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Celebrate National Nanotechnology Day with a brief look at the latest big discoveries on a small scale

By April Gocha / October 7, 2016

Nanotechnology deals with all things science on the nanoscale—that’s on the order of 10^–9. Which is why this Sunday, 10/9, is National Nanotechnology Day. Here are some of the latest small-scale science discoveries that are sure to make a big impact.

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Video: Honey, I shrunk the science—Series explores how nanotechnology advances innovation

By April Gocha / January 27, 2016

A new six-part series created by NSF and NBC Learn, called “Nanotechnology: Super small science,” is exploring just how nanotechnology affects our world and tomorrow’s technology.

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Building stronger, lighter ceramic microstructures sans the diffraction limit

By April Gocha / June 27, 2014

Researchers from MIT and LLNL have busted the diffraction limit to development a new class of materials with unprecedented high strength and low density.

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Johnson, Jacqueline (2012, 2010)

By / June 12, 2012

2012 Contact Information: Jacqueline Johnson, UTSI, Tullahoma, TNjjohnson@utsi.edu NSF Abstract in Ceramics Program: Study of the Evolution of Nanoparticle Crystallization and Optical Properties in Glass Ceramics 2012 Highlight: Presentation Material…

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Dillon, Shen (2012, 2010)

By / June 12, 2012

2012 Contact Information: Shen Dillon, University of Illinois, Urbana, ILsdillon@illinois.edu NSF Abstract in Ceramics Program: Collaborative Research: Development of an Additive Selection Criteria based on Interface Complexions 2012 Highlight: Presentation…

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Luo, Jian (2012, 2010)

By / June 12, 2012

2012 Contact Information: Jian Luo, Clemson University, Clemson, SC jianluo@clemson.edu NSF Abstract in Ceramics Program: Nanoscale Surface Adsorption and Disordering in Battery Materials 2012 Highlight: Presentation Material Keywords: Batteries, Oxides…

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Green algae harnessed to make paper-based batteries

By / September 11, 2009

A press release from Uppsala University, Sweden, claims that a group of researchers at the Ångström Laboratory have discovered that the distinctive cellulose nanostructure of Cladophora algae can serve as…

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Monday materials music

By / September 7, 2009

The Nano Song! Not go enjoy Labor Day – unless you have to work :(

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Electrochemical technique improves hydroxyapatite coatings on implants

By / July 16, 2009

Speaking of hydroxyapatite, there apparently is a new process for coating metal implants that could improve the outcomes of total joint replacement surgeries. Researchers at Tel Aviv University say their…

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Center to leverage NC nanobiotech research

By / June 18, 2009

The Center of Innovation in Nanobiotechnology, located in North Carolina, is going to be using a new $2.5 million grant to bring to market some of the biotech discoveries being…

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