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New research aims to create a surface coating that will kill COVID-19 on contact
Posted On: 07/28/20
Researchers at the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology are working to develop a coating that will kill the COVID-19 v...
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Highway contractor Amey trials graphene-enhanced asphalt
Posted On: 07/06/20
An asphalt additive containing a graphene and plastic supermodifier is to be trialled on a road in north Kent in the UK...
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Major breakthrough in extremely water-repellent materials makes them durable enough for the real world
Posted On: 06/22/20
A new armour-plated superhydrophobic material has been developed for a wide range of potential uses, including solar pa...
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Graphene smart textiles developed for heat adaptive clothing
Posted On: 06/19/20
New research on the two-dimensional (2D) material graphene has allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing wh...
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Researchers Take A Cue From Nature To Create Bulletproof Coatings
Posted On: 06/12/20
Engineers from the University of Houston are using chitin – a derivative of glucose found in the cellular walls of ...Antibacterial and antiviral graphene-based coating for public settings
Posted On: 05/15/20
Nano Graphene Inc., also known as GrapheneCA, has formulated a specialized coating based on graphene that shows antibac...
Smarter transport systems with graphene
Posted On: 04/08/20
Imagine a road that always stays ice-free, interacts with vehicles to make their own electricity and has road markings ...
Student finds way to make concrete green
Posted On: 03/03/20
By adding nano-silica to the concrete, the amount of fly ash used was able to be increased, said Sen Du, a doctoral stu...
Scientists come up with nanoconcrete for casting under negative temperature conditions
Posted On: 03/02/20
Engineers developed a concrete mixture with nano additives for monolithic construction up to ten stories high. The conc...
Researchers Create Fire-Resistant Tunnel Lining
Posted On: 02/28/20
Researchers created the concrete mix using 52.5% fly ash and nano silica, according to a PaintSquare report ci...
Nanotechnology meets metal fabrication
Posted On: 02/24/20
Nanoparticle-infused metal makes unweldable material weldable
A megalibrary of nanoparticles
Posted On: 02/14/20
Researchers at Penn State have developed a simple approach that could produce over 65,000 different types of complex ...Lab turns trash into valuable graphene in a flash
Posted On: 01/30/20
Graphene can be used to strengthen concrete and other composite materials. Scientists recently discovered a new process...
A wearable gas sensor for health and environmental monitoring
Posted On: 01/28/20
Researchers at Penn State and Northeastern University have developed a highly sensitive, wearable gas sensor for enviro...
CenoStar and XG Sciences Partner to Deliver Graphene-Enhanced Concrete
Posted On: 12/17/19
XG Concrete™ Reduces Moisture Absorption and Crack Propagation, and Increases Strength to Deliver Longer Lasting Conc...
Graphene-titanium catalyst lays foundation for smog-eating concrete
Posted On: 12/16/19
"A team of engineers has combined graphene and titanium dioxide nanoparticles to create a new solar-powered catalyst th...
Skanska wants to trial graphene asphalt on M25
Posted On: 12/02/19
Skanska is seeking to trial the use of graphene-enhanced asphalt on the M25 to combat potholes and carbon emissions.
New tools could improve the way cement seals oil wells
Posted On: 11/21/19
Researchers have developed new ways to observe how cement sets in microscopic detail, which could lead to improved ceme...
Airborne chemicals instantly identified using new technology developed at NTU Singapore
Posted On: 10/17/19
Scientists developed a device that can identify a wide range of airborne gases and chemicals instantly. The device uses...
Funding for sustainable concrete cemented for five more years
Posted On: 10/09/19
The MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) will continue to study the environmental impacts of concrete and the hazard...
Inventing the World’s Strongest Silver
Posted On: 10/03/19
A fundamental breakthrough promises a new category of materials that can overcome a traditional trade-off in industrial...
Make like a leaf: researchers developing method to convert CO2
Posted On: 10/01/19
Researchers develop process for carbon dioxide conversion yielding hydrocarbon, a compound that can be used for constru...
Beetle scales hold secret to creating sustainable paint from recycled plastic, research shows
Posted On: 09/03/19
"Cyphochilus beetle scales are one of the brightest whites in nature and their ultra-white appearance is created by the...
Marines, engineers conduct a first-of-its-kind 3D printing exercise
Posted On: 09/03/19
Marines and engineers conducted the first known 3D concrete printing operation with a three-inch print nozzle in early ...
Vegetables could hold the key to stronger buildings and bridges
Posted On: 08/20/19
Early research findings show that concrete mixtures including nano platelets from sugar beet or carrot significantly im...
Six new nano-products showcased at the 19th International Exhibition of Building and Construction Industry
Posted On: 07/30/19
The six products are ceramic ultrafiltration membranes used in the treatment of greywater, anti-scour resin-bound pavin...
Graphene Flagship Annual Report 2018
Posted On: 07/26/19
The report discusses graphene research, development, and commercialization in 2018. Construction applications include "...
Directa Plus driving progress on graphene trials in first quarter
Posted On: 07/26/19
Sections of road will be laid in Italy, UK, USA and Oman this summer with asphalt strengthened by the addition of its g...
