Articles tagged with Nanofabrication
A team of researchers used a new computer simulation to model the electrostatic self-organization of zwitterionic nanoparticles, which are useful for drug delivery. They found that including transient charge fluctuations greatly increased the accuracy, leading to the development of new self-assembling smart nanomaterials.
Scientists at EPFL have created strained crystalline nanomechanical resonators with ultralow dissipation, enabling the creation of high-purity quantum states. These nanostrings could be used as precision force-sensors, taking advantage of interactions such as radiation pressure and magnetic fields.
Roswell Biotechnologies has developed a molecular electronics sensor on a semiconductor chip, enabling real-time detection of single molecules for diverse applications including drug discovery, diagnostics, and DNA sequencing. The platform offers unlimited scalability in sensor pixel density and high resolution measurements.
Researchers from SUTD and A*STAR IMRE demonstrate the use of chalcogenide nanostructures to reversibly tune Mie resonances in the visible spectrum, paving the way for high resolution colour displays. The technology relies on phase change materials, including antimony trisulphide nanoparticles.
Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology discovered a way to create a stable resonator using two parallel gold flakes in a salty aqueous solution. The structure can be manipulated and used as a chamber for investigating materials and their behavior, with potential applications in physics, biosensors, and nanorobotics.
Researchers have developed a new electrochemical technique for printing metal objects at the nanoscale, achieving resolutions of up to 25 nanometres in diameter. This technology has vast potential applications in fields like microelectronics, sensor technology, and battery production.
Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences developed a metasurface using ultra-deep holes to focus light to a single spot, achieving a record-breaking aspect ratio of nearly 30:1. This breakthrough enables the creation of large achromatic metalenses with diverse color control capabilities.
Researchers developed a method to scale up nanocages to trap noble gases like krypton and xenon. The team used commercial materials and found the optimal temperature range for trapping gas atoms inside the cages.
Researchers at IBS developed a novel composite material consisting of metal nanowires within an ultrathin rubber film. The float assembly method creates a monolayer of nanowires in the rubber film, resulting in excellent physical properties such as high stretchability and metal-like conductivity.
Columbia Engineers use DNA nanotechnology to design nanoparticle-based 3D materials that can withstand extreme conditions. The new fabrication process results in robust and fully engineered nanoscale frameworks with a broad range of applications.
Researchers have developed a technique to control and visualize cell function expression at a high level, enabling minimally invasive surgery to living cells. This innovation aims to solve the mystery of life by manipulating cellular functions and visualizing biomolecules.
A new sensor developed by scientists uses black silicon to detect trace amounts of nitroaromatic compounds, a common component of explosives and toxic pollutants. The sensor's high sensitivity and dynamic measurement range make it a potentially game-changing tool for medical and forensic evaluations.
Researchers developed a direct nano-kirigami method to create complex 3D shapes using flat films at the nanoscale. The technique enables precise manipulation of light and can be used for sensing, computation, and biomedical devices. A multidisciplinary connection between nanomechanics and nanophotonics has been established.
Students from Drexel and KAIST will collaborate on nanofabrication and energy storage projects using latest materials and instrumentation. The FIRST Nano2 Co-op Center aims to foster global partnerships in 21st-century technological challenges.
Researchers at Tufts University have demonstrated an environmentally friendly process to generate nanostructures from silk using water as a developing agent. This approach provides a green alternative to conventional synthetic polymers and delivers fabrication quality comparable to conventional methods.
A new low-cost, high-resolution desktop nanofabrication tool enables the rapid production of high-quality materials and devices at the nanoscale. The tool produces working devices and structures in a matter of hours, making it a game-changer for fields like gene chip development and electronic circuit creation.
Researchers at Delft University of Technology discovered that bacteria can retain motility in surprisingly narrow channels, growing and dividing instead of swimming. This new phenotype may be more common than thought, with implications for membrane filters and medical applications.
Penn State will receive a $5 million NSF grant to establish a National Center for Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK), building on its national leadership in nanotechnology education and workforce development. The NACK Center aims to coordinate micro- and nanofabrication workforce development programs nationally.
Researchers at UCSB will develop nanoparticles that attach to specific tumor cells using 'biolinkers' from the Burnham Institute. The goal is to enhance cancer treatment efficacy through innovative inter-disciplinary work.