News tagged with nanofibres


Breakthrough research could speed up the recovery of injured athletes

Breakthrough research could speed up the recovery of injured athletes

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Apr 21, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 2

(PhysOrg.com) -- A tendon can be one of the most common and frustrating injuries for an athlete - often forcing them to stay away from the sports field for up to eight weeks.





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Bioactive glass nanofibers produced

Bioactive glass nanofibers produced

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (7) | comments 0

A team of researchers from the University of Vigo, Rutgers University in the United States and Imperial College London, in the United Kingdom, has developed "laser spinning", a novel method of producing glass ...


'Intelligent' materials to revolutionize surgical implants

'Intelligent' materials to revolutionize surgical implants

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Dec 03, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (19) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A brand new process that could revolutionise the reliability and durability of surgical implants, such as hip and knee replacements, has today, 2 December 08, received recognition for its ...


Nanotube formation captured on video

Nanotube formation captured on video

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Mar 02, 2007 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (22) | comments 0

A Cambridge University-led team of scientists have successfully produced live video footage that shows how carbon nanotubes, more than 10,000 times smaller in diameter than a human hair, form.


Watch amazing footage of how nanotubes form

Watch amazing footage of how nanotubes form

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created May 09, 2007 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (18) | comments 0

A team of scientists led by the Department's Dr Stephan Hofmann have successfully produced live video footage that shows how carbon nanotubes, more than 10,000 times smaller in diameter than a human hair, ...


Major breakthrough in lithium battery technology reported

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created May 18, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (49) | comments 18

An NSERC-funded lab at the University Of Waterloo has laid the groundwork for a lithium battery that can store and deliver more than three times the power of conventional lithium ion batteries.


Scientists on the way to sifting out a cure for HIV

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Feb 15, 2007 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (45) | comments 0

HIV may one day be able to be filtered from human blood saving the lives of millions of people, thanks to a world-first nano-membrane innovation by Queensland University of Technology scientists.


A better image for plastic solar cells

A better image for plastic solar cells

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Jul 07, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (15) | comments 0

A new way to help technologists develop efficient and inexpensive plastic electronic devices, such as plastic solar cells and a new type of transistor was showcased by physicist Andrea Liscio, who is supported ...



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