growth – TechConnect Briefs

A novel technique using SWCNTs to enhanced development and root growth of fig plants (Ficus carica)

Flores D., Chaves J.S., Chacón R., Schmidt A., Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, CR

The overall goal of this project is to look at possible mechanisms to explain the effects of SWCNTs in plant growth and its antimicrobial properties in order to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in [...]

A new method for vertical growth of silicon nanowire in the vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) process

Kim Y.J., Suh D., Lee M.L., Ryu H., Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), KR

We present a new facile method for vertical growth of the silicon nanowire (Si NW) that obviates the need for SiCl4 in vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) process. The VLS process that involves SiCl4 has two major disadvantages; [...]

In-situ Growth of Gold Nanoparticles Conductive Layer on Plastic Film as an Integrated Lead Ions Sensor

Zhang X., Hu C.G., Hu S.S., Hu C.G., Hu S.S., Wuhan University, CN

In this work, an in-situ chemical growth method was reported for grafting patterned gold nanoparticles (GNPs) conductive layers on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrates. This in-situ grown gold nanoparticle film could be used as a sensing [...]

Partnering in Nanotechnology Ventures: Critical Decision Factors

Woolley J.L., Santa Clara University, US

Business executives are often faced with the decision of whether to optimize the firm’s performance by partnering with another company or exploring growth alone. Although nanotechnology firms are no exception, the high level of tacit [...]

Growth and characterization of CNT Forests using Bimetallic Nanoparticles as Catalyst

Lee B.J., Lee G.S., Lee K.H., Sra A.K., Jang H.-S., Lee B.J., Lee G.S., Lee K.H., Overzeta L., Yang D.J., Lee B.J., Lee G.S., Lee K.H., The University of Texas at Dallas, US

In this poster, we will discuss about a simple efficient way of producing bimetallic FePt, FeCo alloy nanoparticles that are used as catalysts for continuous growth of forests of MWCNTs by PECVD or thermal CVD [...]

In-situ Study of SAMs Growth Process by Cross Analysis of AFM Height and Lateral Deflection

Wu C-L, Tseng F-G, Chieng C-C, National Tsing Hua University, TW

We set a model for analysis the AFM image, by cross analysis multiple channel, we can investigate more nano scale information on surafce property.

Coating Growth on Nanofibers: Multi-Scale Modeling, Simulations and Experiments

Buldum A., Clemons C., Evans E.A., Kreider K.L., Young G.W., The University of Akron, US

Theoretical and experimental investigations on nanoscale deposition technology are critical for nanoscale materials research and for future nanodevice applications. Moreover, because of the varied and coupled physical phenomena involved (mechanical, electromagnetic, chemical, thermal, etc.), the [...]

Growth Kinetics of Gold Nanoparticles

Murillo L.E., Viera O., Vicuña E., Briano J.G., Castro M.E., Ishikawa Y., Irizarry R., Solá L., University of Puerto Rico, US

We have measured the growth kinetics of gold nanoparticles in real time. Gold nanoparticles were formed from the reduction of gold (III) in aqueous solution and monitored with a stopped-flow reactor equipped with a diode [...]