 Fast AFM probes measure multiple properties of biomolecules or materials simultaneously April 16, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 16 vote(s)
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New research demonstrates that novel probe technology based on flexible membranes can replace conventional atomic force microscopy (AFM) cantilevers for applications such as fast topographic imaging, quantitative ... | |
 Carbon Nanotube Measurements: Latest in NIST 'How-To' Series April 15, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
The National Institute of Standards and Technology, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has published detailed guidelines for making essential measurements on samples of ... | |
 'Nanodrop' Test Tubes Created with a Flip of a Switch April 15, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 11 vote(s)
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Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have demonstrated a new device that creates nanodroplet “test tubes” for studying individual proteins under conditions that mimic the crowded ... | |
 New nanotube sensor can continuously monitor minute amounts of insulin April 15, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 11 vote(s)
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A new method that uses nanotechnology to rapidly measure minute amounts of insulin is a major step toward developing the ability to assess the health of the body’s insulin-producing cells in real time. | |
Researchers create the first thermal nanomotor in the world April 15, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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Researchers from the UAB Research Park have created the first nanomotor that is propelled by changes in temperature. A carbon nanotube is capable of transporting cargo and rotating like a conventional motor, but is a million ... | |
 Researchers mimic bacteria to produce magnetic nanoparticles April 14, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 22 vote(s)
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When it comes to designing something, it’s hard to find a better source of inspiration than Mother Nature. Using that principle, a diverse, interdisciplinary group of researchers at the U.S. Department of ... | |
 Popcorn-ball design doubles efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells April 10, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 45 vote(s)
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A new approach creates a dramatic improvement in cheap solar cells now being developed in laboratories. | |
Researcher looks to use nanoparticles for food safety April 10, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
Byron Brehm-Stecher, assistant professor in food science and human nutrition, has some big ideas for his work with tiny particles. His latest research project will allow him to study the potential of using silver nanoparticles ... | |
Sweet nanotech batteries: Nanotechnology could solve lithium battery charging problems April 10, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 29 vote(s)
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Nanotechnology could improve the life of the lithium batteries used in portable devices, including laptop computers, mp3 players, and mobile phones. Research to be published in the Inderscience publication - International ... | |
Slow federal action to oversee nanotechnology leaves 'room at the bottom' April 09, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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State and local governments often have adopted trailblazing initiatives to address environmental, health and safety concerns in advance or in lieu of federal action. With nanotechnology, an emerging field of science with ... | |
Carbon nanotubes made into conductive, flexible 'stained glass' April 09, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 30 vote(s)
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Carbon nanotubes are promising materials for many high-technology applications due to their exceptional mechanical, thermal, chemical, optical and electrical properties. | |
 Manufactured Buckyballs don't harm microbes that clean the environment April 08, 2008 | User rating: 3.5 / 5 after 12 vote(s)
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Even large amounts of manufactured nanoparticles, also known as Buckyballs, don't faze microscopic organisms that are charged with cleaning up the environment, according to Purdue University researchers. | |
Citrate appears to control buckyball clumping but environmental concerns remain April 08, 2008 | User rating: 3.9 / 5 after 16 vote(s)
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Fullerenes, also fondly known as buckyballs, are showing an ugly side. Since being discovered in 1985, the hollow carbon atoms have been adapted for nanotechnology and biomedical applications ranging from electronics to carriers ... | |
Memory in artificial atoms April 07, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 25 vote(s)
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Nanophysicists have made a discovery that can change the way we store data on our computers. This means that in the future we can store data much faster, and more accurate. Their discovery has been published in the scientific ... | |
 As nanotech goes mainstream, 'toxic socks' raise concerns April 07, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 39 vote(s)
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Nanotechnology is now available in a store near you. Valued for it’s antibacterial and odor-fighting properties, nanoparticle silver is becoming the star attraction in a range of products from socks to bandages ... | |
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