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Thermally Conductive Polymers Improve Nanofibers

Stretching polyethylene at the nanoscale results in a more “ideal” single-crystalline fiber, which dramatically boosts its level of thermal conductivity to that of pure metals such as platinum, iron, and nickel. This could revolutionize manufacturing because PE is electrically insulating, lighter weight, and less expensive than metal.

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2-D Nanomaterials Revolutionizing <br />Device Design

2-D Nanomaterials Revolutionizing Device Design

A new generation of electronic devices is emerging as a result of recent advances in research involving two-dimensional nanomaterials, including graphene and Molybdenum disulfide.

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Nano Sensors <br />for Cyborg Flesh

Nano Sensors for Cyborg Flesh

Researchers at MIT have found a way to build tissues with silicon nano wire sensors. The wires are woven into a sponge-like polymer mesh, which is then seeded with cells.

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Nanotechnology Institute

Dedicated to the advancement of nanotechnology. Welcoming engineers, scientists, finance and business professionals, government leaders, and students.

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Applied Mechanics Division (AMD)

Engineering and Technology Management Group (ETMG)

Committee on Power Boilers

Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter one atom or molecule at a time to make tiny structures or tools with one or more dimensions between one and 100 nanometers (a billionth of a meter). Many “nanotech” devices are made of new materials and some self-assemble. Some use conventional (Newtonian) physics and quantum mechanics, where physical properties can change in unexpected ways. Nanotech applications include biology and medicine, electronics, mechanics, photonics, and ion transport.