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Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanoparticles – Properties & Applications

Article - 10 Jul 2013

Zinc oxide nanoparticles exhibit antibacterial, anti-corrosive, antifungal and UV filtering properties.

Nanotechnology in Germany: Market Report

Article - 19 Jun 2013

In this Market Report, AZoNano discusses recent industrial and recent developments in the nanotechnology field coming out of Germany.

Gadolinium (Gd) Nanoparticles - Properties, Applications

Article - 12 Apr 2013

Gadolinium nanoparticles have potential applications in computer memory, cancer detection via MRI, fuel cells, and advanced optics, amongst others.

Cobalt (Co) Nanoparticles- Properties, Applications

Article - 18 Jun 2013

Cobalt nanoparticles possess magnetic properties, which leads to applications in imaging, sensors, and many other areas.

Antimony (Sb) Nanoparticles - Properties, Applications

Article - 21 Mar 2013

Antimony nanoparticles can be manufactured using a facile electrochemical method, and have applications including anti-friction alloys, flame-proofing, and paints and enamels.

Beyond Graphene: Graphyne and Graphane

Article - 12 Dec 2012

Researchers are paying more and more attention to graphene derived materials which may be just as revolutionary as graphene itself.

Nanomaterials for Environmentally Friendly Flame Retardants

Article - 4 Sep 2012

Traditional flame retardants, used in many consumer products, have a high toxicity and accumulate in ecosystems. Nanomaterials are being developed to replace them which can stop fires spreading...

Is Nanotechnology a Green Industry?

Article - 17 Aug 2012

Nanotechnology is billed to revolutionize many areas of science and industry. But will it be a green revolution? This article explores the environmental pros and cons of nanotech.

What is a Molecular Switch?

Article - 26 Jul 2024

Molecular switches provide a "bottom-up" approach for nanoelectronics, allowing for miniaturization beyond the constraints of silicon. By enabling precise control at the molecular level, these...

Biosensing with Nanotubes

Article - 1 Jul 2010

The great promise of nanotubes as biosensing elements is the potential to develop systems where direct electron transfer between enzymes and electrodes is possible.