Harvard University, MIT, and UMass Amherst to cooperate with company on “North American Center for Research on Advanced Materials”.
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Researchers measure the chemical properties of polymer nanostructures as small as 15 nm using this novel technique.
Unsuspected material solves long-standing electronics mystery
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Nanopores have potential for disease detection
Chambers can be used for the detection and identification of a wide range of molecules, including DNA.
Long-predicted quantum behavior observed in graphene
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Nanoshells could lead to better quantum dot photovoltaics
A new technique developed by U of T Engineering Professor Ted Sargent and his research group could lead to significantly more efficient solar cells.
Alexandra Boltasseva to Receive 2013 MRS Outstanding Young Investigator Award
Purdue University assistant professor honored for pioneering research in novel optics devices.
Any which way you can: Nano-toolboxes for programmable self-assembly
Molecular self-assembly of multifunctional nanoparticle composites with arbitrary shapes and functions
Polymer electrolytes integrated with ionic liquids
Incorporating ionic liquids into polymers to improve ion transport in solid state electrolytes for electrochemical devices.
New anti-condensation coating developed at MIT
New surface coating for glass could eliminate image distortion caused by condensation and also prevent frost buildup.
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