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Researchers Dissolve Water-Insoluble Nanographene to Produce 2D Molecular Adlayer

Generally, nanographene is insoluble in organic solvents and water, but this did not stop researchers from Kumamoto University (KU) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) from finding a way to dissolve it in water.

6 Dec 2018

Graphene Used to Detect ALS and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

The wonders of graphene are many—it can improve solar cell capacity, enable flexible electronic components, filter the finest subatomic particles, and transform batteries.

6 Dec 2018

Study Reveals How to Boost Graphene’s Performance and Harness its Extraordinary Potential

Why hasn’t the “supermaterial” graphene redefined electronics as promised? A new study reveals the answer and also demonstrates how to increase its performance by two-fold and harness its unique potential.

30 Nov 2018

Graphene Can Be Stretched to Serve as a Tunable Ion Filter

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have conducted simulations advocating that graphene, along with its many other beneficial properties, can be altered with special pores to serve as a tunable strainer or filter for ions (charged atoms) in a liquid.

27 Nov 2018

Researchers Apply Radio Frequency Radiation to Modulate Enzymatic Nanoparticles

At ITMO University, scientists have devised a new technique to improve the activity of enzymes by applying radio frequency radiation. The novel technique involves making a unique complex containing magnetic nanoparticles and enzymes.

21 Nov 2018

Cost-Effective Process Offers Customized Polymer Nanofibers for Various Applications

Composed of the finest of fibers, polymer pelts are ideal for a variety of applications that range from highly sensitive biological detectors to coatings that adhere well yet can be removed easily.

19 Nov 2018

New Technology Can Dramatically Improve the Production of Nanomaterials at Commercial Scales

Large-scale production of nanomaterials and fine materials has always been difficult for businesses.

19 Nov 2018

Innovative Nanofibers Could Help Create Sticky, Repellent, or Light-Emitting Coatings

Taking a cue from the unique characteristics of gecko feet, polar bear fur, and lotus leaves, engineering researchers have now devised a novel method for making arrays of nanofibers that could result in the development of coatings that are repellent, sticky, light emitting, insulating, among many other possibilities.

16 Nov 2018

Nano-Sized Metallic Particles Could Pave Way for Environment-Friendly Catalysts

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have successfully created subnano-sized metallic particles that can be effectively used as catalysts for oxidizing hydrocarbons.

16 Nov 2018

Researchers Successfully Build Nanotubes from Protein Crystals

Tokyo Tech researchers have been successful in developing protein nanotubes from tiny scaffolds formed through the cross-linking of engineered protein crystals.

15 Nov 2018

Nanomaterials News

Researchers Dissolve Water-Insoluble Nanographene to Produce 2D Molecular Adlayer

Graphene Used to Detect ALS and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

Study Reveals How to Boost Graphene’s Performance and Harness its Extraordinary Potential

Graphene Can Be Stretched to Serve as a Tunable Ion Filter

Researchers Apply Radio Frequency Radiation to Modulate Enzymatic Nanoparticles

Cost-Effective Process Offers Customized Polymer Nanofibers for Various Applications

New Technology Can Dramatically Improve the Production of Nanomaterials at Commercial Scales

Innovative Nanofibers Could Help Create Sticky, Repellent, or Light-Emitting Coatings

Nano-Sized Metallic Particles Could Pave Way for Environment-Friendly Catalysts

Researchers Successfully Build Nanotubes from Protein Crystals

Revolutionizing Superconductivity: 60K Temperature Findings

Archer Improves the Functionality of Its 12CQ Quantum Project with International Partners

New Magnetic Nanodiscs for Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

Improving Aluminum Alloy 7075 Casting with TiC Nanoparticles

New Technique Boosts Efficiency of Eco-Friendly Solar Cells

Conversations on AFM: The Technology and History Behind AFM and SPM

Recent Advances in High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy to Improve Research Into Protein Dynamics

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