A new study has explored the best way to produce small wire bonds that connect integrated chips through a direct-write approach. 24 July 2010
Stansted, July 27th, 2010: Agar Scientific, a leading supplier of microscopy accessories and consumables 28 July 2010
Anasys Instruments wins R&D 100 Award 16 July 2010
Nanocrystals can now be prepared with very good reproducibility and at high throughputs thanks to a new automated system devised by a team from Lawrence Berkeley and the University of California Berkeley [Chan et al., Nano Lett (2009) 9, 3767]. 28 June 2010
New research has provided an exciting insight into the processes that help form the smallest manufactured structures around, presenting a general theoretical framework for controlling nanotube growth without the use of metal catalysts, and could be generally applied to other materials. 15 June 2010
Functionalised single-walled carbon nanotubes, rather than being a health risk, cause T cell antigens to cluster in the blood and stimulate the body's natural immune response. 15 June 2010
The amoeboid movement by which many types of cell crawl across surfaces has fascinated scientists ever since it was first observed using the earliest microscopes. 15 June 2010
An ability to answer questions at the boundaries of nanotechnology, materials and biology sets apart Steven Lenhert, the newest faculty face of nanoscience at The Florida State University. 15 June 2010
Are you a young researcher under 35 years old with a passion for communicating science in a clear and exciting way? 14 June 2010
Five times the tensile strength of steel and triple that of the currently best synthetic fibers: Spider silk is a fascinating material. 01 June 2010
This book intends to present a comprehensive overview of recent progress with regard to different aspects of nanomaterials research and development that are closely related to their manufacture process, through to their release to the environment, identifying the critical areas undergoing further research. 25 May 2010
Medicine bottles that alert you when a prescription needs updating and computer screens which can be rolled up to fit in a briefcase are a step closer thanks to researchers at the De Montfort University Leicester. 20 May 2010
Engineers at Stanford have created a nanoscale probe they can implant in a cell wall without damaging the wall. [Almquist and Melosh, PNAS (2010) 107, 5815.] 20 May 2010
Leveraging patented Dip Pen Nanolithography® (DPN®) technology, NanoInk has demonstrated the successful use of its NLP 2000 System for functionalizing biosensors, patterning functional hydrogels, and printing multiplexed protein arrays. 14 May 2010
The 2010 Sir George Beilby FRS Memorial Medal and Prize has been awarded to Dr. Suwan N. Jayasinghe. 11 May 2010
Just 700 rows of piezoelectric nanowires could power a nanoscopic sensor, according to new research at the Georgia Institute of Technology. 28 April 2010
The London Centre for Nanotechnology is pleased to announce the creation of over 20 new Ph. D. positions for the current academic year. 23 April 2010
Recent natural disasters raise questions 21 April 2010
A team of scientists at MIT have discovered a previously unknown phenomenon 21 April 2010
On 20th May, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), one of the UK’s leading science and research facilities, will hold an open day for the first time in over twenty years. 16 April 2010
Engineers at Stanford have created a nanoscale probe they can implant in a cell wall without damaging the wall. 07 April 2010
Scientists have discovered the world’s smallest superconductor. 02 April 2010
Controlling the way liquids spread across a surface is important for a wide variety of technologies 29 March 2010
In this book, the basic principles of nanocasting are introduced, the various replicated porous materials with their different framework compositions, structures, and properties are described, and recent developments of nanocasting synthesis are summarized. 20 March 2010
A new discovery that uses biology to engineer the assembly of nanoscale materials could have a wide array of applications in medicine, electronics and energy. 20 March 2010
A new discovery that uses biology to engineer the assembly of nanoscale materials could have a wide array of applications in medicine, electronics and energy. 18 March 2010
Possibly the smallest Valentine's card in the world. 20 February 2010
You're looking at the tiniest snowman ever built, 10 microns across. 09 February 2010
Single-walled carbon nanotubes, SWNTs are the focus of much research aimed at building sophisticated nanoscopic structures for future electronic and spintronic devices. However, several conundrums surround their bizarre electrical conductivity behaviour, not least the issue of bandgap measurements and how these relate to the size and structure of semiconducting SWNTs. 09 February 2010
Could nanotechnology be the key to developing an interface between nerve cells and microelectronic circuitry? US scientists have recently demonstrated that signals can be recorded from rat neurons using conducting polymer nanotubes. The research carried out at the University of Michigan might one day help in the development of sensors and treatments for neurological disorders including Parkinson's disease and paralysis. 13 January 2010
