Nanopollution is a growing issue - we are already releasing a large amount of nanomaterials into the environment, and we do not have a strong idea how many of them will impact human health. Research is progressing rapidly, and hopefully we will build a picture of which materials need particular care and attention, and develop methods of dealing with them, before too much damage is done.
By Will Soutter
18 Dec 2012
For years, there has been a growing demand for materials that are lightweight with high strength. Metal matrix nanocomposites are often better in these areas than pure metals or alloys, and CNTs are an increasingly popular composite material.
Researchers are paying more and more attention to graphene derived materials which may be just as revolutionary as graphene itself.
By Will Soutter
12 Dec 2012
Nanocellulose is a light solid substance obtained from plant matter and comprises nanosized cellulose fibrils.
By Will Soutter
10 Dec 2012
The demand for smaller devices with better performance has driven the development of carbon nanotube-based chips, which open up exciting possibilities for the semiconductor industry.
Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy (LSM or LSCM) and Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscopy (SNOM) are the two optical microscopy techniques used to break the diffraction limit of resolution. Both techniques are looked at here, as well as the benefits and ongoing history of optical microscopy.
By Will Soutter
21 Nov 2012
Nanotechnology is being used in more and more consumer products - despite environmental concerns, clothing is currently one of the biggest areas of expansion.
By Will Soutter
16 Nov 2012
Recently, a CNRS team from the Institut Charles Sadron headed by Nicolas Giuseppone, professor at the Université de Strasbourg, along with researchers from the Laboratoire de Matière et Systèmes Complexes have come up with a breakthrough innovation in the field of nanosciences
By Will Soutter
2 Nov 2012
A recent paper by Dr. Katherine A. Mirica et al (2012) describes the structural and functional principle to carbon nanotubes for their application in the detection of harmful gases.
By Kalwinder Kaur
15 Oct 2012
Nanostructured materials have unique properties which cannot be achieved when working with the bulk form of the material. Applications for these special properties have beenuggested in many industries - the cosmetics industry is one of those most eager to make the most of the available opportunities.
By Will Soutter
21 Sep 2012