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New Ultra-Efficient, Nano-Thin Material Could Advance Self-Powered Electronics

A new type of ultra-efficient, nano-thin material could advance self-powered electronics, wearable technologies and even deliver pacemakers powered by heart beats.

20 Jan 2021

Rice Computational Model may Lead to Stronger Nanotube Fibers

Carbon nanotube fibers are not nearly as strong as the nanotubes they contain, but Rice University researchers are working to close the gap.

20 Jan 2021

Flexible Multi-Axis Motion Sub-System for System Integrators and Machine Builders Comes with High-Dynamics Linear Motor Stages and EtherCat-Based Motion Controller

Machine builders and system integrators can move faster and address new, higher precision applications with reduced risk and cost, due to the extensive testing that went into the X-417 pre-configured high-accuracy motion and automation systems, including EtherCat motion controllers and software.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 19 Jan 2021

STREM Chemicals, Inc. Licenses New Class of Air-Stable Ni(0) Pre-Catalysts from Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung

STREM Chemicals, Inc. has licensed a technology based on recent developments in the field of Ni(0) (pre)catalysts from the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung respectively the associated Studiengesellschaft Kohl...

From Strem Chemicals 13 Jan 2021

Simple One-Drop Approach is Cheaper and Faster for Nanosheet Tiling

Scientists at Japan's Nagoya University and the National Institute for Materials Science have found that a simple one-drop approach is cheaper and faster for tiling functional nanosheets together in a single layer. If the process, described in the journal ACS Nano, can be scaled up, it could advance development of next-generation oxide electronics.

13 Jan 2021

Rice Scientists Successfully “Flashed” Bulk Amounts of 2D Dichalcogenides

Rice University scientists have extended their technique to produce graphene in a flash to tailor the properties of other 2D materials.

12 Jan 2021

Research Reports Confined Growth of ZIF-8 Nanocrystals for Upregulated mRNA Translation

Delivery of genetic molecules such as mRNA into cells is vital with important applications such as vaccine development. Various agents have been developed for mRNA delivery. However, conventional mRNA nanocarriers mainly focus on their physical interaction with mRNA molecules, or protection / delivery of mRNA, such as adjusting physical properties of nanocarriers to control binding with mRNA or cellular uptake.

12 Jan 2021

New One-Step Process Helps Create Tunable, Self-Assembled Metamaterials

A research team, headed by scientists from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, has identified a revolutionary one-step process for producing materials with exceptional properties, known as metamaterials.

12 Jan 2021

Controlling Nanomaterial Surface Texture to Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria

The COVID-19 pandemic has been increasing the fears of new pathogens like drug-resistant bacteria or new viruses. A Korean research group has recently gained attention for designing a new technology to eliminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria by regulating the surface texture of nanomaterials.

11 Jan 2021

Carbon Nanotubes-Based Self-Perceptive Soft Actuator for Underwater Sensing

In fishes, the swim bladder acts as a resonator to sense the ambient environment, while also enabling the fish to realize a manageable vertical motion via the deflation and reversible inflation of the bladder in water.

8 Jan 2021