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Novel Method for Measuring Graphene’s Electronic and Optical Behavior

A research team comprising Leonhard Prechtel and Leonhard Prechtel from the Technische Universitaet Muenchen’s Walter Schottky Institut has devised a method to improve the time resolution down to the picosecond range for measuring photocurrent in graphene, which in turn helped in detecting pulses in a few picoseconds.

3 Feb 2012

Study Reveals Defects Reduce Brightness in Carbon Nanotubes

A Rice University study on fluorescence of single-walled carbon nanotubes has discovered that the brightest nanotubes of identical length demonstrate uniform fluorescence intensity and their brightness varies proportionally with their length.

2 Feb 2012

Scientists Produce Novel Paint Using Nanotechnology

A research team comprising Mohamed Saafi and David McGahon from the University of Strathclyde is using nanotechnology to develop an economical, eco-friendly smart paint capable of detecting tiny faults in bridges, mines and wind turbines well before the occurrence of structural damage.

1 Feb 2012

Researchers Find Ways for Producing Nano-Sized Monosodium Titanates

Scientists from the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) of the U.S. Department of Energy have demonstrated novel ways to substitute monosodium titanate (MST)’s micron-sized particles with nano-sized particles, thus improving the efficacy of the ion exchange material.

1 Feb 2012

Experiment Results Confirm Boris Yakobson’s Nanotube Growth Theory

A theory describing the growth of a nanotube proposed by Boris Yakobson from Rice University has been corroborated experimentally by the Air Force Research Laboratory located in Dayton, Ohio.

1 Feb 2012

Researchers Develop Powerful Terahertz Polarizer Using Carbon Nanotubes

A research team led by Junichiro Kono from Rice University has developed a powerful terahertz polarizer utilizing carbon nanotubes as the crucial component, paving the way to develop advanced non-invasive medical imaging solutions, communication and security devices, and sensors.

31 Jan 2012

Report Analyzes Medical Applications of Nanofiber Adhesives

Research and Markets now offers a new report titled ‘Nano-Fiber based Adhesives in Medical Field - Competitor and Patent Landscape Report - Key players, innovators and industry analysis.’

From Research and Markets 31 Jan 2012

Book on Nanoporous Materials for Environment and Energy by Research and Markets

Research and Markets has added the book "Nanoporous Materials for Energy and the Environment" to its portfolio.

From Research and Markets 30 Jan 2012

Commercial-Scale Nanocrystalline Cellulose Plant Opened at Quebec

The keynote address at the official opening ceremony of a CelluForce plant was delivered by Minister of Natural Resources, The Honourable Joe Oliver. The facility is the first in the world to produce nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) at a commercial scale in Windsor, Quebec.

30 Jan 2012