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Researchers at the University of Delaware developed flexible carbon nanotube composite coatings on various fibers, enabling the measurement of a wide range of pressure. The technology has potential applications in smart garments, sports medicine, post-surgical recovery, and assessing movement disorders in pediatric populations.
A team of researchers at Penn State has developed a cold sintering process to create nanocomposites of ceramics and 2D materials, known as MXenes. This innovation enables the production of high-performance materials with potential applications in solid-state batteries, thermoelectrics, and more.
Researchers from PolyU develop nanocomposite sensors that can be sprayed on flat or curved surfaces, enabling real-time information on structural health. The sensors have a low fabrication cost, light weight, and higher frequency response than conventional sensors.
Scientists found that small nanoparticles, even those as small as 1.8 nm, can dramatically improve the properties of polymer materials. This is because smaller particles interact with fewer polymer segments, allowing for new properties such as improved temperature resistance and faster viscosity changes.
Researchers at Polytechnique Montréal developed a novel material that combines 3D printing and nanotechnology to detect toxic liquids in real time. The material, made from thermoplastic and carbon nanotubes, can identify the nature of a liquid upon contact, making it an advantage for heavy industries.
A new semiconductor nanocomposite material can convert photons into mechanical motion, enabling microscopic robotic grippers and more efficient solar cells. The material's unique exciton resonance contributes to its extraordinary strength and optical absorption.
Kyungsuk Yum, a UTA professor, is developing nanocomposite hydrogel bioinks to overcome the barrier in 3D bioprinting. The bioinks incorporate carbon nanotubes and can change their mechanical properties during printing and after.
Researchers demonstrate that van der Waals interactions should be treated as wave-like phenomena, rather than particle-based attractions. This paradigm shift has significant implications for material science and nano-assembly.
Scientists at NIST developed a new recipe development tool using advanced math to predict the capabilities of polymer-nanoparticle mixtures. By modeling particle shapes more realistically, they created virtual nanoparticles that can analyze real-world particles and make general statements about their behavior in mixes.
A novel computational framework allows researchers to predict the properties of cellulose nanocomposites by modifying surface chemistry. The approach enables designing materials with targeted properties, such as improved hydrogen bonding with polymers.
Researchers at Louisiana Tech University have created a biocomposite nanomaterial that can be synthesized under physiological conditions, making it suitable for targeted drug delivery to combat diseases like cancer. The new material is also stable and resistant to agglomeration, allowing for controlled synthesis and modification.
Researchers create a new material that can store charge and support weight, with potential applications in wearable technology, water filtration, and radiofrequency shielding. The material's flexibility and strength make it suitable for various uses, including improving electrical energy storage.
Nanocomposite oxide ceramics show promise as ferroelectrics, fast ion conductors, and nuclear fuels with improved transport and radiation resistance. Misfit dislocations at material interfaces dictate functional properties.
Researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have devised a technique to form highly ordered thin films over macroscopic distances in one minute. The technique uses supramolecules based on block copolymers to create nanocomposites that self-assemble into hierarchically-structured thin films.
The researchers developed a promising hybrid nanoobject for efficient two-photon fluorescence probes using gold nanoshells. The nanoshell acts as an optical antenna, enhancing the fluorescence intensity and stability of fluorescent emitters.
Researchers develop a technique using fluorescent tetrapod quantum dots to measure polymer fiber tensile strength without altering its mechanical properties. The tQDs act as non-perturbing probes that provide detailed stress monitoring, enabling the creation of stronger and more durable materials.
Researchers aim to develop commercially viable and scalable method for producing nanocomposites, potentially leading to faster production of electronic devices such as transistors and solar cells. The new approach combines molecular beam epitaxy and inert gas condensation to increase material production speed.
Researchers developed a simple, low-cost, and large-scale self-powered energy system using piezoelectric ceramic nanoparticles. The new technology overcomes previous limitations and expands the feasibility of nanogenerators in consumer electronics and wearable clothes.
A new study by Anna A. Stec and colleagues found that some flame retardants increase the release of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide during combustion, leading to more deaths from fire injuries than burns themselves.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a brain probe that softens after insertion, inducing less scarring and enabling the brain to heal faster. The nanocomposite probe, inspired by the skin of the sea cucumber, changes its mechanical properties in response to water, reducing damage to surrounding brain tissue.
