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Rice University Develops Graphene Composites to Simplify Ice Removal

Researchers from Rice University have developed a thin coating of graphene nanoribbons in epoxy that has been effective in melting ice on the blades of helicopters.

28 Jan 2016

SDCmaterials Signs Supply Agreement with Car Sound for Nano-on-Nano Catalyst Materials

A product that will mark a dramatic shift in the ingredients used in catalytic converters – and potentially save the auto industry billions of dollars in platinum and other precious metal costs - has its first customer.

27 Jan 2016

Directa Plus and Colmar Launch World’s First Graphene-Enhanced Sportswear

The inclusion of Graphene Plus (G+) significantly enhances the qualities of the clothing for supporting top sporting performance.

From DIRECTA PLUS S.p.A. 26 Jan 2016

International Symposium, ‘Functional Nanomaterials in Industrial Applications’

Hosokawa Micron Ltd announces their three year partnership and sponsorship of the International Symposium on Functional Nanomaterials in Industrial Applications organised by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Preston, UK.

From Hosokawa Micron Ltd 26 Jan 2016

Self-Assembling Polymer Nanowires Suggested for Making Small Chip Components

Computer chips have been built using a photolithographic process since the 1960s. In the past five years however, chip features have become smaller than the wavelength of light, which has resulted in modifications of photolithography. If the miniaturization rate continues — as predicted by Moore’s Law — new manufacturing techniques need to be established.

25 Jan 2016

Scientists Use Microwave to Help Clean Carbon Nanotubes

Scientists at Rice and Swansea Universities use a microwave for decontaminating carbon nanotubes. A typical microwave oven has been effective as part of a dual-step nanotube cleaning process, which has been invented by the scientists.

25 Jan 2016

Researchers Determine Structure of Water-Soluble Gold Nanoparticles in Solution

Scientists have successfully measured the dynamical behavior of the organic ligand layer of gold nanoparticles in water. This provides a better understanding of the structure of nanometer-scale gold particles in solution, and will allow the creation of controllable strategies for the functionalization of ligated nano-sized particles for a variety of applications. Researchers from the Colorado State University, USA and the University of Jyväskylä, Finland were involved in the study, and the results have been published in Nature Communications.

25 Jan 2016

Scientists Weave First Material at Nano Level

For the first time, scientists have been able to weave a material at molecular level. The research is led by University of California Berkeley, in cooperation with Stockholm University. The new material is presented in the scientific journal Science.

22 Jan 2016

Nano Tech 2016: Teijin to Exhibit Advanced Nanotech Materials and Products

Teijin Limited announced today that it will exhibit a wide range of nanotech materials and products incorporating advanced Teijin technologies during the International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference (nano tech 2016), the world’s largest nanotechnology show, at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan from January 27 to 29.

22 Jan 2016

Bio-Inspired Nanostructures Enable Self-Cleaning, Anti-Glare Smart Windows

Researchers at the University College London (UCL) have developed a prototype smart window that could reduce heating bills, cut down window-cleaning costs, and improve productivity of employees working in high-rise office buildings.

22 Jan 2016