Graphene: successful first road surface trial results in Italy
Posted On: 07/26/19
Improvement of service life at over 250% thanks to the super modifier Gipave containing Directa Plus G+ graphene
Ambient plant illumination could light the way for greener buildings
Posted On: 06/17/19
"Buildings of the future may be lit by collections of glowing plants and designed around an infrastructure of sunlight ...
Thwarting oil-pipeline corrosion by identifying a nanoscale villain
Posted On: 06/17/19
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories, the Department of Energy’s Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies and th...
Graphene Additive Promising 40% More Strength Gets .1M Research Grant
Posted On: 05/14/19
Graphene can reduce the concrete required in many applications, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and make concrete mo...
Ice-proof coating for big structures relies on a ‘beautiful demonstration of mechanics’
Posted On: 05/06/19
"ANN ARBOR—A new class of coatings that sheds ice effortlessly from even large surfaces has moved researchers closer ...
Introducing nanoclay as an asphalt modifier
Posted On: 05/06/19
"The benefits of using modified asphalt binders are widely recognized—primarily, improved rutting resistance, reduced...
Penn Engineer’s ‘Metallic Wood’ Has the Strength of Titanium and the Density of Water
Posted On: 04/26/19
A team of researchers "built a sheet of nickel with nanoscale pores that make it as strong as titanium but four to five...
That's 'sew' smart! Scientists invent threads to detect gases when woven into clothing
Posted On: 04/26/19
Equipment- and training-free textile detectors could be used in public health, workplace safety, military and rescue ap...
The impact of technology on work and the workforce
Posted On: 04/26/19
Paul Schulte and John Howard discuss technology and the future of work. Paul Schulte is the Director of the Education a...
Nanocoatings for Building and Construction Market to Witness Steady Expansion From 2019 to 2025
Posted On: 04/25/19
"The Nanocoatings for Building and Construction Market report presents a comprehensive analysis of key market segments ...
A 3D printer the size of a small barn will produce entire homes in Saudi Arabia
Posted On: 04/01/19
"Roughly the size of a small barn, the BOD2 is the world’s largest 3D printer designed for construction purposes. It ...
Tiny Particles, Big Ideas in Nanomanufacturing
Posted On: 04/01/19
Nanomanufacturing "is poised to upend several industries," including "nano-scale improvements to structural steel" and ...
How Nanotechnology is Changing the Building Game
Posted On: 03/15/19
We have had the bronze and iron eras, could the construction industry now be embarking on what will be known as the nan...
UNStudio develops The Coolest White paint to cool down our cities
Posted On: 03/11/19
UNStudio and Monopol Colors have created an extremely reflective white paint that can reduce the amount of heat buildin...
Nano Fillers Market to Make Great Impact in Near Future by 2023
Posted On: 03/08/19
"Nano fillers are widely used in rubber, paints & coatings, construction, paper, adhesives, sealants, and plastics indu...
A downtown parking lot is being repaved with nanomaterials made from wood. Here’s why.
Posted On: 03/08/19
Greenville, SC - Cellulosic nanomaterials are being added to concrete to create "a cleaner version of the versatile bui...
Researchers create fireproof, self powered sensor
Posted On: 03/04/19
McMaster researchers and their partners created a motion-powered, fireproof sensor that can track the movements of fi...A look back at the emergence of Graphene products in 2018
Posted On: 02/26/19
This articles describes new uses of graphene in 2018, including road surfaces and concrete. Graphene is a form of carbo...
Fluid-inspired material self-heals before your eyes
Posted On: 01/31/19
Coating for metals rapidly heals over scratches and scrapes to prevent corrosion
Fully environment-compatible, low-cost, flexible plumbing and heating pipe
Posted On: 01/11/19
"The aim is to replace non-recyclable plastic pipes used by the building and construction community with an environment...
Nanomaterials and Their Use as Construction Materials
Posted On: 01/08/19
The construction sector has seen many recent develops in the field of nanotechnology. The chemical and physical propert...
Researchers Create New Method for Nanofiber
Posted On: 12/18/18
A discovery out of the University of Michigan could lead to a new coatings from an array of nanofibers—from sticky, t...
Global Construction Nanotechnology Market 2016 - Production, Sales, Supply, Demand, Analysis & Forecast to 2021
Posted On: 12/14/18
The report studies the global Construction Nanotechnology market, analyzes and researches the Construction Nanotechnolo...
AerNos Announces Its Next Generation Nano Gas Sensor Technology
Posted On: 12/11/18
"AerNos, an innovator in nano gas sensors, today announced AerN2S, its next-generation nano gas sensor techn...
New 3D-printed cement paste gets stronger when it cracks — just like structures in nature
Posted On: 12/11/18
Purdue University researchers have 3D-printed cement paste, a key ingredient of the concrete and mortar used to build...A graphene first: Arizona company creates economically viable graphene concrete
Posted On: 12/05/18
"Urbix Resources, an advanced graphite company based in Mesa, Arizona, has produced the first economically viable graph...
