Electrically spun cloth with nanometer-sized fibers can dissolve to release drugs, providing a platform for cheap, discrete and reversible protection.
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Using nanocrystals to predict metal fatigue
New work from researchers in Germany shows how light-emitting nanocrystals can reveal damage to material.
Research discovery could revolutionise semiconductor manufacture
A new method of manufacturing the smallest structures in electronics could make their manufacture many times quicker, allowing for cheaper semiconductors.
DOE Grant to Pixelligent Technologies to Develop Nano Additives
Money to develop Pixelligent’s high-quality nanocrystal additives for automotive lubricant oils.
Industrial carbon management research gets $3.75 million boost
Carbon Management Canada, a national research network specializing in the development of carbon management technology, announces eight new projects.
James’ bond: A graphene/nanotube hybrid
Rice University’s James Tour Group creates single-surface material for energy storage, electronics.
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology Acquires HGV Vosseler
Carl Zeiss strengthens its position as a solutions provider in the automotive industry and acquires HGV Vosseler GmbH & Co. KG
New Head of Sales in Jenoptik’s Lasers Business Unit
Michael Fichtner is the new Head of Sales in the Lasers business unit of the Jenoptik’s Lasers & Material Processing division.
BASF's Basotect insulates Russian passenger helicopter
Noise level in passenger compartment of Mi 8 lowered from 85 to 80 decibels through use of melamine foam.
Nano water filter: sieve holds nanoparticles in place
The Helmholtz-University Young Investigators Group has developed a membrane that can be used for filtering small organisms or viruses from water.