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Silicon Nanopowder -100nm 98%+ Pure on a Trace Metal Basis

Sigma-Aldrich can supply Silicon Nanopowder with a particle size of less than 100nm and purity of greater then 98%. Properties and details about the Silicon Nanopowder that Sigma-Aldrich can supply are provided within.

From Sigma Aldrich 9 Mar 2010

Certified Gold Reference Standard Nanoparticles

BBInternational’s gold nanoparticles have been selected by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as the source for a series of certified reference materials for pre-clinical biomedical research.

From UtiliseGold - A World Gold Council Initiative 9 Mar 2010

Nanotechnology and Water Purification

This article outlined how nanotechnology is being used for water purification. In particular it focuses on biofouling resistant silver-polysulfone composite membrane.

By Prof. Volodymyr V. Tarabara 4 Mar 2010

The Diamond Revolution: Big-Time Applications for Really Small Diamonds

Over the last 10 years, diamond as a technological material has seen a renewed and increasing level of interest with genuine potential.

By Prof. James Rabeau 4 Mar 2010

Rotary Tables for Precision Positioning Applications by IntelLiDrives

A torque motor is only one element in a complete rotary stage. This article describes the various parts of a toque motor and how they work, as well as their importance in the construction of a rotary table for precision positioning applications.

From IntelLiDrives, Inc. 4 Mar 2010

Single Plane XY Table for Precision Positioning Applications by IntelLiDrives

IntelLiDrives Air bearing Planar XY table reconciles the contradiction of precision and speed with a simple and cost-effective solution. They utilize planar linear motor technology and are true direct drive single plane positioning XY tables.

From IntelLiDrives, Inc. 4 Mar 2010

RotoRing Rotary Tables for Processing 300mm Semiconductor Wafers by IntelLiDrives

The RotoRing300TM direct drive rotary table from IntelLiDrives adapts linear motor technology, coupled with air bearings, to provide faster and more accurate handling of the 300 mm semiconductor wafers.

From IntelLiDrives, Inc. 1 Mar 2010

Nanomaterials for Sensing Applications

The field of sensors encompasses a wide variety of materials and devices used for capturing physical, chemical or biological stimuli converting them to measurable output signals.

21 Feb 2010

Boron Nitride Nanotubes and Nanosheets - Introduction and Recent Advances

Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is a layered material with a graphite-type structure in which planar networks of BN hexagons are regularly stacked.

21 Feb 2010

Examining the Holy Grail of Nanotechnology: Safe By Design

Numerous research articles have examined the sensitivity of the relationship of scale, structure, composition, and emergent properties of nanomaterials to their behavior in biological systems and the environment.

14 Feb 2010