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Improved thin films inspired by moth eyes

June 3, 2013 By MaterialsViews staff Leave a Comment

The nanostructures limit the amount of light reflected at the thin film interface. (Click to enlarge.)

Researchers at North Carolina State University develop nanostructures that suppress the “thin-film interference” phenomenon commonly observed in nature.

Filed Under: Nano, Research, Surfaces Tagged With: nanostructuring, nanotechnology, North Carolina State University, thin films

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Chad Mirkin is RSC World Entrepreneur of the Year

May 29, 2013 By MaterialsViews staff Leave a Comment

Northwestern University scientist Chad A. Mirkin has been named 2013 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Filed Under: Community news, Nano, Research Tagged With: awards, nanotechnology, Northwestern University, RSC, Small

Nanotech company begins testing anti-fogging technology

May 29, 2013 By MaterialsViews staff 1 Comment

After one hour and 19 minutes, there is no fog on the area of the visor where VitreOx has been applied.

Early-stage nanotech company SiO2 Nanotech has begun beta testing commercial applications of its anti-fogging technology for corporate partners.

Filed Under: Chemical production, Industry Tagged With: Arizona State University, nanotechnology, SiO2 Nanotech

Nanostructured electron source developed at NIST

March 12, 2013 By MaterialsViews staff Leave a Comment

NIST's silicon carbide field emitter produces a flow of electrons comparable to hot sources, but without the need for heat. By dissolving much of the material away to make a porous structure with a large surface area, NIST scientists ensured that as an electron emission point on an individual spike wears out, another is available to take its place, making the array more durable as a whole. Credit: Sharifi/NIST.

Researchers build a high-efficiency nanostructured electron source that could improve microwave communications and radar.

Filed Under: Nano, Photonics, Research Tagged With: electron sources, imaging, nanostructuring, nanotechnology, NIST

Research examines the benefits and risks of future nanotechnology

February 5, 2013 By MaterialsViews staff Leave a Comment

Notre Dame researchers address potential risk of misuse of new technologies, and how it rises with the future benefits.

Filed Under: Nano, Research Tagged With: Nanomedicine, nanoparticles, nanotechnology, Notre Dame, science and society

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Micro- and Nanoengineering of Biomaterials for Healthcare Applications

January 18, 2013 By Lorna Stimson Leave a Comment

Advanced Healthcare Materials special issue front cover

The future of nano and micromaterials for healthcare, described by Ali Khademhosseini and Nicholas Peppas as part of an Advanced Healthcare Materials special issue.