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Graphene-Covered Silver Nanowire Electrodes Hold Promise for Touch-Screen Monitors

Researchers have created a new type of transparent electrode that might find uses in solar cells, flexible displays for computers and consumer electronics and future "optoelectronic" circuits for sensors and information processing.

23 May 2013

New Technique for Creating High-Quality Atomic-Scale Semiconductor Thin Films

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new technique for creating high-quality semiconductor thin films at the atomic scale – meaning the films are only one atom thick. The technique can be used to create these thin films on a large scale, sufficient to coat wafers that are two inches wide, or larger.

From North Carolina State University 23 May 2013

Inhibiting Calcium Uptake Makes Gold Nanoparticles More Effective in Destroying Cancer Cells

Positively charged gold nanoparticles are usually toxic to cells, but cancer cells somehow manage to avoid nanoparticle toxicity. Mayo Clinic researchers found out why and determined how to make the nanoparticles effective against ovarian cancer cells. The discovery is detailed in the current online issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

23 May 2013

Gold-Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Combination used to Produce Clean Hydrogen

Duke University engineers have developed a novel method for producing clean hydrogen, which could prove essential to weaning society off of fossil fuels and their environmental implications.

From Duke University - Fitzpatrick Center for Photonics 23 May 2013

IMS 2013: Vishay to Highlight High-Frequency Thin Film Chip Resistors

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced that it will be showcasing the company's latest industry-leading multi-layer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) and surface-mount and wire-bondable thin film products at the 2013 IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium (IMS), being held from June 2-7 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.

23 May 2013

Cambrios to Present on Silver Nanowire-Based Transparent Conductive Coating Material at Display Week 2013

During Display Week 2013, Cambrios executives will deliver four presentations, each of which will detail the characteristics and benefits of Cambrios’ silver nanowire-based ClearOhm™ transparent conductive coating material.

20 May 2013

Nanotechnology Advances Solar Photovoltaics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nanotech: Making Photovoltaics Possible" report to their offering.

20 May 2013

New Report on Prospects of the Global Nanotechnology Industry

The global nanotechnology industry has been advancing at a robust rate in the recent past and it is likely to register a healthy CAGR of around 19% during 2013-2017.

18 May 2013

Silica Nanoparticles Reduce Wear and Friction of PTFE

Nearly everyone is familiar with the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), otherwise known as Teflon, the brand name used by the chemical company DuPont. Famous for being “non-sticky” and water repellent, PTFE is a dry lubricant used on machine components everywhere, from kitchen tools and engine cylinders to space and biomedical applications.

18 May 2013

Andain Provides Update on Intra-Dermal Nano-Technology for Wrinkle Treatment and Skin Tissue Regeneration

Andain Inc. ("Andain" or the "Company"), a company engaged in commercializing novel technologies in biotech, medical and life sciences fields through its incubator program, today discussed and provided an update on its breakthrough, innovative peptide booster and delivery nano-particles for wrinkle treating and regenerating skin tissue collagen.

18 May 2013