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• 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...

• 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...

• 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 ...

• 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, red...

• 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 d...

• 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 pan...

• 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, red...

• 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’...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

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