News tagged with nanocomposite material
Electron microscopy inspires flexoelectric theory behind 'material on the brink'
Electron microscopy, conducted as part of the Shared Research Equipment (ShaRE) User Program at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has led to a new theory to explain intriguing properties in a material ...
Apr 13, 2012 |
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Self-assembling nanorods: Researchers obtain 1-, 2- and 3-D nanorod arrays and networks
(PhysOrg.com) -- A relatively fast, easy and inexpensive technique for inducing nanorods - rod-shaped semiconductor nanocrystals - to self-assemble into one-, two- and even three-dimensional macroscopic structures ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Feb 01, 2012 |
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Researchers figure out a way to create zeolite nanosheets with better filtration properties
(PhysOrg.com) -- Michael Tsapatsis and colleagues at the University of Minnesota have devised a means for overcoming the problem of grouping that occurs during the exfoliation stage when producing zeolites which results in ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Oct 07, 2011 |
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New approach to scratch resistance: Improving coatings with polymer-based nanocomposite materials
A new way to analyze how coatings of tiny particles alter the properties of transparent plastic could help researchers create lightweight windows with nearly the strength of glass. The same method could also lead to high-strength, ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Aug 17, 2011 |
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Researchers create self-strengthening nanocomposite
Researchers at Rice University have created a synthetic material that gets stronger from repeated stress much like the body strengthens bones and muscles after repeated workouts.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Mar 23, 2011 |
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Cracking a tooth: 3-D map of atoms sheds light on nanoscale interfaces in teeth, may aid materials design
Teeth and bone are important and complex structures in humans and other animals, but little is actually known about their chemical structure at the atomic scale. What exactly gives them their renowned toughness, hardness ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jan 12, 2011 |
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Graphene Outperforms Carbon Nanotubes for Creating Stronger, More Crack-Resistant Materials
(PhysOrg.com) -- Three new studies from researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute illustrate why graphene should be the nanomaterial of choice to strengthen composite materials used in everything from ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Apr 26, 2010 |
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Lithium-ion anode uses self-assembled nanocomposite materials to increase capacity
A new high-performance anode structure based on silicon-carbon nanocomposite materials could significantly improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries used in a wide range of applications from hybrid ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Mar 15, 2010 |
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Nanotech in Space: Experiment To Weather the Trials of Orbit
Novel nanomaterials developed at Rensselaer were sent into orbit on Nov. 16 aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Nov 24, 2009 |
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Nanotech in Space: Rensselaer Experiment To Weather the Trials of Orbit
(PhysOrg.com) -- Novel nanomaterials developed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are scheduled to blast off into orbit on November 16 aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Nov 12, 2009 |
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Scientists advance facile synthesis of nanoparticles with multiple functions
Nanostructured materials have garnered great interest worldwide due to their unique size-dependent properties for chemical, electronic, structural, medical and consumer applications.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jul 13, 2009 |
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A new approach to engineering for extreme environments (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Composite materials such as fiberglass, which take on a mix of properties of their constituent compounds, have been around for decades. Now, an MIT materials scientist is taking composites ...
Jun 24, 2009 |
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Nanocomposite material provides photonic switching
(PhysOrg.com) -- Integrated photonic devices represent the wave of future technology. These devices will be extremely small, making use of photons on the nanoscale, and (hopefully) be very efficient in terms of power use. ...
Feb 09, 2009 |
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