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New Procedures for Making Nanowires More Electrically Stable

It's widely predicted that future electronics will largely depend on something really small -- nanomaterials used for building nanoelectronics. A key component of these tiny circuits is stable nanowires that work rel...

17 Sep 2009

Physicists Shed New Light on Magnetism in Experiment with Ultracold Atoms

For the first time, MIT scientists have observed ferromagnetic behavior in an atomic gas, addressing a decades-old question of whether it is possible for a gas to show properties similar to a magnet made of iron or nickel.

17 Sep 2009

Turning to Mother Nature to Help Create Composites that are Durable and Lightweight

Ford researchers are taking a hard look at traditional, petrol-based plastics, turning to Mother Nature to help create composites that are durable, lightweight and better for the environment. While petroleum and glass...

17 Sep 2009

Nanocrystals Could Provide Useful Tool for Studying Anti-Cancer Drugs

Agents employed for the chemotherapy of cancer can have unwanted side-effects. Therefore, a major objective of novel approaches to therapy is to find ways of efficiently targeting the treatment to the tumour, so as to mi...

16 Sep 2009

Nanoparticles Forming Strong Bonds in Human Blood Vessels

Functionalized nano- and microscale particle systems have become a key component in biomedical applications, from drug delivery to prosthetics. Their small size and potential for modification and functionalization make them ideal for performing specific tasks within the human body.

16 Sep 2009

How to Consistently Create Hollow, Solid and Amorphous Nanoparticles of Nickel Phosphide

Tiny objects known as nanoparticles are often heralded as holding great potential for future applications in electronics, medicine and other areas. The properties of nanoparticles depend on their size and structure. ...

16 Sep 2009

Researchers Receives $2.5 Million to Identify New Materials

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have received about $2.5 million to identify new materials that will efficiently absorb sunlight and split water (H2O) into clean hydrogen fuel, which could power cars and...

16 Sep 2009

JA Solar and Innovalight to Commercialize New Generation of High-Performance Solar Products

JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: JASO - News), a leading manufacturer of high-performance solar products, today announced that it is working to commercialize a new generation of high-performance solar products using ...

16 Sep 2009

Engineers Invent New Technology to Deposit Nanostructured Films on Various Surfaces

Chemical engineers at Oregon State University have invented a new technology to deposit "nanostructure films" on various surfaces, which may first find use as coatings for eyeglasses that cost less and work better.

16 Sep 2009

Taking Ionic Liquid Polymers to the Nanoscale

Scientists throughout the world are exploring the use of liquid salts in a variety of electrochemical devices that could some day lead to more robust lithium ion batteries, fuel cells, organic cells and other novel appli...

16 Sep 2009