A novel uniform coating process of p-ALD

Scientists have devised a clever combination of materials - when used during the thin-film growth process - to reveal that particle atomic layer deposition, or p-ALD, deposits a uniform nanometer-thick shell on core particles regardless of core size, a discovery having significant impacts for many applications since most large scale powder production techniques form powder batches that are made up of a range of particles sizes.

Highlights from the Graphene Flagship

Notable achievements from the ramp-up phase of the Graphene Flagship.

Nanometric positioning goes the distance

A frictionless drive system achieves stable nanometer positioning precision over an unprecedented distance.

Cool method for making waveguides

Silicon-based films that are useful for waveguides have been made at temperatures low enough to be compatible with standard manufacturing processes.

Making electronics out of coal

Instead of just setting it afire, thus ignoring the molecular complexity of this highly varied material, researchers say we should be harnessing the real value of that diversity and complex chemistry.

$3m grant to establish Advanced Nanomanufacturing Cluster for Smart Sensors and Materials

A $3 million grant to Northeastern University to establish the Advanced Nanomanufacturing Cluster for Smart Sensors and Materials, a consortium of private manufacturing companies and tier-one research universities working on new methods to create smart sensors and other revolutionary materials using ?nanoscale? printing processes.

Research improves conductive plastic for health energy other technologies

Biological implants that communicate with the brain to control paralyzed limbs or provide vision to the blind are one step closer to reality.