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Nano hetero nuclear fuel structure

The direct energy conversion of nuclear energy requires nano-structured nuclear fuel. The principle of the radiation energy direct conversion is the usage of the knock-on electrons produced by the moving particle interaction with the lattice. [...]

Effect of particle size on the mechanical properties of polymer matrix nanocomposite

Zhou Y.X., White E.T, Jeelani S., Tuskegee University, US

In the present investigation, we have studied effect of inclusions size on mechanical properties of nanocomposite materials containing SC-15 epoxy resin and TiO2 particles. Micro sized particles have little effect on modulus and strength of [...]

Transport of Ionic Electrolytes and Proteins through Semipermeable Membrane

Leung S.W., Trigo C., Daniels C.K., Bhushan A., Lai J.C.K., Idaho State University, US

Surfactants are known to influence functions of many proteins in membranes, cells and tissues. Because most studies to elucidate the effects of surfactants on membrane-bound proteins and cells employed heterogeneous or complex systems, it is [...]

Windows of Opportunity: A New Platform to Understand Structure-Property Relationships in Nanotechnology

Miller J.M, Kearns G.J., Hutchison J.E., Dune Sciences, LLC, US

Excitement about nanotechnology derives from unique size/structure dependent properties of nanoscale materials. Methods to prepare a wide range of structures are now available, but a limited fundamental understanding of structure-function relationships remains a significant challenge [...]

Single-Molecule Study of Dendrimer-Hydrocarbon Interaction

Pasupathy K., Jones A.T., Ke P.C., Clemson University, US

Dendrimers are star-branched polymers which have broad applications from energy harvesting, catalysis, drug delivery, to gas-hydrate prevention in the petroleum industry. However the underlining mechanisms of these applications are not well understood. Here we present [...]

Direct Parallel Patterning of Multiplex DNA and protein arrays

Rozhok S., Amro N., Fragala J., Levesque T., Nelson M., NanoInk Inc, US

Multiplex DNA and protein arrays can be routinely generated on glass or metal-coated substrates via Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN) using new commercially available DPN accessories like multiple pen arrays and inkwells.

Nanofabrication of Biomaterial, CNT and Organic Polymer Patterned Thinfilms using Piezoelectric Ink Jet Printing

Sumerel J.L., Deravi L.F., Wright D.W., Dimatix, Inc., US

In contrast to thermal ink jetting that uses heat to generate fluid drop ejection, MEMS-constructed piezoelectric ink jet printheads use a thin PZT slab bonded to a silicon diaphragm to generate acoustic energy that drives [...]

Electric Field Process for the Fabrication of Higher Order Structures form Biomolecule Derivatized Nanoparticles

Heller M.J., Dehlinger D., Sullivan B., Esener S., University of California San Diego, US

An electronic microarray has been used to carry out directed self-assembly of higher order 3D structures from Biotin/Streptavidin and DNA derivatized nanoparticles. Structures with up to fifty layers of alternating biotin and streptavidin and DNA [...]

Silicon Nanowire Transistors Fabricated by the Mass-Manufacturable, Self-Assembling “Grow-in-Place” Approach

Shan Y., Fonash S.J., Pennsylvania State University, US

Silicon nanowire (SiNW) transistor fabrication, until our work, has had environmental concerns and manufacturing issues arising from the use of a complex process flow involving SiNW growth and harvesting followed by nanowire positioning, aligning and [...]

Gas Phase Nanoparticle Integration

Barry C.R., Jacobs H.O., University of Minnesota, US

We report on two gas phase nanoparticle integration processes to assemble nanoparticles and other nanomaterials onto desired areas on a substrate. We expect these processes to work with any material that can be charged including [...]