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A New Technique for Precisely Arranging Nanoscale Particles on a Surface

Researchers at MIT have developed a technique for precisely controlling the arrangement and placement of nanoparticles on a material, like the silicon used for computer chips, in a way that does not damage or contaminate the surface of the material.

27 Oct 2022

Increased Production of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Researchers are expanding the creation of vertically aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) that could transform various commercial products.

26 Oct 2022

Stable, Ligand-Free Au Nanoparticles Generated for Biomedicine

An article published in Langmuir discussed the physicochemical properties of ligand-free colloidal Au nanoparticles generated by a laser process and subjected to steam sterilization and sterile filtration.

24 Oct 2022

Surface-Modified Nanosheets Improve Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

A recent study reports how defects introduced on a highly reactive surface of a photocatalyst enhance charge transfer and decrease the energy threshold for CO2 reduction.

22 Oct 2022

Fast Steering Mirrors for Free Space Optical Communications – New Piezo & Voice-Coil Driven Solutions

PI (Physik Instrumente) provides a wide selection of high-precision fast steering mirrors. Two types are available: piezoelectric tip/tilt mirrors and voice-coil-driven units. While piezo-driven mirror mounts provide extremely high resolution and responsiveness, voice-coil drives achieve larger angles.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 21 Oct 2022

A New Waterborne Conductive Primer & Adhesion Promoter for TPO

When powder coating is applied on surfaces other than classical metal substrates, a challenge rises.

From OCSiAl 20 Oct 2022

Carbon Nanotubes’ Acidic Layer Enables Confinement of Anion Impurities

To preserve life on earth, there need to be efficient purification methods that can separate impurities from water and air.

20 Oct 2022

Boron Used to Enhance Nickle Use in Oxygen Evolution Reactions

In a paper published in Nature Communications, the synthesis of monolayer nanosheets of NiFeB hydroxide was presented. The study highlighted the effectiveness of boron in enhancing the production of high-oxidation-state nickel for enhanced oxygen evolution reactions.

20 Oct 2022

Targeted Endocannabinoid Drug Delivery System

An article published in Scientific Reports presented OEA-LEA-derived target-specific endocannabinoid nanoparticles by conjugating with tissue-specific molecules that are capable of reducing inflammation by localizing at a specific target site.

19 Oct 2022

Nanoporous Intermetallic Compounds Could be Used to Enhance Production of Hydrogen

Of all the known substances, hydrogen is said to possess the highest energy density of 120 MJ/kg, which is around three times more than gasoline or diesel, meaning it could have a pivotal role to play in sustainable energy platforms.

19 Oct 2022