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Nanotechnology research highlights: find out what the authors have to say
InN phonon lifetimes found to be longer in nanowires
Mar 5, 2012
Higher crystalline quality of nanowires compared with thin films thought to explain result
Nanocomposite study explores link between macro- and nanoscale behaviour
Mar 2, 2012
AFM nanoindentation results compared with macroscale tensile testing data to correlate surface properties of cellulose nanocrystal-based composites with bulk performance
UV-assisted direct-write fabrication delivers 3D nanocomposite strain sensors
Mar 1, 2012
Computer-controlled robot moves dispenser along x- y- and z-axes to create three-dimensional carbon nanotube-polymer-based design
Large surface hole in mesoporous silica capsules expands cargo options
Feb 29, 2012
Simple to prepare material could make it easier to study the cellular behaviour of very large proteins
Electronic sensitivity to internal electrolyte composition revealed in semiconducting SWCNT
Feb 23, 2012
Combining nanoelectronic and nanofluidic attributes of a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) could lead to new types of sensing devices
Scanning probe lithography: ultrasonic vibration assisted nanomachining with an AFM
Feb 22, 2012
Controlled ultrasonic tip-sample vibration increases patterning speed and allows tunable feature dimensions
Study quantifies sensitivity of superconducting nanowire detectors for low-energy particles
Feb 21, 2012
Restoration of proper surface conditions may open up a new avenue for SSPD-based optical spectroscopy on molecules and nanoparticles
Nanoporous membrane gives ion beam patterning powers
Feb 21, 2012
Periodic nanochannels used as wide-area mask for embedding magnetic nanoparticles in silica
Vicinal substrates spontaneously organize semiconductor nanowires
Feb 17, 2012
Careful choice of growth parameters gives self-assembled arrays of semiconductor nanowires
Semiconductor simulator maps charge effects in silicon nanowire biosensor
Feb 17, 2012
3D TCAD tool can be used to analyse device behaviour such as the detection limit or sensing resolution
Synergistic effect of nanocrystal integration and process optimization ramps up polymer solar-cell efficiency
Feb 15, 2012
Texas Tech team investigates the photophysical properties of SWNT/P3HT composite as a function of semiconducting-SWNT fractions
Nanofiltration and sensing hybrid detects picomolar chemical residues
Feb 14, 2012
Combining WGM sensors with microelectrofluidic nanofiltration could enable label-free optical detection of small biochemical molecules at picomolar concentration levels
Anomalous thickness-dependence of photocurrent explained for planar nano-heterojunction organic solar cells
Feb 10, 2012
Combined model shows that ideal thickness determined by more than just the exciton diffusion length
Nanohole lattices: a new route for graphene electronics
Feb 9, 2012
Nanomesh strategy could be more effective than nanoribbon approach for engineering a bandgap in graphene devices
Vision-based nanomanipulation automates device construction
Feb 7, 2012
System can control the number and diameter of nanowires incorporated into devices such as nano-FET sensors
Wearable electronics: ionic-liquid-based gel electrolyte boosts all-solid-state flexible supercapacitors
Feb 7, 2012
Formulation greatly improves energy and power density
Probing delicate samples: stiff AFM mechanics at soft forces
Feb 3, 2012
Higher-order resonances allow low-force nanomechanical characterization
Electrically driven gallium movement in carbon nanotubes
Feb 3, 2012
Results will guide the design of nanomass delivery systems and innovative nanoswitches
New-look nanocrescents magnify surface plasmon resonance peak and improve tunability
Feb 2, 2012
Use of a dielectric cylinder solves the conflict between SPR tuning and increasing radiation loss
Antibody-equipped ZnO nanorods highlight tumours
Feb 1, 2012
Purple light emission identifies presence of cancer cells and could be used to guide surgery