Nanomechanical test methods such as nanoindentation and nano-scratch are now well established techniques.
The early research involving manipulation and nano-mechanical testing of individual nanostructures was demonstrated by use of atomic force microscope (AFM) and scanning tunneling microscope (STM) based systems.
By Professor Gurpreet Singh
25 Apr 2011
The arrangement of carbon atoms differentiates a pencil lead from a pricey diamond.
By Professor Yoke Khin Yap
20 Apr 2011
Capacitive deionisation (CDI) is a promising alternative technology in desalination which is particularly suitable for small-scale inland brackish water desalination due to its lower energy demand and low maintenance requirements.
By Professor Linda Zou
20 Apr 2011
Low-dimensional allotropes of carbon (including two-dimensional graphene and one-dimensional carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoribbons), collectively known as carbon nanomaterials, have extraordinary physical properties that can be exploited for their exciting prospects in a variety of electronics applications.
By Kaustav Banerjee
19 Apr 2011
Over the past several decades there has been an explosive growth in research and development related to nano materials.
By Professor Saikat Talapatra
14 Feb 2011
Biomolecular Electronics is a branch of nano-science and technology dealing with the investigation and the technological exploitation of electron transport properties in special classes of biomolecules.
By Professor Paolo Facci
1 Feb 2011
Nanostructured materials already play important roles in our everyday lives. From sun blockers to anti-scratching paintings, nanomaterials are revolutionizing how we see materials, improving their performances, and broadening the horizons of applications.
By Professor Ricardo H. R. Castro
9 Jan 2011
A new word was invented in 2002: "Nanopathology", and that name was used as the title of an FP5 European Commission Project coordinated by Dr. Antonietta Gatti aimed at verifying the "impact of micro and nanoparticle in inducing pathologies".
By Dr. Antonietta M. Gatti
9 Jan 2011
A crystalline material such as gold undergoing a permanent change in shape when loaded mechanically is the result of crystal plasticity. The scientific inquiry for the ideal strength against plastic deformation in crystals has been a focal point for research for almost 90 years.
By Professor Frederic Sansoz
13 Dec 2010