Versarien signs deal with Advanced Insulation for graphene-enhanced insulation materials
Posted On: 12/03/18
"Versarien recently announced it will be collaborating with fire retardant coatings supplier Advanced Insulation to wor...
Extremely strong and yet incredibly ductile multicomponent alloys developed
Posted On: 11/29/18
"A research team led by City University of Hong Kong has developed a strategy for creating new high-strength alloys tha...
Graphene could reduce odour and corrosion in wastewater network
Posted On: 11/29/18
UNSW researchers are collaborating with Sewer Venting and Crane Hire Services (SVSR) to look at the potential for graph...
Hairy nanotechnology provides green anti-scaling solution
Posted On: 11/27/18
"A new type of cellulose nanoparticle, invented by McGill University researchers, is at the heart of a more effective a...
‘Smart skin’ simplifies spotting strain in structures
Posted On: 11/20/18
Rice University invention can use fluorescing carbon nanotubes to reveal stress in aircraft and structures
Graphene-enhanced anti-corrosion system deployed in bridges and wind power towers across China
Posted On: 11/20/18
"China-based The Sixth Element Materials launched its graphene-zinc anti-corrosion primer back in 2015 together with hi...
Self-sensing materials are here: Next-generation composites may monitor their own structural health
Posted On: 11/20/18
"Self-sensing composites, perhaps made with a renewable polymer matrix and low-cost carbon fibers, could find themselve...
Nanofiber carpet could lead to new sticky or insulating surfaces
Posted On: 11/16/18
ANN ARBOR—Inspired by the extraordinary characteristics of polar bear fur, lotus leaves and gecko feet, engineering r...
Missouri S&T researcher to test low-cost method of strengthening concrete with nanoparticles
Posted On: 10/05/18
"It’s long been proven that adding nanoparticles to concrete improves the materials’ strength and durability, but t...
Directa Plus unveils world's first road surface containing graphene
Posted On: 10/03/18
"...The first phase of the test for Ecopave reportedly follows successful laboratory tests, which showed that Ecopave c...
Spheres can make concrete leaner, greener
Posted On: 09/27/18
"To Rice materials scientist Rouzbeh Shahsavari and graduate student Sung Hoon Hwang, the spheres represent building ...Engineers See Big Future for Graphene Gilding
Posted On: 09/19/18
"Graphene—an atom-thin layer of carbon that’s been touted for its strength and conductivity—has found a new use t...
Nanoparticles for improving smart-window energy efficiency
Posted On: 09/10/18
U.S. buildings leak an estimated 30 percent of their energy through inefficient windows, costing consumers an estimated...
Graphene laminated pipes could reduce corrosion in the oil and gas industry
Posted On: 08/27/18
Researchers at The University of Manchester and TWI have discovered ways of using graphene to prolong the lifetime of p...
NNI Public Webinars
Posted On: 08/21/18
The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) will hold webinars periodically to share information with the ge...
Cheers to that: Beer waste transformed into energy-efficient window covering
Posted On: 08/17/18
"While the researchers have their eye on putting this material on space habitats, more immediate applications are alrea...
Most wear-resistant metal alloy in the world engineered at Sandia National Laboratories
Posted On: 08/17/18
Sandia’s materials science team has engineered a platinum-gold alloy believed to be the most wear-resistant metal in ...
A new 'periodic table' for nanomaterials
Posted On: 08/08/18
"The table groups molecules according to the nano-shapes they form... Bottom-up fabrication of graphene nanoribbons is ...
Green concrete: sustainable construction?
Posted On: 07/31/18
As the planet urbanises, attention is turning towards the most basic of building materials – concrete – to ensure t...
Researchers use coal waste to create sustainable concrete
Posted On: 07/13/18
"...This work is also significant because the researchers are using nano-sized materials to engineer concrete at the mo...
New technologies take center stage at Civils Expo 2018
Posted On: 07/09/18
"From smart motorways programmes using new scientific breakthroughs to manage our roads, through to the use of drones, ...
Bendable concrete, with a design inspired by seashells, can make US infrastructure safer and more durable
Posted On: 06/01/18
Bendable concrete makes infrastructure safer, extends its service life and reduces maintenance costs and resource use.<...
Introducing nanoclay as an asphalt modifier
Posted On: 05/24/18
"The benefits of using modified asphalt binders are widely recognized—primarily, improved rutting resistance, reduced...
Energy-saving windows made from common glass and cheap nanocrystals
Posted On: 04/30/18
"Buildings and other man-made structures consume as much as 30-40% of the primary energy in the world, mainly for heati...
How Green is the Future of Construction?
Posted On: 04/27/18
Internationally acclaimed futurist Jack Uldrich was in Houston today [4/26/18] to speak on the future of the industry f...
Joining metals without welding
Posted On: 04/25/18
"Welding is still the standard technique for joining metals. However, this laborious process carried out at high temper...
Scientists create innovative new ‘green’ concrete using graphene
Posted On: 04/24/18
A new greener, stronger and more durable concrete that is made using the wonder-material graphene could revolutionize t...
Could ‘Nanowood’ Replace Styrofoam?
