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Ammonia synthesis through electroreduction of nitrogen on black phosphorus nanosheets

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

More than 100 years after the introduction of the Haber–Bosch process, scientists continue to search for alternative ammonia production routes that are less energy demanding. Chinese scientists have now discovered that black phosphorus is an excel...

Jan 16, 2019

Graphene's versatility extends to space applications

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In an ingenious set of experiments, scientists have tested graphene under microgravity conditions for the first time. The exciting results provide a valuable foundation for developing graphene devices for use in space.

Jan 16, 2019

New Study Describes an Important Step in Activation of the Immune System Against Nanoparticles

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Doctors would prefer to use all kinds of nanoparticles in the body, for instance, to create comprehensive images of anatomy and disease, and to deliver cancer-fighting drugs deep inside the tumor...

Jan 16, 2019

Directed Currents Generated at THz Frequencies Are Higher Than Current Clock Rates

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at the Max Born Institute (MBI) generated directed electric currents at terahertz (THz) frequencies from light absorbed in semiconductor crystals. According to the researchers, this is a much higher frequency than the clock rates of cu...

Jan 16, 2019

ULVAC Inc., and Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology collaborate to bring Atomic Scale Processing solutions to the Japanese Power and RF markets

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Leading semiconductor equipment solution providers, Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology (a trading name of Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Limited, Tubney, Oxford, UK) and ULVAC Inc.,...

Jan 16, 2019

Researchers Use DNA Origami to Enhance Effectiveness of Antibodies Used in Vaccines and Immunotherapy

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers from Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with scientists at the University of Oslo, have used DNA origami—DNA-based design of precise nanostructures—and demonstrated the...

Jan 16, 2019

Empa Researcher Uses 3D Printing to Create Nanocellulose-Based Composites for Novel Implants

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

It all begins with an ear. Removing the object molded like a human ear from the 3D printer, Empa researcher Michael Hausmann explained that: In viscous state cellulose nanocrystals can easily be...

Jan 16, 2019

Novel viral identification method developed

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers create a new nanodevice for influenza virus typing at the single-virion level by combining a nanopore sensor with peptide engineering.

Jan 16, 2019

Weebit Nano Reports Excellent Test Results in Preparation for the Move to 300mm Wafers at 28nm

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Weebit Nano, the Israel-based semiconductor company seeking to develop and commercialise the next generation of memory technology, has reported successful endurance results of its ReRAM cells as a key...

Jan 16, 2019

Cerion Advanced Materials CEO Landon Mertz to Discuss Commercialization of Nanomaterials During Nanotechnology Industries Association Webinar

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Cerion Advanced Materials today announced that CEO Landon Mertz will present at the Nanotechnology Industries Association’s (NIA) first in business webinar titled, “Nano in Business:...

Jan 16, 2019

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