Rice University scientists today unveiled a method for the industrial-scale processing of pure carbon-nanotube fibers that could lead to revolutionary advances in materials science, power distribution and nanoelectronics [Rice et al., Nature nanotech. (2009) doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.302]. The result of a nine-year program, the method builds upon tried-and-true processes that chemical firms have used for decades to produce plastics. 13 January 2010
Scientists have discovered a technique for using artificial cells to explore the function of molecules in actual biological cells. The new approach can help the measurement of biological systems and show how cell nanomachinery interacts within cells, which could have a major impact in the development of new medical procedures and drug discovery. 13 January 2010
Danish nanophysicists have developed a new method for manufacturing nanowires. The discovery has great potential for the development of nanoelectronics and highly efficient solar cells. [Krogstrup, et al., Nano Lett. (2009) doi: 10.1021/n1901348d] 13 January 2010
A magnetic charge can behave and interact just like an electric charge in some materials, according to new research led by the London Centre for Nanotechnology which could lead to a reassessment of current magnetism theories, as well as significant technological advances. 05 January 2010
A new approach to nanoelectronics could see researchers using DNA origami to self-assemble circuits from carbon nanotubes and other materials. 22 December 2009
In its recent report The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century, the U.S.-based National Academy of Engineering outlined the various fields in which students educated in engineering might go on to be leaders, including research, product and system development, business and even broader professions. 22 December 2009
The global energy problem is rapidly intensifying due to escalating competition for resources from emerging, populous countries such as China, India, and Brazil and compelling evidence pointing towards the imperative need for controlling greenhouse gas and carbon emissions. 22 December 2009
Danish nanophysicists have developed a new method for manufacturing nanowires. The discovery has great potential for the development of nanoelectronics and highly efficient solar cells. [Krogstrup, et al., Nano Lett., (2009) DOI: 10.1021/n1901348d] 18 December 2009
Taking nanomaterials to a new level of structural complexity, scientists have determined how to introduce kinks into arrow-straight nanowires, transforming them into zigzagging two- and three-dimensional structures with correspondingly advanced functions. 18 December 2009
Rice University scientists today unveiled a method for the industrial-scale processing of pure carbon-nanotube fibers that could lead to revolutionary advances in materials science, power distribution and nanoelectronics [Rice et al., Nature nanotech. (2009) doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.302 ]. 18 December 2009
You're looking at the tiniest snowman ever built, 10 microns across. 05 December 2009
A new method for assembling carbon nanotubes has been used to create fibers hundreds of meters long. 27 November 2009
Duke University bioengineers have developed a simple and inexpensive method for loading cancer drug payloads into nano-scale delivery vehicles 27 November 2009
A group of scientists at the University of Bath [J D Beard et al 2009 Nanotechnology 20 ] have developed new modified AFM probes designed for the cutting and manipulation of structures at extremely small scales. 26 November 2009
A portable instrument based on an ultrasensitive nanoscale sensor could detect bacteria in minutes, helping to catch infectious diseases early and prevent their spread. 05 November 2009
Scientists in the United Kingdom are reporting an advance toward overcoming one of the key challenges in nanotechnology: Getting molecules to move quickly in a desired direction without help from outside forces. 05 November 2009
Australian scientists [Reith F, et al, (2009) pnas.0904583106 ] have found that the bacterium Cupriavidus metallidurans catalyses the biomineralisation of gold by transforming toxic gold compounds to their metallic form using active cellular mechanism. 05 November 2009
We are pleased to announce that Materials Today in partnership with Sigma-Aldrich, are staging a live educational webinar on:From Molecules to Monolayers:Self-Assembly and Analysis, Molecule by Molecule 05 November 2009
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed the first mass spectrometer using nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) to detect single individual molecular species in real time. 16 October 2009
Nanotubes and nanowires are not as amenable to manipulation as macroscopic commodities, however, their promise as building blocks for future electronics, sensors, and electromechanical devices, means that researchers are keen to find ways to handle these tiny entities easily. 16 October 2009
Surface charges play a key role in determining the structure and function of proteins, DNA and larger biomolecular structures. 16 October 2009
There has been a huge upsurge in anticipating how the public will react to nanotechnology, particularly a widespread negativity about its use and the possible health risks associated with nanomaterials. 16 October 2009
