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AFM captures dynamics of photodissolution May 2, 2013

Continuous imaging during patterned optical illumination allows surface morphology, roughness and particle size distribution to be spatially and statistically monitored as a function of time.

Technology update

Hofstadter's butterfly spotted in graphene

Moiré superlattices create stunning quantum effect and highlight progress in stacking individual atomic planes

Surface charge transfer n-dopes semiconducting thin films

Result bodes well for CMOS devices.

Making 2D semiconductors emit more light

Photoluminescence increased by 100-fold using just oxygen and water vapour.

Defective graphene chemFETs make good sensors

Substrate defects also help.

TMDC "wallpaper" produces electricity

Researchers make new photovoltaic structure from 2D semiconducting dichalcogenides.

Courses and events

University of Oxford Online: Fundamental Characterisation for Nanotechnology

29 Apr7 Jul 2013, Online with two days in Oxford, United Kingdom.

E-MRS 2013 Spring Meeting

2730 May 2013, Strasbourg, France.

2nd Dresden Conference "Energy in Future"

2829 May 2013, Dresden, Germany.

Failure and Yield Analysis (San Jose)

36 Jun 2013, San Jose, CA, United States.

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In depth

NASA targets nanotechnology for space exploration

Meyya Meyyappan, director of the Center for Nanotechnology at NASA Ames Research Center, reveals some of the success stories so far and discusses opportunities for technology transfer.

Starting from scratch

NaugaNeedles CEO Mehdi Yazdanpanah describes how he turned his PhD research into a successful small business producing customized SPM probes, despite starting off with just $500 in his bank account.

White papers

An introduction to particle size characterisation by DCS

A white paper from Analytik Ltd.

Targeted patch clamping with ion conductance microscopy

A white paper from Park Systems.

ICM Image of Suspended Collagen Fibrils

A white paper from Park Systems.

Cell Volume Measurement of Ion Conductance Microscopy

A white paper from Park Systems.

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