Posted On: 04/09/18
Researchers think nanowood has enormous potential as a green building material
Self-healing metal oxides could protect against corrosion
Posted On: 04/05/18
Researchers find an ultrathin layer of aluminum oxide, though solid, can flow like a liquid instead of cracking.
Development with HMG progresses to real world environmental testing
Posted On: 03/12/18
HMG Paints and Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) are working together to develop and commercialise Graphene containing c...
Glorious graphene and its revolutionary applications for construction
Posted On: 03/12/18
"Graphene has a ticklist of desirable properties that firmly cement its reputation as a true 'material of the futur...
California bridge could transform industry with nanocrystals
Posted On: 03/05/18
A new bridge will be built in California this summer. That’s hardly earth-shattering news. But this one will be diffe...
Ohio State University, Partners Develop 'Smart Paint' to Help the Visually Impaired Navigate Cities
Posted On: 02/28/18
The latest installment of MetroLab's Innovation of the Month series highlights how a team at Ohio State University,...
Clever coating opens door to smart windows
Posted On: 02/28/18
Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new ultra-thin coating that responds to heat and cold, opening the do...
Purdue researchers show concrete infused with wood nanocrystals is stronger, plan to use it in California bridge
Posted On: 02/23/18
Purdue University researchers are ready to test whether they can make a stronger bridge by using concrete infused with ...
Dutch breakthrough improves stability of 3D-printed walls
Posted On: 02/15/18
Equations developed by a professor at Eindhoven University of Technology could help prevent 3D-printed concrete walls f...
Wood Product Innovation: Nano-scale Cellulose Products Showing Promise for Future
Posted On: 02/08/18
Government wood research expert describes the latest developments in wood technology and product development. How might...
Process makes wood stronger than steel
Posted On: 02/08/18
"Making strong materials like steel for construction, motor vehicles, airplanes, and thousands of other uses is an expe...
From "Just in Time" to "Just Next Door"
Posted On: 02/01/18
21st-century Manufacturing Challenges and Opportunities for Industrial Hygienists
Grant Helps UK Firm Develop Wear-Resistant Coating
Posted On: 12/07/17
A U.K. firm that conducts research and development work in the coatings field will be working with the University of No...
Nature's blueprint for fracture-resistant cement
Posted On: 11/30/17
Based on the nanostructure of the sea urchin spines, scientists develop fracture-resistant cement
NREL Develops Switchable Solar Window
Posted On: 11/29/17
"Relying on such advanced materials as perovskites and single-walled carbon nanotubes, the new technology responds to h...
Math Gets Real in Strong, Lightweight Structures
Posted On: 11/21/17
"Rice University engineers are using 3-D printers to turn structures that have until now existed primarily in theory in...
Nanotech Engineering's Nanopanel™ Environmental Impact Is Close To Zero
Posted On: 11/21/17
Irvine, CA - Nanotech Engineering Inc. earlier this year invented the World’s First Nanopanel™, a solar panel b...
World's first 3D-printed bridge opens to cyclists in Netherlands
Posted On: 11/02/17
Crossing printed from 800 layers of concrete could take weight of 40 trucks, designers say
Lab researchers achieve breakthrough in 3D printed marine grade stainless steel
Posted On: 10/31/17
"Marine grade" stainless steel is valued for its performance under corrosive environments and for its high ductility --...
Researchers show how nanoscale patterning can decrease metal fatigue
Posted On: 10/31/17
Fatigue due to repetitive strain is the leading cause of failure in metal components and structures, but new research s...
Gradation-tint smart window
Posted On: 10/31/17
Scientists have developed smart glass capable of producing various shades on its surface. Unlike the conventional types...
Global Nanocoatings Market for Building and Construction Industry 2017-2021
Posted On: 10/26/17
The analysts forecast the global nanocoatings market for the building and construction industry to grow at a CAGR [comp...
Polysaccharides and Bacterial Nanocellulose: A New Biomaterial for Reduced Plastic Use
Posted On: 10/03/17
Nanocellulose applications are discussed including aerogels, foams, nanocomposites, coatings, films, adhesives, wallboa...
Graphene and CNTs: Commercialization after the hype
Posted On: 10/03/17
Graphene and CNT applications within the advanced composites sector are still at a relatively early stage of the commer...
Nanocoatings Market for Building and Construction Industry 2017-2021 Market to Grow at CAGR of 20.41 %
Posted On: 09/29/17
Global Scenario, Market Landscape and The Growth Prospects Analysis and Forecast 2017-2021
Introducing nanoclay as an asphalt modifier
Posted On: 09/26/17
"The benefits of using modified asphalt binders are widely recognized—primarily, improved rutting resistance, reduced...
Nano-coating to protect buildings against pollution
Posted On: 09/25/17
The organic pollution decomposing properties of titanium dioxide (TiO2) have been known for about half a century. Howev...
Stopping problem ice -- by cracking it
Posted On: 09/25/17
By manipulating substructures in a special silicone coating, researchers have reduced the ability of ice to stick to a ...
Beating the heat with nanoparticle films
Posted On: 09/01/17
House and car windows that stay cool in the summer, warm in the winter - Sandia Labs News Release
New solid lubricant shown to reduce friction and wear on steel surfaces
Posted On: 08/09/17
"The new liquid-free composite is made from a slurry of a material called graphene, zinc oxide, and the polymer polyvin...
