Nanoemulsions, which are fine dispersions of oil and water phases, are particularly effective for incorporating hydrophobic ...

Surface-to-volume ratio is a fundamental concept in nanotechnology that describes the relationship between the surface area and volume of a material or object. As the size of a material decreases to ...

Nanotechnology in Agriculture Market is Segmented by Type (Nanoscale Carriers, Nanolignocellulosic Materials, Clay Nanotubes, Biosensors), by Application (Fertilizers pesticides, Herbicides, Plant ...

A catalyst often becomes more effective when it has more surface area, so by using a nanocatalyst, you can speed up and scale up the process. This can also potentially cut costs and make the processes ...

Scientists in China have developed a precise method to grow titanium dioxide nanorod arrays with controllable spacing, ...

It's no surprise that the Bay Area -- with its concentration of computer scientists, venture capitalists and biotechnology giants -- is a leading contender in the emerging field of nanotechnology ...

Although the nanotech business is still in its infancy, that hasn't stopped several Bay Area firms from placing their bets now on the technology of making things small. Quantum Dot, Nanosys and ...

Nano Terra, Inc. today announced it is acquiring Surface Logix, Inc., a drug development company founded by renowned Harvard scientist Professor Georg ...

Using principles from rocket science, researchers have created carbon with a record-breaking surface area. The material can soak up about twice the amount of CO2 as current activated carbon ...