Nanotubes and nanowires are one-dimensional structures that are considered as potential materials for future optoelectronics, nanoelectronics, sensors, actuators and piezoelectric devices.
As semiconductor devices improve in performance, changes in materials and processing methods are needed. In this article, the Hysitron® PI 85L SEM PicoIndenter® is used to examine failures and mechanical testing in mechanisms in FIB-milled back-end-of-line (BEOL) microbeam samples.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburg’s Department of Chemical Engineering recently proposed a new theory that could possibly provide a rational explanation to the long-standing question, why ligand-protected metal nanoclusters (NCs) are stabilized at specific sizes.
By Benedette Cuffari
7 Sep 2017
The structure of graphene is comprised of a single thin layered sheet of tightly packed carbon atoms arranged in the vertices of a hexagonal lattice resembling honey comb.
By Benedette Cuffari
7 Sep 2017
As attention continues to be drawn on the superior properties exhibited by graphene, Researchers from around the world continue to work towards emulating this thin and intrinsic design with other potentially useful materials.
By Benedette Cuffari
7 Sep 2017
While the large windows and glass that often surround modern buildings allow for the immense amount of lighting that enters these areas during the day. However, the glazings that are placed as a film over these windows and glass often limit the energy efficiency of the building as well.
By Benedette Cuffari
6 Sep 2017
Guiding cell cultures by engineering their extracellular environment is an area which has gathered a lot of attention because of its potential to repair, maintain and develop tissues and organs.
By Liam Critchley
5 Sep 2017
The PFIR microscopy technique allows for simultaneous chemical imaging, collection of broadband infrared (IR) spectra and mechanical mapping at a high spatial resolution of 10 nanometers (nm).
By Benedette Cuffari
4 Sep 2017
This article discusses the measurement of elastic and viscoelastic properties.
Diabetes is a disease that affects the way in which the human body can produce or respond to insulin, which is an important hormone synthesized by the pancreas that regulates the conversion of sugar to energy.
By Benedette Cuffari
4 Sep 2017