NanoGraphene Inc. Presents A Cutting-Edge Graphene Application
Posted On: 08/01/17
Benefits of Graphene Utilization in the Cement Industry
Seeing the Light: Researchers seek to improve solar cell technology using new materials and nanowires
Posted On: 07/31/17
"Team works to improve how sun’s power is captured on solar cells and converted to usable energy for today’s electr...
Cool MOFs - Nanomaterials show promise for chillers
Posted On: 07/31/17
"RICHLAND, Wash. — About 15 percent of all energy usage in the U.S. goes toward cooling. New research from the Depart...
Graphene Coatings tests underway in Manchester
Posted On: 07/17/17
"...Tests will focus on the application of Graphene based coatings in both the Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equi...
NanoData landscape compilation: Construction
Posted On: 07/05/17
"This report offers a snapshot of the status of the environment for nanotechnology in the context of construction. The ...
Lightweight steel production breakthrough: brittle phases controlled
Posted On: 06/21/17
"High-strength, lightweight steels can finally be processed on an industrial scale, thanks to a breakthrough in control...
Printed Sensors Monitor Tire Wear in Real Time
Posted On: 06/15/17
Carbon nanotubes bring tire wear monitoring into the car - Duke University, Pratt School of Engineering
New ceramic nanofiber ‘sponges’ could be used for flexible insulation, water purification
Posted On: 06/05/17
Ceramic materials tend to shatter when deformed, but new research shows a way of using ultra-thin ceramic nanofibers to...
Nanocoating Firm Gets Startup Honor
Posted On: 05/24/17
"Tesla NanoCoatings (no connection to Elon Musk's Tesla cars) provides a corrosion-resistant coating for steel th...'Switchable' smart windows reduce energy consumption significantly
Posted On: 05/16/17
"(Nanowerk News) Smart windows that act as blinds in the summer and let all the sunlight through in the winter. That is...
New fiber-based sensor could quickly detect structural problems in bridges and dams
Posted On: 05/08/17
"Today, there is great interest in using distributed sensors to continually monitor the structural health of large stru...
Product number 3,000 added to The Nanodatabase
Posted On: 05/03/17
This announcement gives an overview of 3,000 products in the Nanodatabase developed by the Danish Consumer Council, t...3-D printing offers new approach to making buildings (w/video)
Posted On: 04/28/17
Technology developed at MIT could enable faster, cheaper, more adaptable building construction.
Nanotechnology designed to speed up the hardening of concrete
Posted On: 04/27/17
"...[A recently published] article proposes an ultrarapid synthesis of nano-tobermorite, a nanoparticle used to speed u...
Scientists create new system of concrete building structures
Posted On: 04/25/17
"Professor Andrey Ponomarev of Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University and graduate student Alexander R...
A better understanding of nanomaterials
Posted On: 04/07/17
In the past six years, the National Research Programme "Opportunities and Risks of Nanomaterials" (NRP 64) intensively ...
Conquering metal fatigue
Posted On: 03/10/17
Novel laminated nanostructure gives steel bone-like resistance to fracturing under repeated stress.
Rice lab expands palette for color-changing glass
Posted On: 03/09/17
"Rice University’s latest nanophotonics research could expand the color palette for companies in the fast-growing mar...
Dream of energy-collecting windows is one step closer to reality
Posted On: 02/21/17
"Researchers at the University of Minnesota and University of Milano-Bicocca are bringing the dream of windows that can...
The Evolution of Protective Coatings and Applicators
Posted On: 02/13/17
"With three decades of experience in the protective coatings and equipment industry, I can attest to the fact that coat...
Nanoscale Chemicals & Materials Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020
Posted On: 01/19/17
"The growing population coupled with the increasing urbanization is expected to boost the demand for construction indus...
Researchers design one of the strongest, lightest materials known
Posted On: 01/19/17
Porous, 3-D forms of graphene developed at MIT can be 10 times as strong as steel but much lighter.
Swiss Firm Develops New Concrete Additive
Posted On: 01/05/17
"A startup firm associated with a Swiss university says its newly developed additive can help to control many propertie...
Wood Coating Work Targets Stronger Bridges
Posted On: 01/04/17
"Scientists at a Russian university say they have developed a way to create a wood-polymer hybrid nanocomposite that is...
Decoding cement’s shape promises greener concrete
Posted On: 12/14/16
"Scientists at Rice University have decoded the kinetic properties of cement and developed a way to 'program' t...
Bug Eye Biology Enhances Coating Functions
Posted On: 12/14/16
Scientists turned to the structure of bug eyes to develop bright, vividly colored reflective materials, the American Ch...
Team Focuses on Coating Color Changes
Posted On: 11/28/16
"New coatings could produce a range of colors based on nanostructures rather than pigments, says a group of researchers...
Goodbye, construction? UBC prof paves way for nano-fibre roads that repair themselves
Posted On: 11/28/16
"Engineer’s pilot project in Indian village proves ‘self-healing’ pavement seals up cracks in mere months. Next s...
