nanomaterial – TechConnect Briefs

Development of Li-rich Layered Cathode Nanomaterials for High Energy Li-ion Batteries

Tan C., Aegis Technology, Inc, US

There is a great interest in developing energy storage systems based on more advanced lithium ion (Li-ion) battery technology, which has wide applications over the range from small portable electronics (cell phone, laptop) to large [...]

Enhanced in vitro testing model for rapid risk assessment of ingested nanomaterials

Carnovale C., Guarnieri D., De Angelis I., Barone F., Sabella S., Italian Institute of Technology, IT

Following advances in the synthesis of manufactured nanomaterials, interest for their inclusion in various consumer products has increased. Due to various factors including their unique optical and antimicrobial properties, likely applications of nanomaterials include textiles, [...]

Novel Structure, Properties, and Synthesis of Refractory Carbides

Dyatkin B., Laskoski M., Rock B.Y., Qadri S., Kolel-Veetil M., Keller T.M., Gamache R.M., U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, US

Ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) and refractory carbides with high hardness and oxidation resistance demonstrate significant promise in armor and hypersonic engine applications. However, to date, they have been too brittle and expensive to widely implement [...]

Inkjet Printed Flexible Electronics on Organic Substrate for Wearable Electronics

Lee H., Ma K., Kennesaw State University, US

Printed electronics have shown tremendous growth in recent years, and the demand for faster, smaller, cheaper, and more efficient printed devices is ever increasing. Inkjet printing is a technology which has demonstrated the ability to [...]

Nanoelectrochromics for Smart Windows: Materials and Methodologies

Gao T., Jelle B.P., Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO

Abstract By actively regulating the solar radiation (both visible and near infrared part) passing through the window aperture, electrochromic (EC) smart windows can improve both the energy efficiency and the user comfort of windows. Thus, [...]

In Vitro Assessment of Nano-Cerium Oxide (nCeO2) and Nano-Ferric Oxide (nFe2O3) on Fibrogenic and Carcinogenic Potential

Wang L., Davidson D., Stueckle T., Derk R., Chen M., Sotiriou G.A., Demokritou P., Luanpitpong S., Ma J., Mercer R.R., Castranova V., Rojanasakul Y., National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, US

Goal of the present study is to investigate the specific cellular responses to nCeO2 and nFe2O3 in various lung cell types and develop an in vitro chronic exposure model to predict the potential fibrogenic and [...]

Nano-Safety Science for ensuring safety of nanomaterials ~Biological assessment of silica nanoparticles focused on neutrophil~

Higashisaka K., Kunieda A., Iwahara Y., Tanaka K., Tsunoda S., Yoshioka Y., Tsutsumi Y., Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, JP

Nanomaterials (NM) with particle sizes below 100 nm display unique properties compared to conventional materials with a submicron size. On the other hand, the debate on safety of NM has expanded worldwide. Therefore, to fully [...]

Enhanced Mechanical and Cytocompatibility Properties of Novel 3D Printed Osteochondral Scaffolds

Holmes B., Zhang LG., The George Washington University, US

A series of novel 3D osteochondral computer aided models were designed including a homogenous cross-hatched structure, a bi-phasic structure consisting of a cross hatched pattern and an intersecting rings structure, and a biphasic “key” model [...]

Renewable Energy Technology Gains by Interfacial Engineering with Carbon Nanomaterials

Vander Wal R.L., The Pennsylvania State University, US

Creating a new paradigm, nanomaterials, when used as interfacial modifiers have the potential to significantly alter the energy landscape, given that these processes occur predominantly at interfaces. The key concept is that the nanomaterials serve [...]

Renewable Energy Technology Gains by Interfacial Engineering with Carbon Nanomaterials

Vander Wal R.L., The Pennsylvania State University, US

Creating a new paradigm, nanomaterials, when used as interfacial modifiers have the potential to significantly alter the energy landscape, given that these processes occur predominantly at interfaces. The key concept is that the nanomaterials serve [...]