Free-standing monolayers made from protein-bound gold nanoparticles

Scientists have introduced very flexible and stable monolayers of gold nanoparticles made by a self-assembly process based on protein aggregation. The films were used to coat wafers up to 10 cm in diameter.

Acquiring nanotechnology advancements to march ahead of the race

OMICS Group invites researchers, academicians, scientists, Institutions, corporate entities, associations and students from across the world to attend the Nanotechnology Congress and Expo from 11-13 August 2015, at Frankfurt, Germany with a theme 'Exploring and Acquiring the Advances in Nanotechnology'.

Physicists use nanotechnology to capture perfect colors with one ultra-thin lens

An ultra-thin, completely flat optical component made of a glass substrate and tiny, light-concentrating silicon antennas band light that shines on it instantaneously, rather than gradually.

Direct observation of bond formations (w/video)

Scientists report a real time visualization of the birth of a molecular that occurs via photoinduced formation of a chemical bonds.

New SCENIHR Guidance addresses the health aspects of nanomaterials in medical devices

This Guidance addresses the use of nanomaterials in medical devices and provides information for risk assessors regarding specific aspects that need to be considered in the safety evaluation of nanomaterials.

Potential toxicity of cellulose nanocrystals examined

The latest evidence and insights on cellulose nanocrystal toxicity are presented in a new review article.

Graphene's potential for energy conversion and storage

Scientists working with Europe's Graphene Flagship and the Cambridge Graphene Centre have provided a detailed and wide-ranging review of the potential of graphene and related materials in energy conversion and storage.