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Researchers Develop New Nanostructured Metamaterial

A multi-institute research team has developed a novel nanostructured metamaterial that can transmit light more efficiently, taking one step closer to the realization of novel optical technologies.

28 May 2012

Toxicity Study Ensures Safety of Quantum Dots in Nanomedicine Applications

A multi-institute toxicity study on quantum dots in primates has discovered that these nanocrystals are safe for a period of one year.

22 May 2012

New Report Analyzes and Forecasts Market Potential of Quantum Dots

MarketsandMarkets has released a new research report titled ‘Quantum Dots (QD) Market - Global Forecast & Analysis (2012 - 2022).’

21 May 2012

Researchers Create Graphene Quantum Dots Using Diamond Knife

A research team from the Kansas State University has devised a novel technique that paves the way to solve a long-held issue of manufacturing graphene quantum dots at large densities with controlled size and shape.

18 May 2012

Nanoco Produces Green Cadmium-Free Quantum Dots for Japanese Customer

Nanoco Group, which develops and produces nanomaterials such as cadmium-free quantum dots, has announced the successful production of a batch of 1 kg green cadmium-free quantum dots for a key company based in Japan, generating $2million in revenues for Nanoco.

11 May 2012

Cornell Researchers Develop Viable Process for Nanocrystal Infra-red LEDs

Light-emitting diodes at infrared wavelengths are the magic behind such things as night vision and optical communications, including the fiber-optic backbone of the internet. Researchers at Cornell University have advanc...

10 May 2012

Researchers Improve Fluorescent Efficiency of Quantum Dots Using Formic Acid

A research team led by Sandra Rosenthal from the Vanderbilt University has discovered a way to improve white-light quantum dots’ fluorescent efficiency up to 45%, a more than 10-fold increase from an initial level of 3%.

10 May 2012

Researchers Develop Ultrafast, Low-Energy Quantum-Dot Switch

At the Joint Quantum Institute, a research team, comprising Edo Waks and colleagues, has developed an all-optical switch utilizing a quantum dot integrated within a tiny hole-free arcade, which behaves like a resonant cavity.

5 May 2012

Single nanomaterial yields many laser colors

Red, green, and blue lasers have become small and cheap enough to find their way into products ranging from BluRay DVD players to fancy pens, but each color is made with different semiconductor materials and by elaborate...

30 Apr 2012

Novel Technology to Scale up Manufacturing Process for Quantum Dots

Students at the University of Utah have won the first place in the regional CU Cleantech New Venture Challenge for their quantum dot technology. Quantum dots are tiny semiconductor nanocrystals that emit photons when excited.

26 Apr 2012