Move over solar: The next big renewable energy source could be right beneath your feet
Posted On: 11/04/16
"Flooring can be made from any number of sustainable materials, making it an eco-friendly option in homes and businesse...
'Nanotechnology' could revolutionize construction, medicine, electronics
Posted On: 11/03/16
"James Tour's machines are barely larger than water molecules, but he hopes they will soon be able to build entire ...
‘Sensing Skin’ Detects Cracks, Harmful Chemicals in Structures
Posted On: 10/11/16
"Researchers have developed a multi-layered 'sensing skin' to detect corrosive or otherwise harmful substances ...
Nanotechnology: Delivering on the Promise Volume 1
Posted On: 10/05/16
Advances in nanotechnology and the value of precautionary risk management for the safe and responsible development and ...
Asphalt-based carbon-capture material advances
Posted On: 09/13/16
Rice University scientists improve method to pull greenhouse gas from natural gas streams
Engineers Tout 'Ultra-Robust' Waterproof Coating
Posted On: 09/13/16
"...Wong indicates the new 'ultra-robust' coating can be applied to 'practically anything': clay, stone...
Breakthrough in Materials Science: Kiel Research Team Can Bond Metals with Nearly All Surfaces
Posted On: 09/08/16
"Through this 'nanoscale-sculpturing' process, metals such as aluminium, titanium, or zinc can permanently be j...
A carbon nanotube coating for the next generation of power lines
Posted On: 09/01/16
"A Masdar Institute Assistant Professor may have brought engineers one step closer to developing the type of next-gener...
Super cement's secret
Posted On: 08/30/16
"Simple cements are everywhere in construction, but researchers want to create novel construction materials to build sm...
Smart windows: Admitting visible light, rejecting infrared heat
Posted On: 08/25/16
By fine-tuning the chemical composition of nanoparticles, A*STAR researchers have developed a coating that is promising...
Adding Graphene to Protective Coatings
Posted On: 08/16/16
"A U.K. specialty and consumer chemicals manufacturer has announced it is about to become the first company to commerci...
Living Structural Materials Could Open New Horizons for Engineers and Architects
Posted On: 08/10/16
DARPA seeks to develop design tools and methods for creating programmable, self-healing, living building materials
Nothing — and something — give concrete strength, toughness
Posted On: 08/09/16
Rice University scientists show how voids, particles sap energy from cracks
Unlocking the Secrets of Creeping Concrete
Posted On: 08/03/16
Researchers at UCLA have clarified the origins of a mechanism responsible for the gradual deformation of concrete
New nano tech to cool down buildings
Posted On: 07/28/16
A new system can lower room temperature in buildings.
Long lasting roads thanks to nanoparticles: Asphalt’s miraculous cure
Posted On: 07/25/16
Empa scientists have developed a technique that can repair old, cracked asphalt. They got their inspiration from a meth...
Lotus leaf inspires scientists to create world's first self-cleaning metals
Posted On: 06/29/16
"Taking their ideas from defence mechanisms found in plants such as the lotus leaf, the 'High Throughput Laser Text...
Through a glass, warmly: Argonne nanomaterials can help make windows more efficient
Posted On: 06/02/16
"A team of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Argonne National Laboratory is using nanomate...
Finding a new formula for concrete
Posted On: 05/26/16
MIT researchers look to bones and shells as blueprints for stronger, more durable concrete.
Nanomaterials Could Stop Asphalt Cracks
Posted On: 05/06/16
"Most of the paved roads we travel are surfaced with asphalt, and it’s not uncommon to see their surface cracking—b...
New Nanocoating Inhibits Bacteria Growth
Posted On: 04/27/16
A new nanocoating developed by scientists at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev could play an important role in marine ...
No more curtains thanks to smart windows
Posted On: 04/13/16
Researchers at Harvard are developing the next generation of windows that utilize nanotechnology to transition between ...
Wooden windows? New material could replace glass in solar cells and buildings
Posted On: 04/01/16
Windows and solar panels in the future could be made from one of the best — and cheapest — construction materials k...
Carbon Upcycling: Turning CO2 into a New, Sustainable CO2NCRETE
Posted On: 03/18/16
Interdisciplinary research team at UCLA discovers a game-changing technology to capture and repurpose carbon dioxide
Tunable windows for privacy, camouflage
Posted On: 03/15/16
"Method turns glass from clear to opaque with the flick of a switch..."Riddle of cement’s structure is finally solved
Posted On: 02/26/16
"Findings may guide development of formulas to make the material more durable, less CO2-intensive..." - MIT News Of...
NSF Awards Nearly $750,000 to WattGlass for Coating Technology
Posted On: 02/25/16
"FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The National Science Foundation has awarded a $746,366 grant to WattGlass LLC to further develo...
Researchers’ metallic glue may stick it to soldering and welding
Posted On: 02/10/16
Northeastern’s Hanchen Huang and colleagues, experts in nanotechnology, have developed a glue that binds metal to met...
Nature inspired nano-structures mean no more cleaning windows
Posted On: 01/27/16
Smart windows clean themselves, save energy and mimic moth eyes to cut glare
A nanophotonic comeback for incandescent bulbs?
