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US-China team tunes composition of group IV nanocrystals
Jul 1, 2009
Freestanding Si1–xGex nanocrystals synthesized using nonthermal plasmas
Hot-pressing ensures good contact between nanowires and electrodes
Jun 30, 2009
Sinking nanowires into electrode surface improves performance of DEP-aligned FETs
Pluronic nanocapsule carries molecules into living cells
Jun 26, 2009
Thermally responsive structure performs controlled intracellular delivery
Increase in palladium-carbon contacts destabilizes hydrogen
Jun 25, 2009 3 comments
Embedding nanoparticles in nanoporous carbon enhances hydrogen absorption at near-ambient temperatures
Self-assembled nanogaps support molecular electronics
Jun 24, 2009
Solution-based scheme provides simpler route to creating molecular devices
Functionalized carbon nanotubes strengthen polyethylene
Jun 23, 2009
Fluorine and long chain alkyl and perfluoroalkyl groups help exfoliate SWNT ropes in thermoplastics
Nanospheres coated with quantum-confined ZnO film
Jun 22, 2009
Fluidized bed cuts the cost of functionalizing particles for use in optoelectronics
Biosensing nanoflowers in bloom
Jun 12, 2009
Well ordered SERS template featuring leaf-like gold nanostructures detects biomolecules without labelling
Nanoclusters upgrade SERS substrates
Jun 12, 2009
Decorating ZnO nanorods with silver nanoclusters increases light scattering and plasmonic coupling
Inner workings of MgH2-SWCNT nanocomposites revealed
Jun 11, 2009
Cryostage TEM allows team to study electron beam sensitive materials and relate microstructure to hydrogen sorption kinetics
Melt infiltration aids hydrogen delivery
Jun 10, 2009
Nanoscale mixing key to low-temperature hydrogen release
I-V study details flexible organic memory device
Jun 3, 2009
Bistable effects of ZnO nanoparticles embedded in an insulating polymer layer investigated by researchers in Korea
Bridging the gap between atomic and macroscopic worlds
Jun 2, 2009
Computer model pushes classical electrostatics down to the atomic scale
Patterned nanocomposites: a simple route to success
May 29, 2009
Laser-induced formation of well defined patterns of CdS nanocrystals could be used to tune device properties
Fiber probe and nanoprobe techniques combined inside SEM
May 29, 2009
Integrated nano-characterization system configured for device development
Imaging technique puts biomolecular polarization on show
May 28, 2009
AFM approach may help to distinguish between molecules that have similar topographic appearances
ZnO nanorods measure fat cell membrane potential
May 28, 2009
Electrode acts as an extremely sensitive intracellular sensor
Focused ion beam forms nanopatterns on soft surfaces
May 27, 2009
Simultaneous electron beam flooding relieves charge accumulation
Boron nitride nanotube study considers amine bonding
May 27, 2009
Chemical functionalization modulates the electronic properties of BNNTs
Degradation study: granular metal nanostructures
May 21, 2009
Investigating the growth and ageing of granular metal nanostructures prepared by electron-beam-induced deposition