Nanotechnology News - August 2008 Archives

Scientists create DNA tubes with programmable sizes for nanoscale manufacturing (8/31/2008)

Researchers have developed a simple process for mass producing molecular tubes of identical--and precisely programmable--circumferences. The technological feat may allow the use of the molecular tubes in a number of nanotechnology applications. ...> Full Article

Nano-sized 'trojan horse' to aid nutrition (8/26/2008)

Researchers from Monash University have designed a nano-sized "trojan horse" particle to ensure healing antioxidants can be better absorbed by the human body. ...> Full Article

Beyond jewelry: Engineering new uses for gold (8/24/2008)

Researchers see precious metal's value in war on cancer, other applications ...> Full Article

Air-purifying church windows early nanotechnology (8/23/2008)

Glaziers in medieval forges were the first nanotechnologists who produced colors with gold nanoparticles of different sizes. ...> Full Article

New 'nano-positioners' may have atomic-scale precision (8/21/2008)

Engineers have created a tiny motorized positioning device that has twice the dexterity of similar devices being developed for applications that include biological sensors and more compact, powerful computer hard drives. ...> Full Article

Controlling the size of nanoclusters (8/20/2008)

Researcher to discuss model nanocatalysts of molybdenum sulfide, the first step in developing the next generation of materials to be used in hydrodesulfurization, a process that removes sulfur, a pollutant, from natural gas and petroleum products ...> Full Article

New Speed Record for Magnetic Memories (8/19/2008)

Ballistic spin torque switching enables ultra fast non-volatile memories ...> Full Article

True properties of carbon nanotubes measured (8/17/2008)

Researchers made the first experimental measurements of the mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes that directly correspond to the theoretical predictions ...> Full Article

Slipping through cell walls, nanotubes deliver high-potency punch to cancer tumors in mice (8/16/2008)

Researchers using single-walled carbon nanotubes as delivery vehicles for getting medications into tumors ...> Full Article

Chemists take gold, mass-produce Beijing Olympic logo (8/15/2008)

Nanoscientist has mass-produced the 2008 Summer Olympics logo -- 15,000 times. All the logos take up only one square centimeter of space. ...> Full Article

Scientists overcome nanotech hurdle (8/14/2008)

Scientists have developed a technique to examine tiny protein molecules called peptides on the surface of a gold nanoparticle ...> Full Article

Nano vaccine for hepatitis B shows promise for third world (8/13/2008)

Nanoemulsion could save more lives by removing current vaccines' drawbacks ...> Full Article

Shape, not just size, impacts effectiveness of emerging nanomedicine therapies (8/10/2008)

In the budding field of nanotechnology, scientists already know that size does matter. ...> Full Article

Scientists in Berlin are using a new method to resolve the structure of uncharged gold nano particles (8/9/2008)

Chemists have now developed a method to determine the structure of neutral gold clusters. ...> Full Article

Nanotech Fuel Cell Research May Clear Hydrogen Hurdles (8/7/2008)

Nanopores' honeycomb like structure enables more efficient chemical reactions in next generation fuel cells ...> Full Article

Scientists discover networks of metal nanoparticles are culprits in alloy corrosion (8/6/2008)

New alloy composition could cut costs for petrochemical industry ...> Full Article

Guilt on their hands: tiny 'tags' could help to solve and deter gun crime (8/5/2008)

Criminals who use firearms may find it much harder to evade justice in future, thanks to an ingenious new bullet tagging technology developed in the UK. ...> Full Article

Nanojewels made easy (8/2/2008)

Coaxing colors from nanoscale particles broadens horizons for optical technologies ...> Full Article

'Small' research leads to advances in energy, electronics (8/1/2008)

Researchers have developed a nanomaterial that makes plastic stiffer, lighter and stronger and could result in more fuel-efficient airplanes and cars as well as more durable medical and sports equipment. ...> Full Article