Researchers at NIST and UMD demonstrate that well-dispersed clay nanofillers in polymers significantly improve fire resistance. The study reveals that dispersed clay plates form a network structure, slowing degradation and reducing flammability.
Researchers at Ames Laboratory discovered citrate plays a crucial role in the nanostructure of bones, providing stiffness and preventing crack propagation. Higher citrate concentrations result in thinner apatite nanocrystals, which are more resistant to brittleness.
Researcher Gary Seidel aims to develop tiny sensor patches with carbon nanotubes for structural health monitoring of huge wind turbine blades. The patches can detect deformation and send signals to the control center to prevent damage.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a method to design nanocomposites with desired properties, using a mix-and-match approach to combine materials on the nanoscale. This process enables new possibilities for electronic and energy technologies, including improved battery electrodes, photovoltaics, and electronic data storage.
Researchers have developed a generic means for depositing many nanocomposites on multiple surfaces with nanoscale precision using atomic force microscopy probes. The technique simplifies nanocomposite deposition and enables the direct writing of highly complex structures, including rows of nanoparticles less than 10 nm wide.
Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Florida have launched novel nanomaterials into space to test their wear resistance and conductivity. The materials, developed using advanced manufacturing techniques, are designed to perform better in extreme conditions, such as high temperatures and radiation.
Researchers develop nanocomposite materials that can endure high temperatures, radiation, and extreme mechanical loading. The ultimate goal is to use these materials in energy applications including nuclear power, fuel cells, solar energy, and carbon sequestration.
Researchers at Northwestern University and Princeton University created a new kind of polymer that incorporates functionalized, exfoliated graphene sheets, exhibiting extraordinary thermal and mechanical properties. The polymer's electroconductivity is also being studied to create optically transparent conducting polymers.
The team created artificial materials that can change from hard plastic to soft rubber when exposed to water, addressing a problem with existing brain signal recording devices. This adaptability could alleviate damage to surrounding brain tissue and improve treatment for conditions like Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries.
Scientists have developed a method to produce rigid DNA nanorings with a tailored gap, allowing for the incorporation of functional molecules. The rings can be equipped with desired properties, such as anchors that precisely bind them to other components.
Researchers have developed a new nanocomposite material that outperforms individual components, offering enhanced solar cell efficiency and potential applications in energy technologies.
Researchers have developed a nanocomposite particle that can target and destroy melanoma cancer cells using laser irradiation. The technology utilizes selectively absorbing metallic clusters to enhance light absorption within labeled cells, causing damage without affecting surrounding tissue.
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new technique to create films of barium titanate nanoparticles in a polymer matrix, allowing for improved capacitors that store twice as much energy as existing devices. The technique uses tailored organic phosphonic acids to encapsulate and modify the surface of the nanoparticles.
Scientists at Boston College have successfully stretched single-walled carbon nanotubes to remarkable lengths using high temperatures and electrical currents. The research indicates that these superplastic nanotubes may be useful in developing new generations of computer chips and strengthening ceramics and other nanocomposites.
Researchers at NIST and UPenn found that jammed networks formed by carbon nanotubes or nanofibers can create a continuous, heat-shield layer on top of polymer matrices, suppressing vigorous bubbling and improving flammability resistance. Optimal gel concentrations for single- and multi-walled carbon nanotubes were 0.5% and 1%, respecti...
A research team has found a strong relationship between polymer reactivity and nanoparticle size, shape, and morphology. They discovered that strongly interacting polymers produce smaller, pyramid-shaped particles, while weakly interacting polymers yield larger, spherical particles.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a novel method using ultrasound from a household humidifier to create complex nanocomposite materials. The technique produces porous nanospheres and encapsulated nanoparticles with potential applications in catalytic reactions, drug delivery, and molecular sieves.
Researchers have developed a new hybrid material with superior insulating properties, which could help address the performance limitations of smaller chip components. The material, called three-ring periodic mesoporous organosilica (PMO), is a porous solid that combines organic and inorganic parts to create a stable molecular assembly.
Researchers at Ohio State University developed a dense plastic foam material reinforced with tiny clay particles, increasing its density and strength. The new technology aims to replace solid plastics in structural applications, making products lighter while maintaining their appearance.
Researchers have developed a one-step process to create thermoplastic nanocomposites from cellulose fibers. The resulting material retains the virtues of cellulose fibers while combining them with thermoplastics' strengths, including resistance to water and heat.