nanostructures

A revolutionary nanofabrication system that produces 3-D structures one thousandth the size of the originals

It’s not quite the Ant-Man suit, but the system produces 3-D structures one thousandth the

New discovery dramatically lowers the cost of producing the one-dimensional (1D) nanostructures

A simple technique for producing oxide nanowires directly from bulk materials could dramatically lower the

Clay-based nanostructures could impact oil production, food spoilage, cosmetic and drug manufacturing

By controlling a mix of clay, water and salt, Norwegian and Brazilian researchers have created

No more washing: Nano-enhanced textiles clean themselves with light

New technique to grow nanostructures that degrade organic matter when exposed to light A spot

Nature inspired nano-structures mean no more cleaning windows plus 40% energy saving

A revolutionary new type of smart window could cut window-cleaning costs in tall buildings while

Shaking the nanomaterials out

New method to purify contaminated water Purifying water and greening nanotechnology could be as simple

Scientists program the lifetime of self-assembled nanostructures

Such materials could seal blood vessels during surgery and re-open them subsequently. Materials that self-assemble

Researchers Develop World’s Thinnest Electric Generator

Ultimately, Zhong Lin Wang notes, the research could lead to complete atomic-thick nanosystems that are

New synthesis method may shape future of nanostructures, clean energy

Findings advance efficient solar spliting of water into hydrogen fuel A team of University of

Sandia National Laboratories researcher Hongyou Fan, center, points out a nanoscience result to Sandia paper co-authors Paul Clem, left, and Binsong Li. (Photo by Randy Montoya)
Diamond plates create nanostructures through pressure, not chemistry

You wouldn’t think that mechanical force — the simple kind used to eject unruly patrons

[Right: Artist's concept of nanometer-size metallic wires and metallic particles embedded in semiconductors, as grown by Dr. Hong Lu. Credit: Peter Allen, UCSB]
Unique semiconductor with huge implications invented

A promising array of applications, from energy efficiency to telecommunications to enhanced imaging In a

Optical-grade silk fibroin aqueous solution, obtained from the cocoons of the Bombyx mori caterpillar, was placed on a substrate and spin-coated to form a silk film. Both positive and negative resists were formed and developed using water.
Fabricating Nanostructures with Silk Could Make Clean Rooms Green Rooms

An environmentally friendly candidate material to replace plastics in many high-technology applications Tufts University engineers

Scientists at Kiel University revolutionize the nanostructure production process

UV-sensors from the oven Placed in fire detectors and water treatment units UV-sensors can save

World’s first commercial nanostructured bulk metal

In a paper published in the Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, Bhadeshia introduces the

Invention jet prints nanostructures with self-assembling material

Enables new classes of electronics, diagnostic devices and chemical sensors A multi-institutional team of engineers