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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...
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NanoGraphene Inc. Presents A Cutting-Edge Graphene Application
Posted On: 08/01/17
Benefits of Graphene Utilization in the Cement Industry
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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’...
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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 De...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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 mo...
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...
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 mat...
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 de...
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...
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 pro...
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 cel...
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 ...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...