Posted On: 01/11/16
Researchers combine the warm look of traditional light bulbs with 21st-century energy efficiency.
Georgia Department of Transportation votes for EdenCrete
Posted On: 12/18/15
Edencrete receives favorable vote from Georgia DOT New Products Evaluation Committee: Now alllowed for use
AMANAC Advanced Material and Nanotechnology Cluster: Lightweight Components
Posted On: 12/16/15
"The thematic area 'Lightweight Components' refers to nanotechnologies for multifunctional lightweight construc...
Superhydrophobic coating protects without the price
Posted On: 12/14/15
"HOUSTON – (Dec. 9, 2015) – A new class of superhydrophobic nanomaterials might simplify the process of protecting ...
Which Coatings & Materials Technologies are Booming in 2015?
Posted On: 12/02/15
Recent analysis from Frost & Sullivan, 2015 Top Technologies in Materials & Coatings (http://www.frost.com/d68a), ident...
Tungsten Oxide Surface Coating Increases Durability and Strength of Steel
Posted On: 11/30/15
"Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a new nano...
Hybrid aerogels made from biopolymers and silica are strong and extremely insulating
Posted On: 10/28/15
"Airy, airier, aerogel: the sponge-like networks that make up these highly porous solids can consist of up to 99.98 % p...
Halloysite: Finally a promising natural nanomaterial?
Posted On: 10/23/15
"...Halloysite is a natural biocompatible nanomaterial available in thousands of tons at low price, which makes it a go...
Self-Healing Concrete Effort Recognized
Posted On: 10/22/15
"A company in the United Kingdom is up for a sustainability award for its work in testing self-healing concrete methods...
Super-slick material makes steel better, stronger, cleaner
Posted On: 10/21/15
Harvard researchers design most durable anti-fouling material to date
World's Largest Industrial Application of NanoParticles
Posted On: 10/15/15
This document describes the large scale use of nanoparticles for wood preservation. The author listed is Professor Phil...
Flame Retardant Breakthrough is Naturally Derived and Nontoxic
Posted On: 10/09/15
"Inspired by a naturally occurring material found in marine mussels, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin h...
New research puts us closer to DIY spray-on solar cell technology
Posted On: 09/29/15
"A new study puts us closer to do-it-yourself spray-on solar cell technology—promising third-generation solar cells u...
Nanotechnology: State of affairs?
Posted On: 09/29/15
"...Nanotechnology has not moved out of the focus. Still, it has become a rather controversial issue. I asked an expert...
Engineers Identify How To Keep Surfaces Dry Underwater
Posted On: 09/09/15
"Imagine staying dry underwater for months. Now Northwestern University engineers have examined a wide variety of surfa...
Ultrasonic Mixing For High-Performance Concrete
Posted On: 09/08/15
"The use of micro- and nanosilica or nanotubes leads to improvements in the compressive strength of high-performance co...
New findings move flexible lighting technology toward commercial feasibility
Posted On: 09/04/15
"Imagine illuminating your home or business with flat, inexpensive panels that are environmentally friendly, easy on yo...
Super Water-Repellant Coatings Can Now Take the Pressure
Posted On: 09/01/15
"Conventional superhydrophobic coatings that repel liquids by trapping air inside microscopic surface pockets tend to l...
NSF funds Industry/University Center for Atomically Thin Coatings
Posted On: 08/12/15
"UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The study and development of atomically thin coatings will be the focus of a one of a kind Nat...
Georgia Department of Transport Field Trial of EdenCrete™ Scheduled for 11 August 2015 on I-20
Posted On: 08/04/15
"Perth-based Eden Energy Limited (ASX: EDE) is pleased to announce that the Georgia Department of Tran...
Engineered quantum-dot-in-perovskite solids open new frontiers for high-efficiency lighting
Posted On: 07/16/15
"(Nanowerk News) It's snack time: you have a plain oatmeal cookie, and a pile of chocolate chips. Both are deliciou...
Sliperiet at Umeå University is starting a project: 3D printing houses
Posted On: 07/06/15
"[2015-06-26] In a collaborative project worth SEK 35 million, researchers and external partners are together developin...
Research findings point way to designing crack-resistant metals
Posted On: 07/06/15
"The results of a new study to understand the interactions of various metal alloys at the nanometer and atomic scales a...
Solar cells and nanotechnology to cut global energy use
Posted On: 06/18/15
"Microscopic nanoparticles in building materials are being tested in Norway to reduce heat transfer, as well as solar c...
Solar cells in the roof and nanotechnology in the walls
Posted On: 06/15/15
"It isn't cars and vehicle traffic that produce the greatest volumes of climate gas emissions – it's our own ...
AMACAN - Advanced Material and Nanotechnology Cluster - Lightweight Components
Posted On: 06/15/15
"The thematic area 'Lightweight Components' refers to nanotechnologies for multifunctional lightweight construc...
Twists And Shouts: A Nanotube Story
Posted On: 06/15/15
"Nanotechnology’s chiral superstars were overshadowed by hype, but researchers believe they still have potential..."<...
