How can an active principle be delivered in a controlled way? Until now, there was no obvious answer to this question. Now however, researchers at the CNRS Paul Pascal Research Center in Bordeaux have designed smart capsules that are able to release their contents on demand, simply by raising the temperature.
Electron microscopic examination of Alzheimer’s amyloid fibrils
Flash frozen under the electron microscope: examining the mechanical properties of Alzheimer's amyloid fibrils.
Plasma Experiment celebrates Max-Planck-Institute anniversary on board ISS
On 27th January 2010 the 25th series of experiments studying complex plasmas will start on board the international space station ISS. Physicists from the Max-Planck-Institute for extraterrestrial Physics in Garching, Germany, will use them to study fundamental structure forming processes to better understand what happens in liquids and solids.
Fluidigm and Bayer CropScience Enter Global Agreement for Marker-Assisted Breeding and Quality Control
Bayer CropScience will be using Fluidigm technology to conduct marker-assisted breeding, genetic analysis in its molecular breeding program and quality control on its vegetable seeds.
Elliot Scientific to Distribute AKELA Laser Products in UK and Ireland
Elliot Scientific is pleased to announce that it has signed a distribution agreement with AKELA Laser Corporation of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.
Nanotechnology drives electronic paper displays
With all the buzz that is being created by portable e-book readers, it's worth taking a look at one of the advanced display technologies - also often referred to as electronic paper - that make these devices happen. Unlike a conventional flat panel display, which uses a power-consuming backlight to illuminate its pixels, electronic paper reflects light like ordinary paper and is capable of holding text and images indefinitely without drawing electricity, while allowing the image to be changed later. Because they can be produced on thin, flexible substrates an due to their paper-like appearance, electrophoretic displays are considered prime examples of the electronic paper category. Electrophoretic displays already are in commercial use, for instance in the Kindle or in the Sony Reader, but so far the displays are mostly black and white. There are still cost and quality issues with color displays. New work by researchers in South Korea shows that organic ink nanoparticles could provide an improved electronic ink fabrication technology resulting in e-paper with high brightness, good contrast ratio, and lower manufacturing cost.
Arkema Presents its New Carbon Nanotube Masterbatches at Nano Tech 2010
Arkema, a world leader in multiwall carbon nanotubes and nanostructured polymers, is taking part in the Tokyo Nano tech 2010 tradeshow from February 17 to 19.
First TIRF Live Cell Study of Internal Cell Structures Uses Andor Camera
Research shows signalling between cells more complex than originally believed.
Micromeritics introduces materials characterization webinar series
In 2010 Micromeritics will begin presenting a series of webinars that will highlight applications, theory, and instrumentation for a variety of materials characterization techniques.
Veeco Introduces the NT9080 Surface Metrology System
Veeco Instruments Inc., a leader in scientific and industrial metrology, today introduced the NT9080 Surface Metrology System, which combines non-contact white light interferometry, operator ease of use, and affordability for both expert- and entry-level precision surface measurements.
Wyss Institute launches ‘molecular origami’ interactive feature
Molecular Origami is a process that allows researchers to build nano-sized structures out of DNA (or RNA). To help illustrate the basics of DNA origami, Harvard’s Wyss Institute has created a Flash-based interactive feature that allows users to build virtual nanostructures by sequencing a simple, abstract representation of a DNA molecule and then allowing it to self assemble.
Advanced Substrates for Nanomaterial Imaging and Analysis – Now More Accessible
New 100 micron frames, asymmetrical 9-window formats, and 10-30% lower prices available from TEMwindows.com
Cascade Microtech, Inc. and SUSS MicroTec AG Agree to Pursue Technology Alliance
Cascade Microtech, a worldwide leader in the precise electrical and mechanical measurement and test of integrated circuits (ICs) and other small structures, and SUSS MicroTec AG, a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor industry and related markets, announced today that they have agreed to pursue a strategic alliance to address the growing device complexities of emerging semiconductor technologies such as 3D TSV manufacturing and test.
Cascade Microtech Acquires Test Systems Division of SUSS MicroTec AG
The test systems business specializes in wafer-level test solutions for devices under test (DUT), and strengthens Cascade Microtech's position as a worldwide leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced wafer probing solutions for the electrical measurement and test of semiconductor integrated circuits and chips.
Nanoultra Revolutionizes Architectural Glass Cleaning
Nanophase Technologies Corporation, a technology leader in the development of advanced nanoengineered products, today launched NanoUltra Super Hydrophilic Window Technology, their new line of architectural glass cleaning products, at the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA) Convention in Reno, Nevada.
SEMATECH unveils 2010 Knowledge Series on tough industry challenges
Semiconductor technologists from a wide range of fields can join the search for solutions to the industry's most challenging issues at the 2010 SEMATECH Knowledge Series (SKS) of meetings, workshops and symposia.
UAlbany NanoCollege and JSC Innovative Technopark in Republic of Tatarstan to Collaborate
The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) and the JSC Innovative Technopark (IDEA) in the Republic of Tatarstan today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework for collaboration in nanotechnology education, research and commercialization.
Decorated with electric current, nanoribbons align with expectations
A bizarre substance predicted to shrink electronics and give quantum physicists a new tabletop toy behaves pretty much as its designers expected.
Graphene specialist Jeanie Lau receives national honor at White House
Lau is a recipient of the 2009 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Energy-harvesting rubber sheets could power pacemakers, mobile phones
The material, composed of ceramic nanoribbons embedded onto silicone rubber sheets, generates electricity when flexed and is highly efficient at converting mechanical energy to electrical energy.