Swiss researchers show that nanosilver is quickly transformed into less problematic substances on its way to the wastewater treatment plant.
Results for "nanomaterials"
Palladium-gold catalysts find application in environmental cleanup
US government-funded research pays off with new process for environmental remediation.
Breakthrough in X-ray imaging of nanotechnology
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Organic solar cells build on biodegradable, recyclable substrates
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Graphene gives metal nanocrystals the wrap
A new route to fabricate graphene-wrapped nanoparticles of controlled morphology has been reported.
Book Review: Biomimetic Approaches for Biomaterials Development
Houman Savoji and Michael R. Wertheimer of the École Polytechnique de Montréal review new publication in biomimetics.
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Professor Geoff Ozin on his “super leaf” challenge – producing fuel by matching nature.
Nanoshells could lead to better quantum dot photovoltaics
A new technique developed by U of T Engineering Professor Ted Sargent and his research group could lead to significantly more efficient solar cells.
Producing extra-fine carbon nanotubes easily and quickly
Carbon nanowires have been obtained by tempering diamantane dicarboxylic acid inside carbon nanotubes.
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.
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