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Commercial Applications of Nanotechnology - Materials, Composites, Coatings, & Textiles

Composite materials are extensively used, but they are being impacted by the addition of nanotechnology to production processes.

29 Oct 2004

What is Plasma Technology and What are its Applications?

Plasma technology is commonly used in many industries, including in the automotive, microelectronics, packaging and medical device industries.

By Brett Smith 27 Aug 2019

Nanotech Sensors - Is Smaller Always Better?

In a world of advanced data manipulation and analysis methods, the ability for sensors to create data points with high precision and accuracy has never been more important.

By Liam Critchley 27 Aug 2019

Is Nano Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing?

After gaining wide acceptance on the macro scale, additive manufacturing is increasingly being used at the nanometer scale.

By Brett Smith 27 Aug 2019

Buckytubes - An Additive for Plastics

Pure buckytube materials have mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties that allow a wide range of applications; including additives for plastics.

22 Sep 2003

The Properties of Buckytubes

There is no other element in the periodic table bonding to itself in a drawn-out network with the robustness of the carbon-carbon bond.

23 Sep 2003

Field Emission Applications of Carbon Nanotubes (Buckytubes)

Buckytubes are the most popular field emitters of any material due to their high electrical conductivity and the matchless sharpness of their tip.

17 Jun 2004

The History and Development of Carbon Nanotubes

In 1985, a convergence of events resulted in a surprising and unplanned experiment with a new type of microscope, leading to the discovery of a new molecule made solely of carbon.

17 Jun 2004