A comprehensive review paper provides a thorough understanding of the scientific and technological knowledge behind nanocomposite fabrication using selective laser melting. The study highlights the potential of this additive manufacturing technology for creating customized parts with unique structures and properties.
SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalProgress in Materials Science·DateAug 26, 2019
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Researchers developed biomimetic hierarchical helical nanocomposite macrofibers with improved strength, elongation, and toughness. They used bacterial cellulose nanofibers and sodium alginate to create a new class of strong and tough nanocomposite fiber materials.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJul 31, 2019
Researchers at DOE's Ames Laboratory developed a new microscopy approach to image gel nanocomposites in their natural state, providing insights into their assembly and properties. The technique allows for the observation of nanoparticles within gels, which shows promise in creating materials with unique optical properties.
SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalMicron·DateApr 11, 2019
Researchers create scalable method to grow cellulose nanofibrils and co-deposit nanoscale building blocks, resulting in bulk nanocomposites with high mechanical strength and electrical conductivity. This breakthrough enables potential industrial applications for functional bulk nanocomposites.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateFeb 1, 2019
Researchers developed a general and scalable biosynthesis strategy to produce uniform bulk nanocomposites composed of bacterial cellulose and nanoscale building blocks. The method successfully produces nanocomposites with high mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, and tunable carbon nanotube content.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalNational Science Review·DateJan 28, 2019
Researchers at KAIST have developed a high-performance flexible transparent force touch sensor that overcomes traditional limitations in sensing performance. The sensor features high sensitivity, transparency, bending insensitivity, and manufacturability, making it suitable for industrial-grade applications.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateOct 15, 2018
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The University of Texas at San Antonio has developed the world's smallest medical robot, made up of nanocomposite particles that can be remotely controlled by an electromagnetic field. These robots have the potential to target cancerous cells for treatment and potentially treat Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers have developed a new method to conserve salvaged wooden ships and artifacts using 'smart' nanocomposites, eliminating harmful acids without damaging the structures. This technology could help preserve other shipwrecks like the 16th-century British warship Mary Rose and its artifacts.
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.
SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalACS Sensors·DateAug 16, 2018
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.
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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.
SourceThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University·JournalSmart Materials and Structures·DateJul 5, 2017
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.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalACS Nano·DateMar 8, 2017
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.
SourceWorcester Polytechnic Institute·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 17, 2016
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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.
SourceUniversity of Luxembourg·JournalScience·DateMar 11, 2016
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.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·DateDec 22, 2015
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.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNano Letters·DateOct 2, 2015
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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.
SourceLouisiana Tech University·JournalJournal of Visualized Experiments·DateAug 24, 2015
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.
SourceDrexel University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 11, 2014
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.
SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 23, 2014
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.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 9, 2014
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.
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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.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNano Letters·DateJul 29, 2013
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.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateMay 7, 2012
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.
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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.
SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalJournal of Neural Engineering·DateNov 3, 2011
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.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPolymer·DateJul 7, 2011
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.
SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalChemistry of Materials·DateJun 8, 2011
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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.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateMar 19, 2010
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.
SourceNaval Research Laboratory·JournalNano Letters·DateFeb 25, 2010
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.
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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.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 29, 2009
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.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMay 19, 2008
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.
SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalScience·DateMar 6, 2008
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.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry C·DateJan 8, 2008
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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.
SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateApr 25, 2007
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...
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature Materials·DateDec 1, 2005
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.
SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology Research News·JournalMacromolecules·DateSep 1, 2005
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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.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·DateMar 28, 2004
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.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalScience·DateOct 9, 2003
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.
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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.