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More stable light comes from intentionally 'squashed' quantum dots

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Intentionally "squashing" colloidal quantum dots during chemical synthesis creates dots capable of stable, "blink-free" light emission that is fully comparable with the light produced by dots made with more complex processes. T...

Jan 10, 2019

Bioinspired nanoscale drug delivery method

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a novel way to deliver drugs and therapies into cells at the nanoscale without causing toxic effects that have stymied other such efforts. The work could someday lead to more effective therapies and diagnostics for cance...

Jan 10, 2019

Chemical synthesis of nanotubes: Nanometer-sized tubes made from simple benzene molecules

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

For the first time, researchers used benzene -- a common hydrocarbon -- to create a novel kind of molecular nanotube, which could lead to new nanocarbon-based semiconductor applications.

Jan 10, 2019

Nanometer-sized tubes made from simple benzene molecules

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

For the first time, researchers used benzene, a common hydrocarbon, to create a novel kind of molecular nanotube, which could lead to new nanocarbon-based semiconductor applications.

Jan 10, 2019

More stable light comes from intentionally 'squashed' quantum dots

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Exploiting new ?strain engineering? approach produces highly stable, narrow linewidth light from individual quantum dots.

Jan 10, 2019

Chemical synthesis of benzene nanotubes

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

For the first time, researchers used benzene - a common hydrocarbon - to create a novel kind of molecular nanotube, which could lead to new nanocarbon-based semiconductor applications.

Jan 10, 2019

Atomic-scale capillaries block smallest ions, thanks to graphene

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have succeeded in making artificial channels just one atom in size for the first time. The new capillaries, which are very much like natural protein channels such as aquaporins, are small enough to block the flow of smallest ions.

Jan 10, 2019

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Nanometrics to Participate in the 21st Annual Needham Growth Conference

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq: NANO), a leading provider of advanced process control systems, today announced that company management is scheduled to participate in the 21st Annual Needham Growth C...

Jan 10, 2019

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Ultra-sensitive sensor with gold nanoparticle array

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists from the University of Bath (UK) and Northwestern University (USA) have developed a new type of sensor platform using a gold nanoparticle array, which is 100 times more sensitive than curre...

Jan 10, 2019

Nanomaterials are changing the world—but we still don't have adequate safety tests for them

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Nanotechnology may well be one of the most talked about industries of the last few years. Predicted to value US$173.95 billion globally by 2025, this fast-moving sector is already delivering major sustainability, health and well-being benefits to ...

Jan 10, 2019

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