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Negative Oxygen Ion Impingement on SiO2 Thin Films During Growth

A major concern in material science and technology is to gain insight into the fundamental processes involved in thin film nanostructuration.

From Hiden Analytical 28 Jul 2015

The Absolute Quantification of Ion Fluxes from Deuterium from an ECR Plasma Source

Technical processes like thin-film deposition, etching and surface modification extensively use plasma discharges. Hence, it is important to quantitatively characterize plasma sources for understanding plasma sources and technologically optimizing the process.

From Hiden Analytical 28 Jul 2015

Nanotechnology in England: Market Report

Favourable government funding and a strong research sector make England a hotspot for nanotechnology developments. Consequentlly, England is worth watching for both nanotech developments and commercialisation.

From CamIn 24 Jul 2015

Low Concentration Protein Lysozyme Measurements

Nicomp DLS system accurately measures lysozyme down to 0.1mg/mL, even with low count rates indicating possible aggregates.

From Entegris 24 Jul 2015

Reduced Graphene Oxide: Properties, Applications and Production Methods

Research institutions across the globe are looking for ways to redefine the development of high-quality graphene sheets. This can be achieved by reducing graphene oxide (GO) to produce reduced graphene oxide (rGO).

From Graphenea 22 Jul 2015

The Characterisation and Standardisation of Graphene and Other 2D Materials

Dr. Andrew Pollard, Graphene Research Scientist at NPL, talks to AZoNano about the characterisation and standardisation of graphene and other 2D materials.

By Alexander Chilton 16 Jul 2015

Nanomaterial Implications for Agricultural Productivity and Food Safety

The wider use of nanomaterials has increased their release into the environment including soil, water, and air, which may lead to unintended contamination of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

By Cyren Rico 15 Jul 2015

Investigating a Commercial Future for Graphene

Professor Andrea Ferrari, Director of the Cambridge Graphene Centre, talks to AZoNano about the commercial future of graphene.

By Alexander Chilton 13 Jul 2015

Accessing Investment at the Silicon Innovation Forum as a Startup

Ray Morgan, Director of Outreach, SEMI Americas, talks to AZoNano about startups, venture capitalists, and the upcoming Silicon Innovation Forum at SEMICON West 2015.

From SEMI 10 Jul 2015

Nanogenerators for Mechanical Energy Harvesting

Dr. Xudong Wang, Associate Professor in the department of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Wisconsin, talks to AZoNano about his research into nanogenerators used in vehicle applications for harvesting mechanical energy.

By Stuart Milne 9 Jul 2015