Turning Fish Waste into Quality Carbon-based Nanomaterial

Scientists develop a simple, fast, and energy-efficient synthesis method for producing exceptional carbon nano-onions from fish scales Carbon nano-onions (CNOs), a form of carbon nanostructure with excellent electrical and thermal conductivities, find several applications in biomedicine, bioimaging, energy conversion, and electronics. However, conventional methods to produce them suffer from high complexity, toxicity, and energy consumption. […] The post Turning Fish Waste into Quality Carbon-based Nanomaterial appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

New Research from Pusan National University Sheds Light on Nature of Friction in Multi-layered Graphene

New study provides insights into how surface structures influence nanoscale friction in this promising 2D material Multi-layered graphene is a promising carbon-based nanomaterial for a variety of next-generation technologies, but the relationships between its surface structures and properties are not entirely clear. Now, in a recent study, Pusan National University scientists analyze how surface structures […] The post New Research from Pusan National University Sheds Light on Nature of Friction in Multi-layered Graphene appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

National Highways to trial nanotech asphalt

National Highways is to begin trials of asphalt incorporating graphene, to learn if adding the high-strength nanomaterial might help make road surfaces more durable. Graphene is a form of carbon in which individual atoms are arranged in flat sheets, each firmly linked to its neighbours… The post National Highways to trial nanotech asphalt appeared first on Construction News.

Quantum Materials Shareholder Update

San Marcos, TX (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum Materials Corp (QTMM) (“Quantum” or the “Company”), a leading American nanomaterial and cadmium free quantum dot producer and product company, is issuing this release to provide shareholder and investors with information regarding the Company We are pleased to share the company-wide progress, provide details regarding the SEC action, the […] The post Quantum Materials Shareholder Update appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Canatu signs a major Joint Development Agreement with DENSO to increase Carbon NanoBud (CNB™) film manufacturing productivity

VANTAA Finland — High-tech carbon nanomaterial developer Canatu has signed a major Joint Development Agreement with DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, to develop high-performance reactors used in Carbon NanoBud (CNBTM) film production. The collaboration aims to improve CNB film manufacturing productivity x 3 compared with the current throughput. To achieve higher productivity, the 1.5-year development project will focus on […] The post Canatu signs a major Joint Development Agreement with DENSO to increase Carbon NanoBud (CNB™) film manufacturing productivity appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Elite Nano Pacific

Elite Nano Pacific is a Fiji-based enterprise that provides nanotechnology-based protective coating solutions to prevent corrosion and increase materials’ lifespan. Through the applied use of nanotechnology, they are also able to save on raw materials, energy and water, as well as to reduce greenhouse gases and hazardous wastes. In such way, they contribute to fight climate change by indirectly supporting clean air, renewable energy, nontoxic surroundings, and the opportunity to live in a healthy community. * SDG 3 Good health and well-being SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities * SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production * SDG 13 (Climate action) * SDG 1 No Poverty - * SDG 5 Gender equality * SDG 8 Decent work and Economic * SDG 14 Life Below Waters * SDG 15 life on Land