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
Professor Chopra's research combines expertise in nano/microfabrication, nanostructure growth, materials chemistry, and characterization and spectroscopic techniques to develop novel nanoscale heterostructures.
By Professor Nitin Chopra
13 Dec 2010
Many exciting areas of nanotechnology research are converging on artificial photosynthesis. The connection between the health of our plant and the humans it sustains is now part of a growing field termed 'planetary medicine.'
By Professor Thomas Fuance
2 Dec 2010
The objective of Dr. Mendes' research at the University of Birmingham is to further develop the interdisciplinary surface bionanotechnology field both on a fundamental level and towards biological and medical applications.
By Dr. Paula Mendes
1 Dec 2010
Novel delivery vehicles generated through nanotechnology is raising the exciting prospect for controlled and sustained drug delivery across the impenetrable skin barrier.
By Dr Adam Friedman
21 Nov 2010
While molecular machines driven by chemical, light or thermal energies can be found throughout nature, little progress has been made toward creating synthetic counterparts.
By Professor Charlie Sykes
21 Nov 2010
This short review article overviewes a simple but useful method to fabricate 3D dense-array nanostructures with good regularity of pattern, size, and shape over a large sample area.
By Professor Chang-Hwan Choi
20 Oct 2010