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Carbon Nanotubes and Spintronics - Properties and Applications

Going beyond traditional electronics in the solid state, it is plausible to think that the next revolution in electronics would be molecular.

18 Mar 2004

Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology - Classification, Properties, Hazards, and Toxicology

If manipulation of individual molecules was possible, then materials with optical and electronic characteristics that are not visualized in bulk could also be designed.

16 Aug 2006

Consequences of Nanotechnologies on the Environment and the Food Chain

Factors such as the variances in shape, size, chemical composition, and surface area may influence human health.

21 Jul 2006

Continuous Flow Synthesis Method for Fluorescent Quantum Dots

Quantum dots have promising applications in a wide range of fields such as photovoltaics, medicine, and quantum computing.

By Will Soutter 30 May 2013

Current Consumer Products Using Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is already widely used to enhance the functionality of numerous consumer products, including sunscreen, electronics, furniture and more.

By Sarah Moore 14 Aug 2023

Using Graphene for Energy Storage

This article discusses how energy storage could be achieved using graphene.

By Liam Critchley 26 Aug 2019

Dip Pen Nanolithography (DPN) and Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL)

Dip Pen Nanolithography (DPN), a direct-write soft lithography method, is used to develop nanostructures on a preferred substrate.

23 Mar 2004

Emerging Applications and Products of Nanotechnology-Based Automotive Sensors

Increases in car production and growth in product usage have driven rise in demand within the European market for automotive sensors, a field dominated by Siemens and Bosch.

9 Mar 2004

Using Nanotechnology in the Transport and Automotive Industry

Similar to several other sectors, the automotive industry is split between attempting to lower costs and dealing with the high price of performance-improving technology and environmental adherence.

21 Jul 2006

Utilizing Nanotechnology in Aerospace and Rocket Fuels

A number of aerospace companies have ongoing programs for the utilization of nano-sized particles of hafnium or aluminum for rocket propulsion applications.

21 Jul 2006