The formation of different ring-banded spherulites as a function of film thickness has been described by Taiwanese and Indonesian researchers.
Micro-/Nanotechnology
Nanoparticles deliver drugs directly to cancerous tumors
A new study published shows how nanoparticles can be combined to secure the effective delivery of cancer drugs to tumour cells.
ImagineNano announces invited country for 2013
France selected as invited country for 2013 event in Bilbao, Spain.
Nanomaterial light emission studies could improve optical imaging
Understanding the source and orientation of light in light-emitting thin films could lead to better devices that use layered nanomaterials.
Using nanowires and quantum dots to develop quantum computing
Recent research offers a new spin on using nanoscale semiconductor structures to build faster computers and electronics.
Semiconductor-free photovoltaics use nanotechnology to make energy
A new method of harvesting solar energy is emerging, which makes use of gold nanorods instead of traditional semiconductor technology.
Ultrafast physics and ultrasmall nanotechnology
Ultrafast physics and nanoscale research are two emerging scientific fields that mate very well.
Startups in materials science: interview with Orlando Auciello
The first part of our talk with Orlando Auciellot on ultrananocrystalline diamond, his startup company ADT, and treating retina detachment using UNCD.
Injectable hydrogel can repair heart attack damage
University of California, San Diego bioengineers have demonstrated in a study in pigs that a new injectable hydrogel can repair damage from heart attacks.
Nanobiotech or bionanotech: what's the difference?
Biotechnology Journal publishes a new special issue on bio- and nanotechnology.
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