude in an article in the journal ACS Macro Letters. It evaluates the latest advances toward using a protein called resilin in nanosprings, biorubbers, biosensors and other applications.

From American Chemical Society 2 Aug 2013

Gold Nanoparticles and Infrared Beams Enable Real-Time Observation of Biomolecule Interactions

Thanks to a new device that is the size of a human hair, it is now possible to detect molecules in a liquid solution and observe their interactions. This is of major interest for the scientific community, as there is currently no reliable way of examining both the behavior and the chemical structure of molecules in a liquid in real time.

2 Aug 2013

Gold Nano-Particle Sensors Can Detect Numerous Proteins Simultaneously

Chemists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have developed a new method for parallel protein analysis that is, in principle, capable of identifying hundreds or even thousands of different proteins. It could be used to detect the presence of viruses and identify their type in tiny samples.

1 Aug 2013

Bandgap’s Nanotextured Multicrystalline Silicon Cells Demonstrate Better Efficiency

Bandgap Engineering, Inc. announced today that its proprietary and patented nanotextured silicon solar cells demonstrated a 0.3% absolute efficiency boost over industry-standard solar cells.

1 Aug 2013

Scientists Create Fully Controllable, Self-Integrating Nanowires for Producing Nanoelectronic Components

Researchers working with tiny components in nanoelectronics face a challenge similar to that of parents of small children: teaching them to manage on their own. The nano-components are so small that arranging them with external tools is impossible. The only solution is to create conditions in which they can be “trusted” to assemble themselves.

1 Aug 2013

Lightly Warmed Layered Elemental Precursors Self Assemble Into New Nano-Sized Compounds

University of Oregon chemist David C. Johnson likens his lab's newly published accomplishments to combining two flavors of ice cream — vanilla and chocolate — and churning out thousands of flavors to appeal to any taste bud.

1 Aug 2013

Researchers Demonstrate Simple Law of Light Absorption for 2D Semiconductors

From solar cells to optoelectronic sensors to lasers and imaging devices, many of today’s semiconductor technologies hinge upon the absorption of light. Absorption is especially critical for nano-sized structures at the interface between two energy barriers called quantum wells, in which the movement of charge carriers is confined to two-dimensions. Now, for the first time, a simple law of light absorption for 2D semiconductors has been demonstrated.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 1 Aug 2013

Novel Technology to Produce Electronic Ink from Non-Toxic Silicon Nanocrystals

Electronic touch pads that cost just a few dollars and solar cells that cost the same as roof shingles are one step closer to reality today.

31 Jul 2013

Nanostructured Black Metals May Help Develop More Efficient Photovoltaics

The use of plasmonic black metals could someday provide a pathway to more efficient photovoltaics (PV) -- the use of solar panels containing photovoltaic solar cells -- to improve solar energy harvesting, according to researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).

31 Jul 2013

MOFs Hold Enormous Potential for New Generation of Clean Engineering

Brian Shoemaker is helping a national team of scientists answer a million dollar question. Could a substance that resembles baby powder curb global carbon emissions?

31 Jul 2013