Posts Tagged ‘nanoribbons’
Fatal attraction: Cells ingest nanotubes
BROWN U. (US) — Carbon nanotubes and other long nanomaterials can spell trouble for cells. The reason: Cells mistake them for spheres and try to engulf them. Continue…
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 14:02 - 2 Comments
Top Stories - Aug 15, 2011 11:00 - 6 Comments
It’s electric: Wireless ‘tattoo’ sticks to skin
NORTHWESTERN / U. ILLINOIS (US) — A new wireless electronic tattoo is so flexible and thin it can easily be applied to the skin—and just as easily removed. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 9, 2011 15:22 - 0 Comments
Nanotubes used as chemical reactors
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — A new method of making molecules could pave the way for a new generation of faster, smaller, and more powerful computers and data storage devices. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 17, 2010 14:04 - 0 Comments
Light gets twisted with nanoparticles
U. MICHIGAN (US)—Engineers have demonstrated that light itself can twist ribbons of nanoparticles. The details are reported in the current edition of Science. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 29, 2010 12:36 - 8 Comments
Take a hike with energy-harvesting rubber films
PRINCETON (US)—Power-generating rubber films could make it possible to harness natural body movements—such as breathing and walking—to power pacemakers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 19, 2009 18:12 - 0 Comments
Unzipping to build the future
RICE (US)—Scientists have found a simple way to create basic elements for aircraft, flat-screen TVs, electronics, and other products that incorporate sheets of tough, electrically conductive material. And the process begins with a zipper. (more…)
