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Materials-Biology Interactions - A Huge Challenge for Nanotechnological Applications

The interaction of man-made materials with biological systems is an important issue, especially for products in the fields of medicine, food, cosmetics and other consumer products.

25 Oct 2009

Are Carbon Nanotubes the Ultimate Water Transporters?

In a hose single water molecule transport is not a dominate feature however the unique properties of, in particular, carbon nanotubes make single water molecule transport a reality.

14 Oct 2009

Functionalizing the Surface of Nanoparticles

For their integration into a desired matrix, nanoparticles often require a surface treatment after or during their synthesis to make them compatible with the surrounding matrix material.

14 Oct 2009

Carbon Nanotube Strain Sensors for Structure Health Monitoring in Bridges

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are rolled up sheets of graphite that form into a tube with only one layer of carbon atoms or a tube with many layers of carbon atoms.

13 Oct 2009

Dynamics of Nanocatalytical Model Systems

The world is facing a variety of serious challenges in securing more efficient and sustainable chemical and energy production.

13 Oct 2009

Fractals in Nano-Devices

Future nano-devices are expected to underpin many of the technologies that society relies on, ranging from household electronics to medical implants.

1 Oct 2009

Biologically Inspired Approach to High-Performance Batteries

New materials are needed to radically transform the efficiencies of energy harnessing, transduction, storage and delivery, yet the synthesis of advanced composites and multi-metallic semiconductors with nanostructures optimized for these functions remains poorly understood.

1 Oct 2009

Using Nanotechnology to Improve Photocatalytic Efficiencies for Water Treatment

Heterogeneous photocatalysis involves the use of a semi-conducting material which can be excited by the absorption of light.

1 Oct 2009

Coventry Still Makes Transport; Unique Molecular Delivery Systems for Functional Polymers

Coventry based advanced technology company Exilica Limited has recently teamed up with Rondol Technology Limited, a producer of polymer processing equipment, to produce prototype composite plastics containing Exilica's µ-Sq beads and Hollow silica shells.

1 Oct 2009

Incorporation of Nanotechnology in Textile Applications

The future success of nanotechnology in textile applications lies in areas where new functionalities are combined into durable, multifunctional textile systems without compromising the inherent favourable textile properties.

22 Sep 2009