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Versatile nanosponge
Scientists from the U.S. Rice University in collaboration with Penn State University have developed a nanosponge, which is composed of carbon nanotubes enriched by boron.
Thermoelectric nanofibers from Purdue University
Researchers at the Purdue University have developed technology that is able to convert excess(wasted) heat energy into electrical energy.
Nanofibrous aerogels
Shu-Hong Yu’s team from the University of Science and Technology of China has developed new type of hydro/aerogel containing carbon nanofibers. Aerogel was developed through a simple template-directed hydrothermal carbonization process.
Ultrafine polyimide nanofibers as a Kevlar replacement?
Polyimide (PI) materials are known for their lightweight, good chemical resistance (especially against weak acids, esters, ethers, alcohols and freons), thermal stability (withstands prolonged exposure to temperatures around 260 °C, short term exposure over 400 °C) and excellent mechanical properties which can be further improved by fiberglass or carbon fibers reinforcement, and reach an excellent mechanical strength values. They are also resistant inherently...
Nanofibrous gas sensors efficient in extreme conditions
Environmental pollution by emissions from internal combustion engines or power plants is enormous, and therefore is rapidly growing need for sensitive and reliable gas sensors that are able to work in challenging conditions (at temperatures above 500 °C). These gas sensors (especially for oxygen and carbon monoxide) may play an important role in the optimization of many processes in industry and fuel combustion efficiency improvent with the resulting emissions reduction.
Antimicrobial nanofibers with permanent effect
Antimicrobial fibers are produced mainly due to the hygienic requirements fulfilment and their further use in the textile industry or also in medicine).
Fruit as a cheap nanofibers source for future materials
Scientists have devised a very simple and inexpensive method for biocompatible nanofibers production from fruit such as banana, pineapple and agave with wide potential applications.