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Ultra-Low Frequency Vibration Isolation Stabilizes Scanning Tunneling Microscopy at UCLA’s Nano-Research Group

Article - 29 Apr 2015

The tunable microwave-frequency alternating current scanning tunneling microscope (ACSTM) has enabled the recording of local chemical data and local spectra on insulator surfaces.

Using Nanotechnology to Build a Space Elevator

Article - 14 Apr 2015

A space elevator may sound like an idea that could only exist in science fiction but we may be closer to seeing one in the near future than you might have previously thought.

The Next Generation of In Situ Electron Microscopy Capabilities

Article - 7 Apr 2015

In this interview, Michael Zapata III, Executive Chairman at Protochips Inc, talks to AZoNano about the next generation of in situ electron microscopy.

Industrial Scale Production of Nanoparticles

Article - 10 Dec 2014

In this interview, James Murray from MetNano talks about their unique, patented process for producing high quality silver colloids and nanoparticles, scalable to industrial volumes.

Using Single Particle ICP-MS to Characterize Silver Nanoparticles in Dietary Supplements

Article - 16 Sep 2014

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are the most widely used nanoparticles in consumer products, thanks to their antimicrobial properties.

The World’s First Pollution Eating Poem

Article - 5 Sep 2014

Academics from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Chemistry and School of English have joined forces in order to create the world’s first air-cleaning poem which uses revolutionary...

Nanotubes to Revolutionize Lithium-Ion Batteries

Article - 11 Jul 2014

We are constantly seeking to increase the lives of batteries. No matter how advanced a cell phone is or how far an electric vehicle can drive on one charge, there is always the necessity to try and...

Mapping the Mechanical Properties of Alloyed Magnesium (AZ 61) Using Nanoindentation

Article - 13 Feb 2014

This article talks about mapping the mechanical properties of alloyed magnesium (AZ 61) using nanoindentation.

Nanostructures in Nature

Article - 30 Nov 2013

Nanostructures are usually assumed to be a relatively new phenomenon, but in fact some nanoparticles have been present in animals and minerals for millions of years.

Graphene Frontiers to Develop Roll-to-Roll Graphene Production, with NSF Support

Article - 25 Oct 2013

A number of graphene manufacturing companies have appeared in the last few months - seeking to capitalize on the wave of investment and interest in the development of graphene-based products in a...