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Research uncovers the spontaneous polarization of novel ultrathin materials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Many materials exhibit new properties when in the form of thin films composed of just a few atomic layers. Most people are familiar with graphene, the two-dimensional form of graphite, but thin film versions of other materials also have the potent...

Nov 15, 2018

Nanotubes built from protein crystals: Breakthrough in biomolecular engineering

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have constructed protein nanotubes from tiny scaffolds made by cross-linking of engineered protein crystals. The achievement could accelerate the development of artificial enzymes, nano-siz...

Nov 15, 2018

Researchers Successfully Build Nanotubes from Protein Crystals

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Tokyo Tech researchers have been successful in developing protein nanotubes from tiny scaffolds formed through the cross-linking of engineered protein crystals. The feat could speed up the creation of...

Nov 15, 2018

Graphene Foam and Epoxy Combined to Form Tough, Conductive Composite

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists at Rice University have built an improved epoxy for electronic applications. Epoxy blended with “ultrastiff” graphene foam invented in the Rice lab of chemist James Tour is...

Nov 15, 2018

Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics Cooperates with EV Group on Low-Temperature Covalent Wafer Bonding Technologies for Developing Next-Gen Communication Devices

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

EV Group (EVG), a leading supplier of wafer bonding and lithography equipment for the MEMS, nanotechnology and semiconductor markets, today announced that IHP - Innovations for High Performance...

Nov 15, 2018

Automatic Determination of Zeta Potential Isoelectric Point

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Testa Analytical Solutions e.K reports on how automation of isoelectric point measurement can be achieved using a BI-ZTU autotitrator in combination with a Nanobrook zeta potential analyzer. The...

Nov 15, 2018

Characterizing Nanogels

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Testa Analytical Solutions reports how the Institute of Applied Radiation Chemistry at the Lodz University of Technology (Poland) determined molecular weight and radius of gyration of polymeric...

Nov 15, 2018

PureGRAPH™ Products in Mining Equipment Give Impressive Results

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Highlights PureGRAPH™ graphene provides up to 37% improved tensile strength in high performance polyurethane systems. PureGRAPH™ graphene improves abrasion resistance by 100% to 500% in high...

Nov 15, 2018

New hyperbolic metamaterial allows greater flexibility of manipulating light-matter interactions at the nanoscale

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have developed a version of a hyperbolical metamaterial in colloidal form. They may find applications in plasmon?enhanced spectroscopy, nanolasers, design of nonlinear phenomena, photothermal conversions, and hot?electron generation.

Nov 15, 2018

'Smart skin' simplifies spotting strain in structures

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

A 'smart skin' developed at Rice University employs the unique fluorescent characteristics of carbon nanotubes to quickly assess strain in materials. The method is intended for aircraft, spacecraft and critical infrastructures in which m...

Nov 15, 2018

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