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New Chemical Reaction for Synthesis of Nanostructures for Technological Applications

A new chemical reaction to aid the synthesis of low-dimensional polymers that can be rationalized as phthalocyanine derivatives was recently developed by a collaborative team of researchers.

21 Jul 2016

Carbon Nanospheres Overcome Electron Spin Decoherence

Monitoring electron spins for a prolonged time period poses to be a major barrier in quantum computing. Scientists from EPFL have discovered the possibility of carbon nanospheres to overcome such barriers, even at room temperature.

21 Jul 2016

Physicists Get First Glimpse of Inner Workings of Atomically Thin Semiconductor Devices

A team of physicists keen to enhance the tech gadgetry of the next generation have succeeded in getting the very first glimpse of what happens inside an atomically thin semiconductor device.

19 Jul 2016

Novel 3D Solar Cells to Undergo First Testing in Space

A novel three-dimensional solar cell design developed at Georgia Tech will soon get its first testing in space aboard the International Space Station. An experimental module containing 18 test cells was launched to the ISS on July 18, and will be installed on the exterior of the station to study the cells’ performance and their ability to withstand the rigors of space.

19 Jul 2016

Researchers Describe New Process for Creating Super Elastic 3-D Printed Metallic Nanostructured Materials

For years, scientists and engineers have synthesized materials at the nanoscale level to take advantage of their mechanical, optical, and energy properties, but efforts to scale these materials to larger sizes have resulted in diminished performance and structural integrity.

19 Jul 2016

Researchers Report Critical Step Towards Large-Scale Manufacture of Better, Less-Expensive Solar Panels

Researchers from the University of Houston have reported the first explanation for how a class of materials changes during production to more efficiently absorb light, a critical step toward the large-scale manufacture of better and less-expensive solar panels.

19 Jul 2016

New Thread-Based Diagnostic Platform Holds Promise for Advanced Implantable and Wearable Diagnostics

A team of researchers guided by Tufts University engineers have managed to combine nano-scale sensors, microfluidics and electronics into threads for the first time.

18 Jul 2016

Oligochitosans can Improve Gene Therapy

UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country’s Scientists have proved that oligochitosan polymer has the potential to directly supply DNA to tumour cells and help cure them.

18 Jul 2016

Cavity-Enhanced Raman-Scattering Offers Information on Properties and Structure of Carbon Nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes attract a lot of interest in diverse fields such as nanomechanics, photonics, electronics, and quantum optics, as they can be manufactured in a number of properties and shapes, and used in numerous applications. It is important for researchers to have an instrument that could establish these properties in a fast and precise manner.

14 Jul 2016

Development of Carbon-Nanotube Mirrors Underway

Engineers and Scientists at NASA are creating a lightweight telescope to conduct investigations for CubeSat. The unique feature of this telescope is a carbon nanotube mirror embedded in epoxy resin, which may make it the first of its kind.

14 Jul 2016

Nanoanalysis News

New Chemical Reaction for Synthesis of Nanostructures for Technological Applications

Carbon Nanospheres Overcome Electron Spin Decoherence

Physicists Get First Glimpse of Inner Workings of Atomically Thin Semiconductor Devices

Novel 3D Solar Cells to Undergo First Testing in Space

Researchers Describe New Process for Creating Super Elastic 3-D Printed Metallic Nanostructured Materials

Researchers Report Critical Step Towards Large-Scale Manufacture of Better, Less-Expensive Solar Panels

New Thread-Based Diagnostic Platform Holds Promise for Advanced Implantable and Wearable Diagnostics

Oligochitosans can Improve Gene Therapy

Cavity-Enhanced Raman-Scattering Offers Information on Properties and Structure of Carbon Nanotubes

Development of Carbon-Nanotube Mirrors Underway

Gold Nanoparticles to Restore Vision in Retinal Disorders

Levidian and Zentek Seek to Establish Graphene-Integrated Filter Manufacturing Facility in the Middle East to Advance Cleaner, Safer Air

Biochar-Modified Titanium Dioxide Nanocomposites for Enhanced Water Treatment

New Nanocage Material Removes Up to 90% of Toxic PFAS from Water

Enhancing Chitosan Films with Silanized Hexagonal Boron Nitride for Sustainable Applications

Overcoming Nanogold Production Challenges

Electrospinning and the Future of Nanotechnology

How Electrospinning is Shaping the Future of Nanotechnology

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