Posts Tagged ‘North Carolina State University’

Paper Describes Functional Nanomaterials For Medical, Health Devices

Paper Describes Functional Nanomaterials For Medical, Health Devices

A team led by researchers from North Carolina State University has published a paper that describes the use of a technique called atomic layer deposition to incorporate “biological functionality” into complex nanomaterials, which could lead to a new generation of... (Continue reading)

Cooper appointed interim director of Birck Nanotechnology Center

Cooper appointed interim director of Birck Nanotechnology Center

ooper, the Jai N. Gupta Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will succeed Timothy Sands, who was selected Feb. 11 as Purdue’s new executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Cooper’s appointment, announced Tuesday (March 2) by Alan Rebar, executive... (Continue reading)

Nanowires Pave Way For Nanodevices

Nanowires Pave Way For Nanodevices

Silicon nanowires are attracting significant attention from the electronics industry due to the drive for ever-smaller electronic devices, from cell phones to computers. The operation of these future devices, and a wide array of additional applications, will depend on the... (Continue reading)

Study Shows How Nanotubes Affect Lining of Lungs

Study Shows How Nanotubes Affect Lining of Lungs

Tiny carbon nanotubes are being considered for use in everything from sports equipment to medical applications, but a great deal remains unknown about whether these materials cause respiratory or other health problems. Now a collaborative study from North Carolina State... (Continue reading)