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Neutrons—Nanosize matters

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of scientists, led by University of Guelph professor John Dutcher, are using neutrons at ORNL’s Spallation

Dec 6, 2018

New traffic rules in 'Graphene City'

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In the drive to find new ways to extend electronics beyond the use of silicon, physicists are experimenting with other properties of electrons, beyond charge. In work published today (Dec 7) in the journal Science, a team led by Penn State profess...

Dec 6, 2018

New traffic rules in 'Graphene City'

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Topological control of electrons means future electronic roadways are now possible.

Dec 6, 2018

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Iran Develops Water-Repellent Nano-Paint

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A group of Iranian researchers has developed water-repellent nano-paint which protects surfaces against erosion and destruction, and increases their lifespan.

Dec 6, 2018

Switching peroxidase activity of gold nanoparticles to detect proteolytic biomarker

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Nanoparticles that mimic the complexity and function of natural enzymes can act as effective peroxidase to catalyse for the oxidization of 3,3,5,5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB), generating an oxidised blue-coloured product. For the first time scienti...

Dec 6, 2018

New model for assessing the effect of ionizing radiation on micro- and nanoelectronic devices

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The proposed model serves to improve the quality and efficiency of sophisticated microelectronic equipment operation in extreme conditions of outer space and to reduce its cost.

Dec 6, 2018

Interactive size control of catalyst nanoparticles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have developed a qualitatively new technique to improve the process of catalyst optimization in microfluidic systems. The size of the catalyst nanoparticles can now be changed interactively, during a continuous flow through the catalyst...

Dec 6, 2018

Researchers Dissolve Water-Insoluble Nanographene to Produce 2D Molecular Adlayer

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Generally, nanographene is insoluble in organic solvents and water, but this did not stop researchers from Kumamoto University (KU) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) from finding a way to...

Dec 6, 2018

Form-fitting, nanoscale sensors now make sense

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers develop method to transfer entire 2D circuits to any smooth surface.

Dec 6, 2018

Graphene Used to Detect ALS and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The wonders of graphene are many—it can improve solar cell capacity, enable flexible electronic components, filter the finest subatomic particles, and transform batteries. Now, the...

Dec 6, 2018

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