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Researchers Develop New Methods to Fabricate Thin Films of Nanoparticles

Two techniques for fabricating gold monolayers, which are thin films of nanoparticles, have been devised by scientists at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy (IPC PAS) in Warsaw. One technique is based on self-assembly, whereas the other utilizes the properties of salt solutions that are highly concentrated. Both these techniques assist in developing consistent, positively charged monolayers.

13 Feb 2012

Researchers Use Quantum Dots to Study Nerve Cell Behavior

A research team led by Lih Y. Lin and Fred Rieke from the University of Washington (UW) has developed a novel and highly targeted method by harnessing quantum dots for activating neurons in the brain in order to understand the way of communication of nerve cells.

10 Feb 2012

Fiabila Places Initial 2012 Purchase Orders for NaturalNano’s Halloysite Nanotubes

NaturalNano, a material science company manufacturing and commercializing novel nanocomposites, declared that it has received purchase orders for its Halloysite Natural Tube (HNT) that is being used as a key element in Fiabila’s nail polish products sold in Europe and in the United States.

10 Feb 2012

Industrial Nanotech Announces First Sale of Nansulate Coatings to Nuclear Power Facility

Industrial Nanotech has declared the first sale of Nansulate, its patented protective and insulation coating line based on nanotechnology, to a nuclear power facility located in the US.

From Industrial Nanotech, Inc. 10 Feb 2012

Novel Technique to Synthesize Enhanced Buckypapers

A novel form of buckypapers or carbon nanotube sheets developed by a research team has eliminated their major drawback.

10 Feb 2012

Development of Novel Tip Aids in Nanolithography and Nanomanufacturing Applications

A team of researchers at IBM Research – Zurich, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Pennsylvania has developed a nano-sized silicon carbide tip that has a wear resistance of 10,000 folds higher than that of the earlier designs, a major breakthrough in nanomanufacturing for applications such as biosensors for environment and healthcare monitoring.

From IBM Zurich Research Laboratory 10 Feb 2012

Study Explains Performance Behavior of LiFePO4 Nanoparticles

A study by Martin Z. Bazant from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has discovered the reasons behind the unusual charging and discharging behavior of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) nanoparticles, paving the way to develop high-efficient battery materials.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 9 Feb 2012

The NanoMaterials Innovation Center Appoints Alan Rae as CEO

The NanoMaterials Innovation Center LLC (NMIC) in Alfred, NY welcomes Dr. Alan Rae as CEO. Dr. Rae has extensive experience in product commercialization and business development in Ceramics, Electronics and Alternative Energy.

9 Feb 2012

Scientists Make Atomic Nuclei Transparent for the First Time

At the high-brilliance synchrotron light source PETRA III, a team of DESY scientists headed by Dr. Ralf Röhlsberger has succeeded in making atomic nuclei transparent with the help of X-ray light.

8 Feb 2012

Researchers Develop Novel Nanowire Welding Technique

A Stanford University research team has developed a novel technique based on the physics of plasmonics to weld nanowires using a simple light blast, paving the way to develop easy and large-area processing methods for electronic devices such as LEDs, thin-film solar cells and touch-screen displays.

8 Feb 2012