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Graphene boosts GHz signals into terahertz territory

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Graphene can generate clock speeds that transcend today?s GHz limitations.

Nov 19, 2018

A Biophotonics Revolution

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

We need not look any further than our wrists and pockets for evidence of the impact biophotonic devices have on our lives. Our watches and phones can monitor our health and even remind us when it’s time to exercise. All around us, biophotonics is ...

Nov 19, 2018

Solution for next generation nanotransistor chips comes out of thin air

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The secret ingredient for the next generation of more powerful electronics could be air, according to new research.

Nov 19, 2018

Adapting continuous flow processing to complex nanomaterials to reduce manufacturing costs

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The Advanced Synthesis in Continuous Flow Reactor program applies powerful analysis and characterization tools to understand processes at the atomic level to advance manufacturing of fine chemicals and nanosized materials.

Nov 19, 2018

UMD Team Awarded $1M NSF Grant for Quantum Research

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

A team from the University of Maryland (UMD) has been awarded $1 million by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop methods for generating single photons at room temperature in semiconducting carbon nanotubes. The project, which could r...

Nov 19, 2018

Cost-Effective Process Offers Customized Polymer Nanofibers for Various Applications

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Composed of the finest of fibers, polymer pelts are ideal for a variety of applications that range from highly sensitive biological detectors to coatings that adhere well yet can be removed easily....

Nov 19, 2018

New Technology Can Dramatically Improve the Production of Nanomaterials at Commercial Scales

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Large-scale production of nanomaterials and fine materials has always been difficult for businesses. Hence, in order to deal with this problem, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne...

Nov 19, 2018

Metallic nanoparticles light up another path towards eco-friendly catalysts

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology produced subnano-sized metallic particles that are very effective as catalysts for the oxidation of hydrocarbons. These catalysts can be as much as 50 times more effective than well-known Au-Pd bimetall...

Nov 19, 2018

Atomic Force Microscopy Enhanced by Smart Data

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Atomic force microscopy (AFM), which was invented in 1986, has emerged as a robust tool to probe structures, materials, and devices at the nanoscale. In the last few years, supported by innovative...

Nov 19, 2018

Scientists Produce 3-D Chemical Maps of Single Bacteria

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at NSLS-II used ultrabright x-rays to generate 3-D nanoscale maps of a single bacteria’s chemical composition with

Nov 19, 2018

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