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Quantum Dots-Based Technique Paves Way to Understand Brain Disorders

A research team led by Lih Y. Lin and Fred Rieke from the University of Washington (UW) has developed a novel and highly targeted method by harnessing quantum dots for activating neurons in the brain in order to understand the way of communication of nerve cells.

10 Feb 2012

Researchers Develop Wear-Resistant Silicon Carbide Nano-Sized Tip

A team of researchers at IBM Research – Zurich, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Pennsylvania has developed a nano-sized silicon carbide tip that has a wear resistance 10,000 folds higher than that of earlier designs, a major breakthrough in nanomanufacturing for applications such as biosensors for environment and healthcare monitoring.

10 Feb 2012

Novel Process Makes Buckypapers More Useful in Electronics and Sensors

A novel form of buckypapers or carbon nanotube sheets developed by a research team has eliminated their major drawback.

10 Feb 2012

Materials Expand When Heated......Not Always

One common reason that people with fillings experience toothache is that their fillings expand at a different rate to the original tooth when, for example, drinking a hot drink. Contrary to intuition, however, not all...

9 Feb 2012

Study Findings Pave Way to Develop High-Efficiency Battery Materials

A study by Martin Z. Bazant from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has discovered the reasons behind the unusual charging and discharging behavior of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) nanoparticles, paving the way to develop high-efficiency battery materials.

9 Feb 2012

Carbon Nanotube Study Helps Improve Laser Detectors and Rechargeable Batteries

A research team led by Gurpreet Singh from the Kansas State University is developing novel methods to synthesize and work with graphene-based carbon nanotubes, which pave the way to enhance the performance of rechargeable batteries and laser detectors.

8 Feb 2012

Simulation Study to Understand Diffusion Behavior of Nanoparticles

The manner in which nanoparticles travel and diffuse in a fluid or on a surface under extreme to non-ideal conditions is the basis of some of the latest nanotechnology advancements.

8 Feb 2012

New Method for Controlled Production of Structured Foams

In the journal Angewandte Chemie, a team of German, Irish, and French researchers led by Cosima Stubenrauch at the University of Stuttgart has now introduced a new method for the controlled production of structured foams.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 7 Feb 2012

New Institute for Graphene Research and Commercialization in UK

Announcement of four new investment strands will help the United Kingdom to lead and establish itself as a hub for graphene research for commercializing novel graphene technologies.

4 Feb 2012

Researchers Improve Thermal Properties of Transformer Oil Using Nanoparticles

A Rice University research team comprising Jaime Taha-Tijerina, Tharangattu Narayanan and Matteo Pasquali has discovered that trace quantities of hexagonal boron nitride nanoparticles are capable of improving the efficiency of standard transformer oils by up to 80%.

4 Feb 2012

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Materials Research News

Quantum Dots-Based Technique Paves Way to Understand Brain Disorders

Researchers Develop Wear-Resistant Silicon Carbide Nano-Sized Tip

Novel Process Makes Buckypapers More Useful in Electronics and Sensors

Materials Expand When Heated......Not Always

Study Findings Pave Way to Develop High-Efficiency Battery Materials

Carbon Nanotube Study Helps Improve Laser Detectors and Rechargeable Batteries

Simulation Study to Understand Diffusion Behavior of Nanoparticles

New Method for Controlled Production of Structured Foams

New Institute for Graphene Research and Commercialization in UK

Researchers Improve Thermal Properties of Transformer Oil Using Nanoparticles

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

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Characterizing Li-Ion Battery Components Using FIB-SEM Tomography

Developing Bioactive Cell Culture Materials with Plasma Treatment

Best Practices for the Mitigation of Matrix-Induced Contamination

Quantifying Amorphous Cementitious Materials with Benchtop XRD

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Materials Research News

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

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2Korean Researchers Develop Revolutionary Heat Dissipation Material

3New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

4Abundant Elements Enhance Lithium-Iron Battery Performance

5Reflective Paint Solves Lidar Detection Challenges for Self-Driving Cars

6Smart Contact Lenses Offer Real-Time Pressure Data

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