Please visit www.NanoProfessor.net to learn more about this innovative nanoscience education program. It combines equipment, curriculum, and supplies for a complete nanofabrication experience at the high school, technical school, or small college level. 15 October 2009
Scientists in the United Kingdom are reporting an advance toward overcoming one of the key challenges in nanotechnology: Getting molecules to move quickly in a desired direction without help from outside forces. 10 October 2009
NPL scientists are paving the way for highly accurate measurement at the nano-scale and beyond, by being the first team in the world to develop a tiny microwave-powered room-temperature fridge [Hao et al journal Applied Physics Letters (2009), 95, 113501] 07 October 2009
A novel antimicrobial silver-based gel using nanoparticles appears to offer an effective and safer alternative to conventional silver-based formulations used to treat burn wounds. 28 September 2009
What do we really mean by ‘engineering leadership’, how can it be developed and nurtured? 25 September 2009
Tweezers are not just for plucking eyebrows and removing splinters, they can be used to arrange small objects. 24 September 2009
Recessions pose enormous challenges for individuals, companies and governments alike. Yet they also present significant opportunities for those with the foresight to seize them. 28 August 2009
Semiconductor nanowires have intrigued scientists for many years as they provide many opportunities to study and apply phenomena at the nanoscale. With diameters as small as a few billionths of a meter they hold promise for devices of the future, both in technology like light-emitting diodes and in new versions of transistors and circuits for next generation devices. 14 August 2009
Nanoparticles typically exhibit low cohesion, making their use in thin films problematic. Scientists at Vanderbilt University have found a way of fabricating all-nanoparticle thin films that do not easily disintegrate, making them suitable for a wider range of applications than was previously the case [Hasan, et al., Chemical Communications 2009 25 3723]. 14 August 2009
New approaches and standardized test procedures to study the impact of nanoparticles on living cells are urgently needed for the evaluation of potential hazards relating human exposure to nanoparticles. An important aspect of nanoparticle toxicity, in contrast to molecular toxicity, is the fact that the preparation and way of administration of the nanoparticles plays a crucial role. 14 August 2009
A group of scientists from Biopolis, Zhejiang University, The University of South Carolina and Nanyang Technological University [Liu et al., DOI: 10.1038/NNANO.2009.153] have shown that a novel class of core–shell nanoparticles formed by self-assembly of an amphiphilic peptide have strong antimicrobial properties against a range of bacteria, yeasts and fungi. 14 August 2009
Professor Marshall Stoneham to become President-Elect of IoP 31 July 2009
New approaches and standardized test procedures to study the impact of nanoparticles on living cells are urgently needed for the evaluation of potential hazards relating human exposure to nanoparticles. 09 July 2009
Graphene is a material of growing technological importance due in part to its outstanding properties, numerous and potential applications. 18 June 2009
Scientific and technological interest in one-dimensional nanomaterials, in particular carbon nanotubes, is a result of their fascinating properties and their ability to serve as templates for directed assembly. 18 June 2009
It has been known for some time that stretchability properties in materials will significantly expand the scope of applications in the electronics industry particularly for large-area electronic displays, sensors and actuators, and unlike conventional devices stretchable electronics can cover arbitrary surfaces and movable parts, opening up a wealth of opportunities. 17 June 2009
There is increasing demand for low-cost gas sensors that can discriminate between low concentrations of analytes. 17 June 2009
The assembly of complex structures out of simple colloidal building blocks is of practical interest for building materials with unique optical properties (for example photonic crystals and DNA biosensors) and is of fundamental importance in improving our understanding of self-assembly processes occurring on molecular to macroscopic length scales. 12 June 2009
Dolomite, world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, has significantly increased its offering with the ability to integrate metal electrodes into its range of glass and polymer microfluidic chips. 12 June 2009
You’ve been expecting something genuinely new from the AFM/SPM industry, but for many years you’ve only seen tweaks to old technology. 12 June 2009
The new X-Max Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) offers users over TEN times the solid angle of conventional EDS detectors... without compromising on performance. Now you can have count rate, imaging, and analytical performance all at the same time. 12 June 2009
Defects and boundaries are often created intentionally within materials to provide extra strength. However, this process comes at a price. Although the material is now stronger, it is also more brittle and its ability to stretch and deform is drastically reduced. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US and the Chinese Academy of Sciences in China have devised strategies to overcome this loss of ductility and the answer comes in the form of nanoscale twin boundaries 26 May 2009
Portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, netbooks, and cameras are becoming increasingly more important to our society. How rarely we leave the house without our trusty iPhone or Blackberry! 26 May 2009
The development of micro- and nanoscale fabrication and characterization techniques in recent decades has led to a rapid increase in availability of research tools for studying small-scale systems. Because of the excitement specifically associated with analysis and manipulation of micro- and nanoscale fluid systems, the interest in micro- and nanofluidics continues to grow. 26 May 2009
Portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, netbooks, and cameras are becoming increasingly more important to our society. How rarely we leave the house without our trusty iPhone or Blackberry! These devices will continue to get cheaper and lighter, and will increasingly incorporate flexible components or displays. 26 May 2009
In the realm of science fiction, the idea of tiny nanorobots that can enter the human body and seek out and destroy unwanted elements has been prevalent. 16 April 2009
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) can detect osteoarthritis several months before conventional morphology-based diagnostic techniques. 16 April 2009
Researchers have come up with a new type of non-toxic nanoparticle 12 April 2009
When deciding upon a particular project, do not simply consider benefits and costs, but do ask “whose benefits and whose costs? 12 April 2009
Using the art of origami a group of scientists [MIT tech talk (2009) 53, 4] and [Arora, et al., J. Microelec. Syst. (2009) 18, 98] have successfully fabricated a functional microscale super capacitor, which is essentially a nanostructured 3D device. 12 April 2009
Silicon nanocrystals are particularly useful for applications in nanoelectronic, optoelectronic and biological disciplines, and their production has become increasingly important. 12 April 2009
DNA is one of the most promising materials for the construction of arbitrarily tailored 3D nanostructures 19 March 2009
The highly unusual properties of graphene has triggered a flurry of research activity in 2D carbon worldwide over the past four years. 19 March 2009
Few ideas capture the imagination as vividly as cloaking, or rendering objects invisible to electromagnetic radiation. 19 March 2009
Organic light sources become steadily more important in the growing field of optoelectronics. 27 November 2008
Up to now, electrospinning has always been accepted as a fast, simple and efficient technique for the production of polymer fibers, with variable dimensions. 27 November 2008
Gold is one of the few metals that is not rejected by our body. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) thus provide non-toxic routes to drug and gene delivery applications. 27 November 2008
Dr Andrew Taylor, Director of the ISIS neutron source, explains the opportunities for materials scientists. 27 November 2008
Change is the order of the day. However, this state of flux is not confined to materials scientists. Organisations such as the UK Centre for Materials Education (UKCME), charged with a remit to enhance student learning, are also in the business of change. 27 November 2008
A house that changes color to white when it is hot, will reflect more sunlight and require less air conditioning. 27 November 2008
Single Wall carbon NanoTubes (SWNTs) offer excellent electronic and mechanical properties making them suitable for a vast range of potential applications. 27 November 2008
By creating semiconductor nanowires surrounded by multiple concentric quantum wells, researchers at Harvard University and the Georgia Institute of Technology have succeeded in fabricating tunable miniature lasers. 27 November 2008
Researchers from Cornell University have devised a simple and efficient means of creating highly ordered arrays of nanoparticles without the aid of a surface-modified substrate or self-assembled monolayer acting as a template. 27 November 2008
Student learning through international development projects. Who pays and who benefits? 26 September 2008
A comprehensive update of people and places 26 September 2008
Wheat is capable of producing a dough with very special structural properties. How does a such a sticky mass become a tasty loaf? 19 August 2008
Researchers at the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology in India have fabricated superhydrophobic nanocomposite coatings composed of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and oligo(p-phenylenevinylene) (OPV) molecules 19 August 2008
As devices get ever smaller, nanotechnologists' concerns about the forces that come into play at the nanoscale grow ever larger. 19 August 2008
One-dimensional nanostructures such as nanowires, nanotubes, and nanorods have a large potential as building blocks for assembling nanodevices. 19 August 2008
A team of scientists has shown that metallic silicon nanowires (Si NWs) grown on a Ag surface undergo an oxidation process that is remarkably similar to the combustion process in a burning match 19 August 2008
Semiconducting carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are promising for electronics because of their superior properties, particularly their suitability for flexible applications. 19 August 2008
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