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Nanomaterials Power Self-Charging Cell

A novel self-charging power cell that has the ability to convert and store energy has been developed by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The hybrid generator-storage cell directly converts mechanical energy to chemical energy. When compared to other systems that use separate batteries and generators, the new cell makes better utilization of mechanical energy.

From Georgia Institute of Technology 23 Aug 2012

New Graphene Anode Material Helps Develop High-Power Density Li-Ion Batteries

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers have created a novel graphene anode material that is chargeable and dischargeable at a rate tenfold quicker than traditional graphite anodes utilized in present rechargeable lithium (Li)-ion batteries, without any considerable energy density loss.

From Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 22 Aug 2012

Grafoid, CVD Equipment to Develop New Catalyst Material from Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes

Focus Graphite has reported that Grafoid and CVD Equipment have entered into a one-year Joint Intellectual Property Development Agreement. Focus Graphite has a 40% stake in Grafoid.

22 Aug 2012

Caribbean Marketplace Renovation Project to Use Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate Coatings

Industrial Nanotech, a provider of energy conserving solutions based on nanotechnology, has reported that its patented Nansulate translucent thermal insulation and protective coating will be utilized for skylight insulation in the recently awarded Caribbean Marketplace Renovation Project. The City of Miami is undertaking the renovation project.

From Industrial Nanotech, Inc. 22 Aug 2012

Platelet-Like Nanoparticles Increase Survival Rate in Trauma Cases

A research team led by Erin Lavik from the Case Western Reserve University has demonstrated that nanoparticles customized to bind with blood platelets quickly stop bleeding, thus doubling the survival rate in the critical first hour after a lethal injury.

21 Aug 2012

Researchers Successfully Map Behavior of Light in Complex Photonic Materials

Scientists from King's College London together with AMOLF and ICFO have successfully mapped the interaction of light with complex photonic materials by breaking the light resolution limit at the nanoscale. This was done by employing a new technique that integrates optical detection and electronic excitation.

21 Aug 2012

MIT Researchers Produce Defect-Free Nanocrystal Films

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have reported that they have discovered methods of developing defect-free patterns of nanocrystal films. They have controlled the position and shape of the nanocrystal films with nanoscale resolution.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 21 Aug 2012

Graphene Nanoplatelets Manufacturer Opens New Headquarters and Production Facility

On August 16, 2012, XG Sciences, a producer of innovative nanomaterial dubbed xGnP graphene nanoplatelets and associated materials, has conducted a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the commencement of production at its new headquarters and production facility situated in Delhi Township, close to Lansing, Michigan.

21 Aug 2012

New Book Sheds Light on Polymer Nanocomposite Characterization Techniques

Research and Markets has included a new book titled ‘Characterization Techniques for Polymer Nanocomposites. Polymer Nano-, Micro- and Macrocomposites’ to its catalogue.

From Research and Markets 18 Aug 2012

Research Shows New Form of Carbon is Capable of Indenting Diamond

A research team headed by Lin Wang from Carnegie Institution has discovered a new superhard form of carbon clusters, which exhibit both crystalline and amorphous structure and are comparable to diamond.

17 Aug 2012