The study elucidates the structure of this native oxide layer on aluminum nanoparticles and shows that simple thermal treatments—i.e., heating the particles to temperatures of up to 500 degrees ...

Naomi Halas’ lab of nanotechnology at Rice University has discovered an innovative method to enhance the catalytic capabilities of aluminum nanoparticles. This was achieved by annealing the ...

Micro-emulsion processes are often used to produce nanoparticles for pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications. An additional process that is based on self-organized growth with templates and coatings ...

Nanoparticles are now being used for instance in the manufacture of scratchproof ... For instance, opaque substances become transparent (copper); inert materials become catalysts (platinum); stable ...

Nanoparticles are particles that exist on a nanometre scale (i.e., below 100 nm in at least one dimension). They can possess physical properties such as uniformity, conductance or special optical ...

Turns out, some nonstick pots and pans are better than others — but you might want to stay away from one type entirely.

A 550-pound satellite will release about 66 pounds of aluminum oxide nanoparticles during reentry. Starlink’s satellites have grown heavier over time, with the latest version weighing in at ...

He opted for anodized aluminum PCBs to eliminate flex when plugging away and give the device a more refined look. Check it out in action after the break! [Lun] designed the project in Fusion 360 ...

It looks like a tube made of glass but it’s actually aluminum. Well, aluminum with an asterisk beside it — this is not elemental aluminum but rather a material made using it. We got onto the ...

Cans are making a comeback, providing a boost for an industry that recently got crushed.

Studies have not found evidence that aluminum contributes to Alzheimer’s disease development. But research is ongoing, and you could be a part of it. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that ...