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Aruvian's Research Report on Carbon Nanotubes and Photovoltaics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analyzing Carbon Nanotubes and Photovoltaics" report to their offering. The Sun, believed by the mankind to be just a mere centerpiece of the solar sy...

24 Nov 2010

New Nanotechnology Method to Fry Cancer Cells

Magnetic fluid hyperthermia (MFH) is a promising new cancer treatment that essentially "fries" cells inside tumors.

24 Nov 2010

ORNL Researchers Discover Mystery Behind Vanadium Dioxide Phase Behavior

A systematic study of phase changes in vanadium dioxide has solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades, according to researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Scientist...

From Oak Ridge National Laboratory 24 Nov 2010

Tel Aviv University Researchers Explore Bio-Ferrography Technique to Treat Osteoarthritis

Tel Aviv -- Ferrography, a practice used by the American and Israeli air forces to monitor the condition of machinery, extracts tiny iron particles from lubricants such as oil and grease to analyze wear in machines. Determining whether a system requires preventative maintenance can be the key to preventing catastrophic failure.

24 Nov 2010

German Scientists Find Method to View 3-D Images of Magnetic Domains

Every magnetic material is divided into such magnetic domains. Scientists call them "Weiss domains" after physicist Pierre-Ernest Weiss, who predicted their existence theoretically more than a hundred years ago.

24 Nov 2010

Novel Method of Depositing Nano-Materials for Various Applications

Easy-to-use nano-coating sprays with optical, electronic, biological properties, etc to cover surfaces! Teams from the Institut Charles Sadron (CNRS / Université de Strasbourg), in collaboration with researchers from the Laboratoire de Biomatériaux et Ingénierie Tissulaire (Inserm / Université de Strasbourg), have managed to improve and extend their technique of “layer by layer” deposition.

24 Nov 2010

Researchers Demonstrate Methane-Fueled Micro-SOFC to Charge Devices

Making fuel cells practical and affordable will not happen overnight. It may, however, not take much longer. With advances in nanostructured devices, lower operating temperatures, and the use of an abundant fuel sourc...

24 Nov 2010

Special Journal Issue Devoted to Electrospun Nanofibers and Nanoporous Materials

The November issue of Materials Science and Technology (MST) focuses on ‘Electrospun nanofibres and electrospun nanoporous materials: reality, potential and challenges’ through a selection of articles and reviews that report on the promising development of nanotechnology in the area of electrospinning.

24 Nov 2010