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Physicists Discover Important Mechanism for the Decomposition of Nano-Composites

A cooperation of researchers at the Universities of Freiburg and Dortmund as well as the Freiburg Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials has succeeded in placing an article in the recent issue of the renowned "Nature Nanotechnology" journal. The article reviews their findings concerning the properties of smallest metal nanoparticles.

14 Apr 2010

Book Gives Overview of the State-Of-The-Art of Nanocomposite Coatings

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nanostructured Materials, Thin Films and Hard Coatings for Advanced Applications" report to their offering. Series: Solid State Phenomena, Volume 159 ...

13 Apr 2010

Argonne Scientists Breaks Long-Standing World Record for Ionization Efficiency of Solids

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have pushed the limits of charge breeding and broken a long-standing world record for ionization efficiency of solids. Argonne's ...

From Argonne National Laboratory 13 Apr 2010

Study Reveals Importance of Size in Determining Structure of Hollow Nanoparticles

A new study from North Carolina State University shows that size plays a key role in determining the structure of certain hollow nanoparticles.

13 Apr 2010

New Imaging Approach Using Nanocages Enables Early Detection of Disease

New research findings suggest that an experimental ultrasensitive medical imaging technique that uses a pulsed laser and tiny metallic "nanocages" might enable both the early detection and treatment of disease.

13 Apr 2010

Berkeley Lab Scientists Made Largest 2-D Polymer Crystal Self-Assembled in Water to Date

Two-dimensional, "sheet-like" nanostructures are commonly employed in biological systems such as cell membranes, and their unique properties have inspired interest in materials such as graphene. Now, Berkeley Lab scientists have made the largest two-dimensional polymer crystal self-assembled in water to date.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 12 Apr 2010

Fullerene Layers Form an Ideal Substrate for Nanoparticles

Nanoparticles are recognized as promising building blocks for future applications, however their fixation on surfaces or in a matrix is everything else than a simple task.

12 Apr 2010

Researchers Collaborate to Investigate Effects of Nanoparticles on Microorganisms

Nanoparticles are already widely used in everyday products such as cosmetics, textiles, dyes, and paints.

12 Apr 2010

Nano-Diamonds Hold Key to Big Advances in Biomedical Imaging Technology

A team of researchers, led by Macquarie University Associate Professor James Rabeau, have discovered that the properties of light emitted from tiny isolated nano-diamonds are completely different from their larger relati...

11 Apr 2010

Researchers Discover Remarkable Behavior Exhibited by Peptide Nanostructures

Experiments can sometimes lead to the discovery of completely unanticipated phenomena. Such is the case with the remarkable behavior exhibited by peptide nanostructures (in the form of supramolecular filaments) observed during experiments carried out by researchers.

From Argonne National Laboratory 9 Apr 2010