Nanotechnology News - August 2008 Archives
Researchers have developed a simple process for mass producing molecular tubes of identical--and precisely programmable--circumferences. The technological feat may allow the use of the molecular tubes in a number of nanotechnology applications.
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Researchers from Monash University have designed a nano-sized "trojan horse" particle to ensure healing antioxidants can be better absorbed by the human body.
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 | Glaziers in medieval forges were the first nanotechnologists who produced colors with gold nanoparticles of different sizes. ...> Full Article |
 | Engineers have created a tiny motorized positioning device that has twice the dexterity of similar devices being developed for applications that include biological sensors and more compact, powerful computer hard drives. ...> Full Article |
Researcher to discuss model nanocatalysts of molybdenum sulfide, the first step in developing the next generation of materials to be used in hydrodesulfurization, a process that removes sulfur, a pollutant, from natural gas and petroleum products
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Ballistic spin torque switching enables ultra fast non-volatile memories
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Researchers made the first experimental measurements of the mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes that directly correspond to the theoretical predictions
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Researchers using single-walled carbon nanotubes as delivery vehicles for getting medications into tumors
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Nanoscientist has mass-produced the 2008 Summer Olympics logo -- 15,000 times. All the logos take up only one square centimeter of space.
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Scientists have developed a technique to examine tiny protein molecules called peptides on the surface of a gold nanoparticle
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Nanoemulsion could save more lives by removing current vaccines' drawbacks
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 | In the budding field of nanotechnology, scientists already know that size does matter. ...> Full Article |
 | Chemists have now developed a method to determine the structure of neutral gold clusters. ...> Full Article |
 | Nanopores' honeycomb like structure enables more efficient chemical reactions in next generation fuel cells ...> Full Article |
New alloy composition could cut costs for petrochemical industry
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Criminals who use firearms may find it much harder to evade justice in future, thanks to an ingenious new bullet tagging technology developed in the UK.
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Coaxing colors from nanoscale particles broadens horizons for optical technologies
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 | Researchers have developed a nanomaterial that makes plastic stiffer, lighter and stronger and could result in more fuel-efficient airplanes and cars as well as more durable medical and sports equipment. ...> Full Article |
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Trapping sunlight with silicon nanowires
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Scientists glimpse nanobubbles on super non-stick surfaces
A new way forward for nanocomposite nanostructures
Nanotechnologists collaborate to form near-frictionless diamond material