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Rapid Determination of the Size of Quantum Dots and Nanoparticles

Paraytec Ltd. has announced a new application note that demonstrates how its ActiPix HT Nano-Sizing System has been used to rapidly determine the hydrodynamic radius of a series of quantum dot and nanoparticle samples.

25 Aug 2009

Asylum Research to Use Intertech to Pursue Russian Market for AFMs and SPMs

Asylum Research and Intertech Corporation announced today that they have entered into a new distribution agreement that will enable Asylum to extend its global reach and promote its products in the Russian Federation, Be...

25 Aug 2009

Nanocyl to Showcase Competitive Benefits of Carbon Nanotubes in Conductive Plastics

Nanocyl, a leading global manufacturer of specialty and industrial carbon nanotubes, announced today it will showcase the performance and cost-competitive benefits of its CNTs for cutting-edge conductive plastic applicat...

From Nanocyl, S.A. 25 Aug 2009

Boron Nitride Nanotubes Used to Desalinate Seawater

A team of researchers from The Australian National University have discovered a way to remove salt from seawater using nanotubes made from boron and nitrogen atoms that will make the process up to five times faster. W...

24 Aug 2009

Surrey Nanosystems Secures £2.5 million in Funding

Surrey NanoSystems has secured second round funding of £2.5 million (~US$4.2m) from Octopus Ventures, IP Group, The University of Surrey and other investors. The capital will help to commercialize an innovative low...

24 Aug 2009

New Nanofabrication Centre Promises Smaller and More Powerful Nano and Biotechnologies

The Southampton Nanofabrication Centre, which opens on 9 September will make smaller, more powerful nano- and bio-nanotechnologies possible and save industry time and money.

19 Aug 2009

Fish Inspire Researchers to Develop New Smart Materials

The remarkable ability of fish to maneuver in tight places, or to hover in one area efficiently, or to accelerate in a seemingly effortless fashion has researchers wondering if they can create smarter materials that emulate the biology of these vertebrates.

19 Aug 2009

Non-Toxic Environmentally Friendly Technique for Making ZnO Nanorods

A non-toxic and environmentally friendly way to make tiny nanorods of zinc oxide has been developed for the first time by researchers in Saudi Arabia. The approach, described in the current issue of the International Jou...

19 Aug 2009

Strong Flexible Composites Formed with Silk and Nanoparticles

Using thin films of silk as templates, researchers have incorporated inorganic nanoparticles that join with the silk to form strong and flexible composite structures that have unusual optical and mechanical properties.

19 Aug 2009

Using Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles to Target and Treat Brain Tumors

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago's Brain Tumor Center have developed a way to target brain cancer cells using inorganic titanium dioxide nanoparticles bonded to soft biological material.

19 Aug 2009

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.

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology News

Rapid Determination of the Size of Quantum Dots and Nanoparticles

Asylum Research to Use Intertech to Pursue Russian Market for AFMs and SPMs

Nanocyl to Showcase Competitive Benefits of Carbon Nanotubes in Conductive Plastics

Boron Nitride Nanotubes Used to Desalinate Seawater

Surrey Nanosystems Secures £2.5 million in Funding

New Nanofabrication Centre Promises Smaller and More Powerful Nano and Biotechnologies

Fish Inspire Researchers to Develop New Smart Materials

Non-Toxic Environmentally Friendly Technique for Making ZnO Nanorods

Strong Flexible Composites Formed with Silk and Nanoparticles

Using Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles to Target and Treat Brain Tumors

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

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How to Enhance Battery Performance With Glass

The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

What are the Hazards of Alternative CO2 Solutions?

Using Polymer-Based Printers and Injectors for Metals and Ceramics

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?

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology News

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

4Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

5Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

6High-Performance PEM for Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage

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