Opportunities for Smart Surfaces in the Construction Sector
Posted On: 06/11/15
"The construction industry has re-oriented itself around energy-efficiency and new forms of energy, especially solar pa...
Australia's Eden a Step Closer to U.S. Approvals for Carbon-Based Concrete Use in Major Infrastructure
Posted On: 06/05/15
"Australian technologis, Perth-based Eden Energy Limited (ASX: 'EDE') is pleased to announce that new results f...
NIOSH and P3NANO sign MOU to advance knowledge of cellulose-based nanotechnology
Posted On: 05/29/15
"The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ...
Wood-derived foam materials
Posted On: 04/29/15
"(Nanowerk News) Since most foam materials are made of petrochemical plastics, they aren’t very climate-friendly. But...
Graphene light bulb set for shops
Posted On: 04/21/15
"A light bulb made with graphene - said by its UK developers to be the first commercially viable consumer product using...
Natural nanocrystals shown to strengthen concrete
Posted On: 04/01/15
"WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Cellulose nanocrystals derived from industrial byproducts have been shown to increase the str...
Discover the aerogel market that is expected to reach $1,896.6 million, globally, by 2020
Posted On: 03/30/15
"Aerogel is derived by replacement of the liquid component of the gel with a gas. It is mesoporous solid foam; composed...
Nanotech-makeover for city roads on the anvil
Posted On: 03/23/15
"KOCHI: Citizens can now look forward to better roads with the local self-government department planning to use nanotec...
New paint makes tough self-cleaning surfaces
Posted On: 03/13/15
"A new paint that makes robust self-cleaning surfaces has been developed by a team led by UCL researchers. The coating ...
Intelligent Pigments Heat, Clean, Save
Posted On: 03/12/15
"Pigments are getting smarter, enabling a new generation of coatings, concrete and plastics with greater potential than...
A Nanotech Skylight That Looks Just Like the Sun Shining Overhead
Posted On: 02/24/15
"A breakthrough light fixture called CoeLux uses LEDs and nano-materials to create a startling facsimile of sunlight......
Oak Ridge National Laboratory News: MATERIALS – NEXT-GENERATION INSULATION
Posted On: 02/20/15
"A composite foam insulation panel being developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and partners could reduce wall-gene...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory News: NANO – “GREEN” METAL OXIDES
Posted On: 02/20/15
"Water and nano-sized particles isolated from trees, plants and algae are the ingredients of a new recipe for low-cost ...
Smart Money is on Smart Coatings
Posted On: 02/06/15
"Coatings that self-heal, self-clean, beat back moisture, purify the air and otherwise tune into their environment are ...
Carbon nanoballs can greatly contribute to sustainable energy supply
Posted On: 01/27/15
"Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have discovered that the insulation plastic used in high-voltage cabl...
Anti-microbial coatings with a long-term effect for surfaces
Posted On: 01/21/15
"Researchers at the INM – Leibniz Institute for New Materials have now produced antimicrobial abrasion-resistant coat...
Particles Play with Concrete Strength
Posted On: 01/15/15
"Fine-tuning chemicals at a nanoscale level in concrete and other 'structurally complex' materials could be k...Breakthrough for Carbon Nanotube Solar Cells
Posted On: 01/12/15
Lighter, more flexible, and cheaper than conventional solar-cell materials, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have long shown pro...
Nanotechnology Increases Durability, Performance of Asphalt
Posted On: 01/05/15
Abstract: Iranian researchers proposed the simultaneous use of nanoparticles and nanofibers to increase the resistance ...
Nanotechnology: A Realistic Market Assessment
Posted On: 12/09/14
The global market for nanotechnology products was valued at $22.9 billion in 2013 and increased to about $26 billion in...
Researcher working to save energy with nanotechnology insulation
Posted On: 12/09/14
Mufit Akinc, a professor of materials science and engineering at Iowa State University and the U.S. Department of Energ...
Carbon-based concrete additive wins Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) environment award
Posted On: 12/05/14
A carbon-based technology that is being developed to add strength to concrete without much extra weight was recognised ...
Stronger and cleaner concrete enriched by Eden’s carbon nanotubes (CNT) set for trials in Australia
Posted On: 12/05/14
Trials are to be undertaken in the United States and Australia over the next two years to test the potential of Perth-b...
Cellulose Nanomaterials — A Path Towards Commercialization Workshop Report
Posted On: 12/01/14
"Cellulose nanomaterials have demonstrated potential applications in a wide array of industrial sectors, including elec...
Nanocoatings Set for Mega Growth
Posted On: 11/04/14
Gaining quickly on conventional coatings, nanocoatings are headed for exponential growth, with revenue expected to reac...
Beyond LEDs: Brighter, new energy-saving flat panel lights based on carbon nanotubes
Posted On: 10/15/14
Scientists have developed a new type of energy-efficient flat light source based on carbon nanotubes with very low powe...
CurTran and Weatherford Sign Long-Term Contract for New LiteWire™ Nanotechnology
Posted On: 09/02/14
HOUSTON, April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CurTran LLC today announced that it has signed its first contract for LiteWire...