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The Five Methods for Synthesizing Colloidal Quantum Dots

Article - 23 Jan 2024

This article from Merck discusses the five different methods used to synthesize monodisperse colloidal quantum dots.

The Recent Developments in Using Cadmium-free Quantum Dots

Article - 23 Jan 2024

This article from Merck discusses the recent developments in using cadmium-free quantum dots for bioimaging.

Absorbent Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation

Article - 31 Jan 2013

Nanomaterials have begun to be widely used in environmental remediation, which is based on using highly reactive or absorbent nanomaterials to remove pollutants. The characteristics of these...

Nanotechnology - What are the Environmental Benefits of Nanotechnology

Article - 21 Aug 2009

This article will describe how nanotechnology can create materials and products that will not only directly advance our ability to monitor, detect and clean-up environmental contaminants, but also...

Buckminsterfullerene – A Review Covering The Discovery, Structure, Production, Properties and Applications of Buckyballs

Article - 15 Jul 2006

A brief review of buckminsterfullerene is presented. Aspects such as the definition, discovery, production, properties, structure and applications are covered.

Nanotechnology and Green Technology: How Can the Two Work Hand in Hand?

Article - 4 Oct 2018

This article discusses the issues in green technology and nanotechnology and the interaction between them.

Using Graphene Oxide to Protect Li in Lithium Metal Batteries

Article - 18 May 2018

A controlling share of the worldwide battery market is comprised of lithium batteries. Their popularity can be credited to lithium’s status as an outstanding anode material, boasting the highest...

An Introduction to PeakForce SECM - AFM-Based Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy

Article - 26 Apr 2017

Electrochemical microscopy is the interplay between chemical and electrical energy, where electrons drive chemical changes or chemical reactions to move electric charges.

What Effect does a Catalytic Converter have on Nanoparticles?

Article - 16 Jan 2020

A catalytic converter reduces the toxicity of nanoparticles released by petroleum-based engines. In January 2018, researchers from the University of Technology in Tampere, Finland, took atmospheric...

How Has Nanotechnology Helped the Development of Nitinol?

Article - 9 Jan 2020

Nitinol – pronounced night-in-all – is a nickel-titanium alloy that demonstrates a unique ability, the capacity to change its shape, dependent on the surrounding environment.