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Nanoscience is the ability to manipulate atoms and molecules. This fast-moving field is transforming our ability to custom-design objects and processes at sizes smaller than 1/1000th the width of a hair.

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nanoparticle distorts a surface as it adheres to it

Nanotubes Shape Nanostructures

Nanotube surfaces help nanoparticles assemble efficiently ...

Research Areas: Nanoscience

a silver nano-flower

Texturized Silver Improves Sensors

Unique silver particles possess special optical properties...

Research Areas: Nanoscience, Chemistry & Materials

model of a lithium iron phosphate nanoparticle

Rethinking Battery Design

Model provides insights into improving rechargeable batteries...

Research Areas: Earth & Environment, Chemistry & Materials, Nanoscience

long, stiff virus particles dispersed with a polymer in water form membranes

Nanorods Cue Up Membrane Formation

Virus particles and polymers that mimic billiard cues and balls form new class of molecules...

Research Areas: Nanoscience, Chemistry & Materials

x-ray diffraction patterns for lead telluride

Energy-efficient Semiconductors

Researchers use low-pressure approach to create nanoparticle material...

Research Areas: Nanoscience, Chemistry & Materials

diagram showing how nanowires are prepared

Detecting Prostate Cancer With an In-home Kit

Nanowire device could make in-home monitoring of prostate cancer a reality...

Research Areas: Nanoscience, Biology, Chemistry & Materials

researcher shines light on quantum dots

Ultra-small Light Beacons Detect Ultra-light Particles

Quantum dots may improve neutrino detector sensitivity...

Research Areas: Physics, Nanoscience

schematic showing how polymeric materials release drugs at low pH

Nanosized Sacs Target Tumors

Drug transport system releases cargo only at tumor sites...

Research Areas: Nanoscience, Chemistry & Materials, Engineering

microscope tip draws on a surface

Nanometer-sized Pen Creates New Options for Electronics

Novel chemical method etches nanometer-sized structures onto surfaces...

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Nanoscience

polymers form membranes with large nanopores

Tiny Solution Improves Water Filtration

New materials provide large nanopores for ultrafiltration technologies...

Research Areas: Nanoscience, Chemistry & Materials

nanopores may extend life of lithium batteries

Longer Life Lithium Batteries

Hybrid material allows batteries to provide higher powers for longer periods...

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Nanoscience

allosphere

The AlloSphere: Immersing Researchers in Multi-dimensional Information

Designed to marry science with art, the AlloSphere consists of a three-story metal sphere in an echo-free chamber built for immersive visualization...

Research Areas: People & Society, Biology, Engineering, Nanoscience, Computing

Four-panel illustration depicting varying degrees of nanoscale roughness

Learning More About Water Resistance

Finding could lead to better waterproof textiles, non-stick surfaces, paints, adhesives and other coatings...

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Nanoscience

molecular nanocar

Nanocars Roll On

Researchers create speedometer for nanoscale movement....

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Nanoscience

gold nanorod

Faster Approach to Assessing Nanomaterial Toxicity

New method evaluates nanomaterial toxicity. ...

Research Areas: Nanoscience

nanotubes become computer chips

Nanotubes A Plenty

New technique packs large numbers of nanotubes on a single surface....

Research Areas: Computing, Nanoscience, Education

palm tree

Cellulose Whiskers Enhance Energy Nanocomposite

U.S.-Moroccan collaboration leads to new nanomaterial....

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Nanoscience

black hole for atoms

Creating Novel States of Cold Atomic Matter

New nanoscale devices based on cold atoms are possible....

Research Areas: Nanoscience, Physics

Analysis of similar functions of nanoparticles and proteins

Researchers Find Striking Similarities between Nanoparticles and Proteins

Nanoparticles, small particles of inorganic materials, can behave like proteins--the building blocks for living systems...

Research Areas: Engineering, Chemistry & Materials, Nanoscience

Inner ear of a frog

Fine Tuning Nanomaterials

Ion beam microscope probes tomorrow's building blocks....

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Nanoscience

scientist explains power cell

Mini-Power Cell Runs on Sugar and Oxygen

Carbon nanotubes and polymers combine to power implanted sensors...

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Nanoscience, Engineering

two female students working with an atomic force microscope

Imagining the Invisible

Innovative workshop lets students explore the world of nanotechnology....

Research Areas: Education, Engineering, Nanoscience

simulated colorful DNA double helix, pink nanobottles on checkered surface

Building Nanobottles with DNA

Arizona State University researchers show they can use DNA to build nanostructures with high curvature...

Research Areas: Nanoscience, Chemistry & Materials, Biology

plastic crystals

Plastic Wrap Reduces Diamond Film Costs

Low-cost synthesis may make integration into electronic devices possible....

Research Areas: Nanoscience, Chemistry & Materials

pure spin currents

Measuring the Spin in Spintronic

Laser technique detects the spin currents produced by electrons....

Research Areas: Physics, Engineering, Nanoscience

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