Nanotechnology promises innovative but practical advances in space exploration in the future. Yet the historical application reveals how the technology has both influenced and affected space exploration since Armstrong and Aldren first stepped onto our moon’s surface.
By John Allen
10 Jul 2019
The scientific field of metrology refers to the ability to obtain measurements of almost any type of object. How does nanometrology help in the analysis of biological materials?
By Benedette Cuffari
10 Jul 2019
The characterization, identification and analysis of nanoparticles—and nanomaterials in general—requires a multi-targeted approach when it comes to the techniques used.
By Liam Critchley
11 Sep 2019
There are many ways to deposit a nanosized film. How does nano thin film deposition work to realize extremely thin films?
By Liam Critchley
24 Sep 2019
Atomic layer deposition is a bottom-up nanofabrication deposition method. What are the different types of ALD?
By Liam Critchley
8 Jul 2019
In 2009, a joint research group from New York University and Harvard University created the first autonomous bipedal DNA walker capable of mimicking the cell’s natural transportation system.
By Benedette Cuffari
31 May 2019
Nanotechnology has continued to prove its superiority to traditional modes of technology in various different industries including medical, imaging and energy sciences.
By Benedette Cuffari
23 May 2019
Water purification has applications in drinking water resources, waste water treatment, biomedicine, food industry, and the life sciences.
By Dr. Ramya Dwivedi
8 May 2019
The transfer of heat is a vital element in a host of electronic applications today. These include thermoelectrics and optoelectronics such as photodetection, light harvesting, thermal management, and data communication.
By Dr. Liji Thomas
1 Aug 2019
Lubricants are any substances that are introduced between surfaces or components that move over each other, with the purpose of reducing the friction between them and thus the wear on them.
By Dr. Liji Thomas
18 May 2019