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Nanoparticle Sunscreen for Enhanced UV Protection

Researchers from the University of California (UC) San Diego have synthesized melanin-like polydopamine nanoparticles (MelNPs), and studied the way in which these MelNPs protect human keratinocytes from UV damage.

By Benedette Cuffari 24 May 2017

Nanosilver and Future Energy Conservation

Researchers have recently published a way in which silver nanoparticles are capable of significantly reducing the energy consumption in modern light-based computer systems.

By Benedette Cuffari 24 May 2017

Using SEC-MALS-IV to Characterize PLGA

SEC-MALS-IV technique effectively characterizes PLGA, revealing molar mass and molecular structure nuances.

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 26 Apr 2017

A Comparison of Molecular Weight Determination of LMWH SEC/MALS vs. SEC/UV-RI

LMWH SEC/MALS offers a calibration-standard-free alternative to SEC/UV-RI for molecular weight determination, with comparable results.

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 26 Apr 2017

Superconductor Graphene Sandwiches Exhibit Superior Electronic States

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have sandwiched graphene between two superconductors and analyzed its electronic properties.

By Benedette Cuffari 19 May 2017

Paper Thin Ferroelectric Nanogenerator For Next Generation Audio Technology

Researchers from Michigan State have created a paper thin ferroelectric nanogenerator for next generation audio devices with potential future applications such as an audible newspaper, noise-cancelling sheeting, foldable loudspeakers, voice-activated security patches to name but a few.

By Benedette Cuffari 18 May 2017

An Introduction to PeakForce SECM - AFM-Based Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy

Electrochemical microscopy is the interplay between chemical and electrical energy, where electrons drive chemical changes or chemical reactions to move electric charges.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 26 Apr 2017

Determine Thickness and Identify Defects in Graphene with Microspectroscopy

Graphene is a 2D form of carbon arranged in one-atom thick layers. Carbon atoms in graphene are tightly packed in a regular hexagonal pattern. Mathematically, it can be treated as an substantially large aromatic molecule and thus can produce some novel electronic effects due to this electronic and unique physical structure.

From CRAIC Technologies 19 Apr 2017

Raman and UV-Vis-NIR Microspectroscopy to Sort Carbon Nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes (CNT) can be considered as graphene which forms a tube instead of a sheet. CNT is considered to be a one-dimensional material composed of a different set of properties than two -dimensional carbon.

From CRAIC Technologies 20 Apr 2017