Tag: Nanoengineering

A novel method for the creation of an all-nanotube stretchable supercapacitor fabrication

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Currently, research in the domain of flexible and stretchable supercapacitors is focused on adjusting electrodes, as they have the most significant effect on performance. However, the separator materials for such applications remain largely unexplored. Recently, a group of scientists from Skoltech and Aalto University (Finland) proposed a novel method for the creation of an all-nanotube Read more about A novel method for the creation of an all-nanotube stretchable supercapacitor fabrication[…]

Self-cleaning wearable/washable electronics that are resistant to stains

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New graphene printing technology can produce electronic circuits that are low-cost, flexible, highly conductive and water repellent. The nanotechnology “would lend enormous value to self-cleaning wearable/washable electronics that are resistant to stains, or ice and biofilm formation,” according to a recent paper describing the discovery. “We’re taking low-cost, inkjet-printed graphene and tuning it with a laser Read more about Self-cleaning wearable/washable electronics that are resistant to stains[…]

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ON THE ROAD TO A NANOFACTORY

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Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a novel electric propulsion technology for nanorobots. It allows molecular machines to move a hundred thousand times faster than with the biochemical processes used to date. This makes nanobots fast enough to do assembly line work in molecular factories. The new research results will appear Read more about ON THE ROAD TO A NANOFACTORY[…]

Superconducting magnets leading to new nano-devices and applications

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Oxford Instruments is delighted to congratulate our partners at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) on the successful demonstration of a 32 Tesla all-superconducting user magnet on 8th of December 2017. Achieving this major milestone is a step change in high field, compact magnets and important for research into new science and materials discovery. Read more about Superconducting magnets leading to new nano-devices and applications[…]

Decontaminating nanotubes can simplify nanoscale devices

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Carbon nanotubes bound for electronics need to be as clean as possible to maximize their utility in next-generation nanoscale devices, and scientists at Rice and Swansea universities have found a way to remove contaminants from the nanotubes. Rice chemist Andrew Barron, also a professor at Swansea in the United Kingdom, and his team have figured Read more about Decontaminating nanotubes can simplify nanoscale devices[…]

An exciting optical material for infrared nanophotonics

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A team of physicists, headed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), have demonstrated the means to improve the optical loss characteristics and transmission efficiency of hexagonal boron nitride devices, enabling very small lasers and nanoscale optics. “The applications for this research are considerably broad,” said Dr. Alexander J. Giles, research physicist, NRL Electronics Science Read more about An exciting optical material for infrared nanophotonics[…]

A new nanocomposite material that boosts battery life

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Scientists have a developed a new nanocomposite material that boosts battery life and improves the performance of everyday gadgets such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. Working with researchers from Henan Polytechnic University in China, scientists from The University of Manchester’s School of Materials have developed the nanocomposite which combines the chemical structure of Lithium ion batteries with Read more about A new nanocomposite material that boosts battery life[…]

Sustainable Nano-Fabrication

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Specific Challenge: Nanotechnology research has led to a remarkable development of nanoscale materials in bulk form with unique properties. Several of these materials are in the market or are expected to enter the market in the near future. The challenge is to establish industrial scale manufacturing of functional systems based on manufactured nanoparticles with designed Read more about Sustainable Nano-Fabrication[…]

Unconventional Nanoelectronics

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Specific Challenge: The challenge is to maintain Europe’s position at the forefront of advanced nanoelectronic technologies developments. This is essential to ensure strategic electronic design and manufacturing capability in Europe avoiding critical dependencies from other regions. Advanced nanoelectronics technologies enable innovative solutions to industrial and societal challenges. Scope: Projects will aim at demonstrating the viability Read more about Unconventional Nanoelectronics[…]

Open Innovation Test Beds for Lightweight, nano-enabled multifunctional composite materials and components

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Specific Challenge: The field of new smart lightweight nano-enabled materials has made remarkable progress in recent years. Many different types of materials, with radically enhanced properties and functionalities, are today available for a wide range of industrial applications; e.g. lightweight solutions for transportation and construction, enhanced properties for packaging materials and processes, incorporating smart interacting Read more about Open Innovation Test Beds for Lightweight, nano-enabled multifunctional composite materials and components[…]

Fast flowing heat in graphene heterostructures

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Nanoscale heat flow plays a crucial role in many modern electronic and optoelectronic applications, such as thermal management, photodetection, thermoelectrics and data communication. Two-dimensional layered materials are beginning to confirm their groundbreaking role in many of these applications. Perhaps even more promising are so-called van der Waals heterostructures, consisting of different layered two-dimensional materials stacked Read more about Fast flowing heat in graphene heterostructures[…]

Decoding nanoscale structures

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Chemistry is a complex dance of atoms. Subtle shifts in position and shuffles of electrons break and remake chemical bonds as participants change partners. Catalysts are like molecular matchmakers that make it easier for sometimes-reluctant partners to interact. Now scientists have a way to capture the details of chemistry choreography as it happens. The method—which relies Read more about Decoding nanoscale structures[…]