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Study Expands Gold Nanomaterial Potential for Anticounterfeiting Applications

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Luminescent functional materials based on nanoclusters (NCs) have unique optical properties. In an article recently published in ACS Applied Nano Materials, researchers discussed the behavior of gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) on modifying with 6-propyl...

Jun 30, 2022

Ultrathin Light-Field Imaging Film Yields Vivid 3D Images

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Soochow University researchers developed an ultrathin film based on light-field imaging — a technology that creates 3D images by capturing the direction and intensity of all light rays in a scene. The 25-µm-thick film, which is made with low-cost ...

Jun 30, 2022

A mirror tracks a tiny particle

NanoDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Levitated nanoparticles are promising tools for sensing ultra-weak forces of biological, chemical or mechanical origin and even for testing the foundations of quantum physics. However, such applications require precise position measurement. Resear...

Jun 30, 2022

A mirror tracks a single nanoparticle

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Sensing with levitated nanoparticles has so far been limited by the precision of position measurements. Now, researchers have demonstrated a new method for optical interferometry in which light scattered by a particle is reflected by a mirror. Thi...

Jun 30, 2022

Nanomaterials that Provide Imaging while Delivering Medication

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

A University of Texas at Arlington bioengineer is leading a project that will develop biodegradable nanomaterials that will take pictures and deliver medicine to combat peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Jun 30, 2022

Samsung begins production of advanced 3nm chips

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

Samsung Electronics became the first chipmaker in the world to mass produce advanced 3-nanometer microchips, the company said Thursday, as it seeks to catch up with Taiwan's TSMC.

Jun 30, 2022

2022 ASUNARO Grant awarded to 5 researchers

Tokyo Institute of Technology   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

Five researchers received the 2022 ASUNARO Grant, which is Tokyo Tech financial support for researchers under 45 years of age engaged in basic research. A ceremony to present the researchers with their award notices was held on June 16.

Jun 29, 2022

Using colloidal nanodiscs for 3D bioprinting tissues and tissue models

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

New nanotechnology leverages colloidal interactions of nanoparticles to print complex geometries that can mimic tissue and organ structure.

Jun 29, 2022

Graphene Tattoos Measure Blood Pressure Continually

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Blood pressure measurement hasn’t changed much since the invention of the inflatable cuff-based sphygmomanometer in 1881. People can use the device to give readings a few times a day, but that’s not enough to give a holistic view of cardiovascular...

Jun 29, 2022

Position measurement of a levitated nanoparticle via interference with its mirror image

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Levitated nanoparticles are promising tools for sensing ultra-weak forces of biological, chemical or mechanical origin and even for testing the foundations of quantum physics. However, such applications require precise position measurement. Resear...

Jun 29, 2022

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