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High-resolution imaging of nanoparticle surface structures is now possible

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Using scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM), extremely high resolution imaging of the molecule-covered surface structures of silver nanoparticles is possible, even down to the recognition of individual parts of the molecules protecting the surface.

Aug 3, 2018

CEA Tech, Transdev, IRT Nanoelec Launch Lidar Pilot Program

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

A pilot program to characterize and assess lidar sensors to improve performance and safety of autonomous vehicles has been announced by Leti, a research institute at CEA Tech; Transdev, a leading global provider of mobility services; and IRT Nanoe...

Aug 3, 2018

Nanoparticle Mouthwash May Reduce Tooth Plaque

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Soon, a mouthwash of iron oxide nanoparticles could save people a trip to the dentist. A new research in rats shows that such a mouthwash can thwart and stop cavities by disrupting destructive...

Aug 3, 2018

Innovative Microscopy Visualizes Vibration of Water Molecules Trapped at Nanoscale

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

For the first time, researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed an innovative microscopy technique that enables the visualization of liquids at the nanoscale—nearly 10...

Aug 3, 2018

Graphene Pocket Protects Sample Contained in Heavy Water

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

For the first time, heavy water (D2O) - a form of water containing deuterium (D) instead of hydrogen) - was used in the field of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). This latest method...

Aug 3, 2018

Carbon nanotube 'rebar' makes graphene twice as tough

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have found that fracture-resistant 'rebar graphene' is more than twice as tough as pristine graphene.

Aug 3, 2018

Global Nano Biosensors Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023, With an Expected CAGR of 9.95% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Business Wire   -   General News Websites

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Nano Biosensors Market - Segmented by Type (Optical Sensor, Electrochemical, Acoustic), End-user Industry (Healthcare, Consumer electronics, Food and Beverage, Aerospace and Defense) and Region - Growth, Trends...

Aug 2, 2018

CORRECTING and REPLACING Xtalic Enters Electric Vehicle Market with Materials that Improve Battery Charger Connector Wear by Up to 40 Times

Business Wire   -   General News Websites

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ElectricVehicles--Xtalic Corporation, a leader in providing nano-scale metal alloys and coatings that solve customers’ mission-critical materials problems, has announced it has entered the electric vehicle mar...

Aug 2, 2018

Nanotube 'rebar' makes graphene twice as tough

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Rice University researchers have found that fracture-resistant "rebar graphene" is more than twice as tough as pristine graphene.

Aug 2, 2018

Nanofabricated Metamaterial Could be Used in Solar Cells, Nano-Optics

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

A new type of silicon metamaterial that has unique characteristics and is easy to manufacture promises a new direction in the development of metamaterials and their practical application to nano-optics and solar cells. Researchers from the Natio...

Aug 2, 2018

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