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Functionalization of Nanoporous Materials Using Atomic Layer Deposition

Article - 31 Jan 2010

Professor Narayan and his colleague at Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University have recently performed several studies to examine...

Temptation, Temptation, Temptation: Why Easy Answers About Nanomaterial Risk are Probably Wrong

Article - 15 Nov 2009

Whilst many celebrate the amazing properties these novel materials can bring to technological applications, others fear we may be opening a modern Pandora's box.

Engineering of Nanomembranes for Emerging Applications

Article - 4 Nov 2009

Nanoscience and nanotechnology is recognized as the key strategy to improve conventional and develop new membrane technologies by exploring novel nanomaterials and nano-scale processes.

Background and Principles of Piezoresponse Force Microscopy

Article - 15 Sep 2009

This application note discusses the background and principles of PFM measurements using the MFP-3D AFM and Cypher AFM.

Nanotechnology and Consumer Products - Opportunities for Nanotechnology in Consumer Products

Article - 3 Sep 2009

Nanomaterials are finding their way into consumer products more and more. Consumer product manufacturers gain a huge benefit by introducing small amounts of nanomaterials in their products.

A Review of Microcantilevers for Sensing Applications

Article - 18 Jun 2007

While Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) have come into existence only in the last decade, they have application in almost all areas of science. Microcantilevers are the most basic form on MEMS.

The Applications and Future Trends of Nanotechnology

Article - 29 Aug 2006

Materials scientists and engineers have made significant improvements to the methods of synthesis of nanomaterial solids. A brief review of future trends in nanotechnology developments is given in...

Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology - Classification, Properties, Hazards, and Toxicology

Article - 16 Aug 2006

If manipulation of individual molecules was possible, then materials with optical and electronic characteristics that are not visualized in bulk could also be designed.

Managing The Effects Of Nanotechnology – Creating Incentives for Environmentally Beneficial Technology Through Research, Tax Breaks, Acquisition Programs and Regulatory Incentives

Article - 9 Aug 2006

Part 4 of an adaptation of "Managing the Effects of Nanotechnology". This article argues that better and more aggressive oversight and new resources are needed to manage the potential adverse effects...

Managing The Effects Of Nanotechnology - Risks, Safety and the Need For New Laws

Article - 9 Aug 2006

Part 3 of an adaptation of "Managing the Effects of Nanotechnology". This article argues that better and more aggressive oversight and new resources are needed to manage the potential adverse effects...