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Scientists Join Forces to Study 'Multiferroic' Crystals

Two of The Florida State University's most accomplished scientists recently joined forces on a collaborative research project that has yielded groundbreaking results involving an unusual family of crystalline mineral...

12 Feb 2010

Energy-Scavenging Nanofibers that Could One Day be Woven into Clothing and Textiles

In research that gives literal meaning to the term "power suit," University of California, Berkeley, engineers have created energy-scavenging nanofibers that could one day be woven into clothing and textiles.

12 Feb 2010

Nanocyl Showcases PLASTICYL PEEK 1001 and Carbon Nanotube Technologies for Composites at Nano Tech 2010

Nanocyl announced today it will showcase its new PLASTICYL PEEK 1001 thermoplastic concentrate, and its range of carbon nanotube technologies for composites at Nano Tech 2010, from February 17-19, in Tokyo, Japan. Nanocy...

From NANOCYL SA 12 Feb 2010

Scientists Trapped So-Called Super Heavy Element for First Time in History

Besides the 92 elements that occur naturally, scientists were able to create 20 additional chemical elements, six of which were discovered at the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt.

11 Feb 2010

Nanocoatings for the Construction and Exterior Protection Industry

Research and Markets, the leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of the "Nanocoatings for the Construction and Exterior Protection Industry" report to their...

From Research and Markets 11 Feb 2010

New Nanoparticle Could Improve Cancer Detection and Drug Delivery

University of Florida scientists have developed a new nanoparticle that could improve cancer detection and drug delivery. The particle, called a "micelle" and made up of a cluster of molecules called aptamers, ...

11 Feb 2010

Investigating Potential Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Semiconductor Manufacturing Process

Doctoral chemistry student Chi-cheng Chiu from University of Texas at Dallas will receive the Simon Karecki Award next week when he travels to Arizona to discuss the first-year results of his nanoparticle toxicity study.

11 Feb 2010

Researchers Create Compound that Holds Significant Promise in Manufacture of Flexible Organic Electronics

A team of chemists from the University of New Hampshire has synthesized the first-ever stable derivative of nonacene, creating a compound that holds significant promise in the manufacture of flexible organic electronics ...

11 Feb 2010

Synthetic "Gene" that Could Capture Heat-Trapping Carbon Dioxide Emissions

UCLA chemists report creating a synthetic "gene" that could capture heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions, which contribute to global warming, rising sea levels and the increased acidity of oceans.

11 Feb 2010

Simple One-Step Process Produces Both n-Type and p-Type Doping of Graphene

A simple one-step process that produces both n-type and p-type doping of large-area graphene surfaces could facilitate use of the promising material for future electronic devices. The doping technique can also be used to increase conductivity in graphene nanoribbons used for interconnects.

11 Feb 2010