Engineers at Stanford have created the first working carbon nanotube computer - validating the technology as a potential replacement for silicon semiconductors in electronics.
By Will Soutter
26 Sep 2013
Novel drug delivery is one of the most-researched areas of nanomedicine - now MIT researchers are advancing the field even further with a nanoparticle aerosol spray that could be used to deliver vaccines or cancer treatments via an inhalable spray.
By Will Soutter
25 Sep 2013
This article talks about the dynamic characterization of nanomechanical force actuators under a vacuum.
Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a new nanostructured material which uses "raspberry particles" to trap water droplets on its surface, with potential applications from preventing condensation to rapid, portable medical tests.
By Will Soutter
20 Sep 2013
Scientists from the nanotech research collaborative Nanoprobes have developed a treatment for cancer using magnetic nanoparticles, which has cured 80% of mice in initial trials.
Quantum Materials are now supplying tetrapod quantum dots to an Asian manufacturer of LCD displays. Tetrapod quantum dots are a high-efficiency display technology that could revolutionize the market.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a prototype solar energy technology that can convert water into steam without boiling the water.
By Kalwinder Kaur
11 Sep 2013
DNA strands, the building blocks of life, have now been used to create nanostructures that could help revolutionise drug delivery.
By G.P. Thomas
3 Sep 2013
Graphene has a wide range of potential applications in industry, but adoption is still limited by the difficulties with large-scale manufacturing of the unique material.
By Will Soutter
2 Sep 2013
At this point in time Peru is poorly placed to develop a nanotechnology sector, despite the fact that nanotechnology has the potential to solve numerous social issues such as water contamination. Hence, Peru's nanotechnology sector will remain in its embryonic state for some time yet.