The AZoNano.com "Nanotech Thought Leaders" series is a collection of articles that cover the key technology areas where Nanotechnology is making an impact and where it will make an increasing impact. All the articles are written by experts who have been invited as recognised leaders in their fields to provide a "state of the art" contribution.
One of the scientific revolutions of the 20th century is Quantum Mechanics. It is a weird theory, extremely different from our day to day experiences, in which, for example, a particle can act as a wave or can be in several places at once.
By Ron Folman
16 Jun 2011
Sixty years ago, the famous structure of the DNA double helix was solved, bringing about the birth of modern molecular biology.
By Professor Juewen Liu
12 May 2011
Nanomechanical test methods such as nanoindentation and nano-scratch are now well established techniques.
The early research involving manipulation and nano-mechanical testing of individual nanostructures was demonstrated by use of atomic force microscope (AFM) and scanning tunneling microscope (STM) based systems.
By Professor Gurpreet Singh
25 Apr 2011
The arrangement of carbon atoms differentiates a pencil lead from a pricey diamond.
By Professor Yoke Khin Yap
20 Apr 2011
Capacitive deionisation (CDI) is a promising alternative technology in desalination which is particularly suitable for small-scale inland brackish water desalination due to its lower energy demand and low maintenance requirements.
By Professor Linda Zou
20 Apr 2011
Low-dimensional allotropes of carbon (including two-dimensional graphene and one-dimensional carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoribbons), collectively known as carbon nanomaterials, have extraordinary physical properties that can be exploited for their exciting prospects in a variety of electronics applications.
By Kaustav Banerjee
19 Apr 2011
Over the past several decades there has been an explosive growth in research and development related to nano materials.
By Professor Saikat Talapatra
14 Feb 2011
Biomolecular Electronics is a branch of nano-science and technology dealing with the investigation and the technological exploitation of electron transport properties in special classes of biomolecules.
By Professor Paolo Facci
1 Feb 2011
Nanostructured materials already play important roles in our everyday lives. From sun blockers to anti-scratching paintings, nanomaterials are revolutionizing how we see materials, improving their performances, and broadening the horizons of applications.
By Professor Ricardo H. R. Castro
9 Jan 2011