Latest Nano News...
Gecko Tails Show How Nanoparticles Can Resist Heat
A University of Pittsburgh team overcame a major hurdle plaguing the development of nanomaterials such as those that could lead to more efficient catalysts used to produce hydrogen and render car exhaust less toxic. The researchers reported Nov. 29 in Nature Materials the first demonstration of high-temperature stability in metallic nanoparticles.
Just as a gecko sheds its tail, metal-alloy particles endure 850 degrees Celsius by ditching weaker components. Image Credit: Berkeley Lab.
The Institute of Nanotechnology on Twitter
The Institute of Nanotechnology uses Twitter to share and communicate information relevant to nanotechnology.
NanoCharM: Update
Questionnaire: Ellipsometers for Nano Applications
Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire and help us define current and future needs. The information provided will be of fundamental importance to the NanoCharm project and will assist us in determining the most useful ellipsometer(s) for Nano applications.
NanoCharm is a Coordination Action that aims to identify European expertise and establish a platform on ellipsometry and polarimetry. The technological impact and potential of excellence in ellipsometry and polarimetry characterization is immense in terms of Europe's economic and social future, since it impacts on all the major production areas and industries of a developed economy. These include healthcare (nanomedicine, nanobiotechnology), environment (hazardous gas sensing and monitoring), energy (photovoltaics), hardware/components (semiconductor, coating industries), which are all increasingly producing and using multifunctional nanostructures
ICPC NanoNet
Publication of Region Reports
The ICPCNanoNet region reports are now available.
These are the first of four annual reports on N&N in the following regions:
Africa; The Caribbean; The Pacific; Asia (East) and Asia (West); Eastern Europe and Central Asia; Latin America; Mediterranean Partner Countries; Western Balkan Countries.
These reports describe N&N activities in the ICPCs providing information about the region and its N&N publications as well as initiatives, networks, S&T agreements and funding programmes. Detailed descriptions of specific ICPC countries provide insight into their N&N situation and developments including profiles of the main research centres, the specialised areas of interest, and key individuals. The reports are available to all registered members. If you would like to comment on any of the reports, your feedback is welcome. Please contact the respective author.
