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Using Nanotechnology to Synthesize New Cathode Material for Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices

Researchers of the CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology successfully designed and synthesized a nanocomposite of LiFePO4 nanoparticles embedded in nanoporous carbon matrix (LFP-NP@NPCM) as a superior cathode material for LIBs.

19 Aug 2009

Why Consumers Should be Wary of Sunscreens that Contain Nanomaterials

Friends of the Earth, Consumers Union, and the International Center for Technology Assessment (ICTA) released a report today detailing why consumers should be wary of sunscreens that contain nanomaterials. Engineered ...

19 Aug 2009

$11.3 Million Enables New Types of Scientific Inquiry

A lot! Scientists using the powerful beam lines at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source in recent years have conducted breakthrough research on platinum-nickel alloys as a catalyst for fuel cells, made a discovery about the Ebola virus structure that could lead to a vaccine, and crafted a new technique for guiding self-assembly of nanostructures that should open up vistas for entirely new applications.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 19 Aug 2009

Researchers Destroy Prostate Cancer Tumors with Specially-Coated Miniscule Carbon Tubes

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have destroyed prostate cancer tumors in mice by injecting them with specially-coated, miniscule carbon tubes and then superheating the tubes with a brief zap of a...

19 Aug 2009

Easing One of the Great Frustrations of the Millions Who Use Smart Phones

Scientists have discovered the secret to easing one of the great frustrations of the millions who use smart phones, portable media players and other devices with touch- screens: Reducing their tendency to smudge and cutting glare from sunlight.

19 Aug 2009

Killing Cancer Cells with Nanoparticles Bonded to Biological Material

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago's Brain Tumor Center have developed a way to target brain cancer cells using inorganic titanium dioxide nanoparticles bonded to soft biological material.

From Argonne National Laboratory 19 Aug 2009

New Composite Materials Containing Silk and Metallic Nanoparticles

Using thin films of silk as templates, researchers have incorporated inorganic nanoparticles that join with the silk to form strong and flexible composite structures that have unusual optical and mechanical properties.

19 Aug 2009

Boiling up Zinc Oxide Nanorods without Toxic Solvents

a A non-toxic and environmentally friendly way to make tiny nanorods of zinc oxide has been developed for the first time by researchers in Saudi Arabia. The approach, described in the current issue of the Internationa...

19 Aug 2009

Nanotechnology Company Focusing on Carbon Based Chemical Sensing

MSGI Security Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: MSGI) today reported that the Company has formed its first subsidiary for NASA based technology. Nanobeak Inc. is a nanotechnology company focused on carbon based chemical sensing for...

19 Aug 2009

Biologically Inspired Material Systems that have Hierarchically Structured Sensing, Actuation, and Intelligent Control

After engineers and scientists at Virginia Tech, Harvard and Drexel finish studying the locomotion of fish in water, Michael Phelps may find he still has a few new ways to increase his own world-breaking Olympic times.

19 Aug 2009

Nanomaterials in 2026: Commercial Adoption in Medicine, Aerospace, and 3D Printing

As nanomaterials gain commercial traction, they have the potential to revolutionize medicine, aerospace, and 3D printing, and are set to surpass $15 billion in market size by 2026.

Market Report: The Next Wave of Atomic Force Microscopy

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is pivotal in nanoscience, offering high-resolution imaging and manipulation for advancements in semiconductors and life sciences.

Could Sodium-Ion Batteries Challenge Lithium, and What Role Does Nanotechnology Play?

Sodium-ion batteries, enhanced by nanotechnology, present a viable alternative to lithium-ion, addressing sustainability and performance challenges.

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Using Nanotechnology to Synthesize New Cathode Material for Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices

Why Consumers Should be Wary of Sunscreens that Contain Nanomaterials

$11.3 Million Enables New Types of Scientific Inquiry

Researchers Destroy Prostate Cancer Tumors with Specially-Coated Miniscule Carbon Tubes

Easing One of the Great Frustrations of the Millions Who Use Smart Phones

Killing Cancer Cells with Nanoparticles Bonded to Biological Material

New Composite Materials Containing Silk and Metallic Nanoparticles

Boiling up Zinc Oxide Nanorods without Toxic Solvents

Nanotechnology Company Focusing on Carbon Based Chemical Sensing

Biologically Inspired Material Systems that have Hierarchically Structured Sensing, Actuation, and Intelligent Control

See the Latest Advancements in Fast Steering Mirrors, Hexapods and Nanopositioning Technology

Fast 2D Piezo Scanning Stage for Image Stabilization and Resolution Enhancement

New Nanomedicine Approach Boosts Chemotherapy And Immune Activity In Pancreatic Cancer

NY Creates Begins Installation of First Major Tool for High NA EUV Lithography Center at Albany Nanotech Complex

Improved Surface Chemistry Lifts HgTe Nanocrystal Photodiode Voltage

How First Graphene is Turning Potential into a Reality

Smarter, Faster Stability Testing: Improving Detergent and Cosmetic Formulation Development

Combining Flexibility and Automation in FIB-SEM for TEM Lamella Preparation

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Nanomaterials in 2026: Commercial Adoption in Medicine, Aerospace, and 3D Printing

Market Report: The Next Wave of Atomic Force Microscopy

Could Sodium-Ion Batteries Challenge Lithium, and What Role Does Nanotechnology Play?

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