Nanotechnology-based surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy is being used in the oil industry to better identify and analyze the chemicals it uses to treat oil. The new technology crucially enables chemical speciation analysis which is an important step in reducing the overall environmental impact of the oil industry.
By Ben Pilkington
16 Feb 2021
Graphene is a material that has been touted for several market sectors and applications. Graphene has many excellent properties, such as its electrical conductivity and tensile strength. While these are important reasons for using graphene in different applications, how we produce and integrate graphene could play a key role in its future market success.
By Liam Critchley
12 Feb 2021
The production of carbon nanotube sponges with several unique characters such as high porosity, low density, and excellent elasticity has widened its applicability in science and technology, particularly in environmental research.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
12 Feb 2021
SABIC has developed resin manufacturing techniques using nanotechnology to efficiently produce more uniform polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam, resulting in higher performance characteristics in the final product.
Researchers have recently developed a novel nanocoating, inspired by the architecture of a dragonfly's wings, to develop a surface disinfectant.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
9 Feb 2021
Nanotechnology has immensely contributed to sustainable agriculture by enhancing crop production and restoring and improving soil quality.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
8 Feb 2021
The end of 2020 also marked the end of support for SPIP™. Users have been encouraged to transition to MountainsSPIP®. In this article, Dr. Dalia Yabon discusses her experience transitioning to the MountainsSPIP® for AFM image analysis and processing.
A team of researchers working in multiple engineering disciplines has developed a new battery that could revolutionize energy storage by replacing the harmful solvents we use in regular batteries today with seawater.
By Ben Pilkington
27 Jan 2021
Traceable number concentrations for nanoparticles (NPs) can be obtained using a SAXS laboratory setup with acquisition times of 10 min.
Single-layer (CVD) graphene has long been touted as an option for graphene electronics. Other research suggests that graphene nanoribbons could also be the right choice for replacing silicon in electronic devices.
By Liam Critchley
25 Jan 2021