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Researchers Report a New Way to Stimulate Fluid Flow at Nanoscale

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The movement of fluids through small capillaries and channels is crucial for processes ranging from blood flow through the brain to power generation and electronic cooling systems, but that movement...

Jul 29, 2020

Quantum time travel doesn't follow Back to the Future rules

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Time travel movies have different rules about what happens when you start messing around with the timeline. If you’ve ever wondered which ones make the most sense, we may now have an answer. According to experiments using a quantum time travel sim...

Jul 29, 2020

Gold nanosensor spots difference between dengue, Zika

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new class of nanosensor could more accurately identify dengue and Zika infections, a task that is complicated by their genetic similarities and which can result in misdiagnosis.

Jul 29, 2020

Electrochemical doping: Researchers improve carbon nanotube transparent conductors

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from Aalto University have discovered that electrochemical doping with ionic liquid can significantly enhance the optical and electrical properties of transparent conductors made of single-walled carbon na...

Jul 29, 2020

How plantains and carbon nanotubes can improve cars

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A luxury automobile is not really a place to look for something like sisal, hemp, or wood. Yet automakers have been using natural fibers for decades. Some high-end sedans and coupes use these in composite materials for interior door panels, for en...

Jul 29, 2020

Electrochemical Doping: Researchers Improve Carbon Nanotube Transparent Conductors

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from Aalto University have discovered that electrochemical doping with ionic liquid can significantly enhance the optical and electrical properties of...

Jul 29, 2020

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Izon Science receives $10.5M investment from Bolton Equities: Christchurch-headquartered nanotech company secures investment to accelerate global growth; appoints top board chairman and directors

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Izon Science, the world leading manufacturer of nano-biological separation and characterisation tools, today announced a $10.5M equity investment to support its ambitious global growth plans from Bolton Equities, a New Zealand based private equity...

Jul 29, 2020

Solving materials problems with a quantum computer

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

A glimpse into the future of quantum computing Quantum computers have enormous potential for calculations using novel algorithms

Jul 29, 2020

How plantains and carbon nanotubes can improve cars

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The natural plantain fibres are combined with carbon nanotubes and epoxy resin to form a natural fibre-reinforced polymer hybrid nanocomposite material.

Jul 29, 2020

How plantains and carbon nanotubes can improve cars

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers from the University of Johannesburg have shown that plantain, a starchy type of banana, is a promising renewable source for an emerging type of lighter, rust-free composite materials for the automotive industry. The natural plantain fi...

Jul 29, 2020

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