Fullerene Nanogears. NASA public domain image colelction.
(April 1, 1997) The Numerical Aerospace Simulation Systems Division (NAS) of the NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California is conducting research into molecular-sized devices known as Nanotechnology.... More
Microgravity. NASA public domain image colelction.
Cadmium sulfide -- a semiconductor material -- can be grown in nanoclusters. Small molecules of cadmium sulfide, shown here, can be prepared by traditional chemical methods. However, if larger, more uniform nan... More
Microgravity. NASA public domain image colelction.
NASA is looking to biological techniques that are millions of years old to help it develop new materials and technologies for the 21st century. Sponsored by NASA, Viola Vogel, director of Washington University'... More
Microgravity. NASA public domain image colelction.
NASA is looking to biological techniques that are millions of years old to help it develop new materials and technologies for the 21st century. Sponsored by NASA, Jeffrey Brinker of the University of New Mexico... More
Biotechnology. NASA public domain image colelction.
NASA is looking to biological techniques that are millions of years old to help it develop new materials and nanotechnology for the 21st century. Sponsored by NASA, Jerzy Bernholc, a principal investigator in t... More
Microgravity. NASA public domain image colelction.
NASA is looking to biological techniques that are millions of years old to help it develop new materials and technologies for the 21st century. Sponsored by NASA, Jeffrey Brinker of the University of New Mexico... More
Microgravity. NASA public domain image colelction.
Paul Ducheyne, a principal investigator in the microgravity materials science program and head of the University of Pernsylvania's Center for Bioactive Materials and Tissue Engineering, is leading the trio as t... More
Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya ...
Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya Meyyappan, Chief Scientist of Nanotechnology
Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya ...
Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya Meyyappan, Chief Scientist of Nanotechnology
Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya ...
Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya Meyyappan, Chief Scientist of Nanotechnology
A close up of a very intricate design. Nano technology construction sc...
The art of fractal art / A close up of a very intricate design / Public domain stock illustration.
A close up of a metal object with liquid pouring out of it. Liquid ora...
Orange and red abstract fractal art / A close up of a metal object with liquid pouring out of it / Public domain stock illustration.
Dr. Kristopher A. Darling, a materials scientist with
Dr. Kristopher A. Darling, a materials scientist with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory earns the title of DOD Lab Scientist of the Quarter for his published findings in the journal Nature of a revolutionary pr... More
Using nanotechnology inside gel samples scientists
Using nanotechnology inside gel samples scientists will see what happens to the brain during an explosion — at the cellular level.
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, and industry partner—DTS, commemorated the delivery of four new manikins known ... More
Chemical and Biological Defense Science & Technology Conference
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Chemical and Biological Technologies Department will host the 2017 Chemical and Biological Defense Science & Technology (CBD S&T) Conference Nov. 28-30, 2017, in Long Beach, Calif.
Next-Generation DNA Delivery Devices
A number of DNA vaccine delivery devices are in commercial development which have the potential to overcome these logistical burdens. Several of them will be evaluated by medical personnel at the Delivery of Nu... More
Ebola Virus Disease, US Navy Photogrpah
When Ebola virus disease (EVD) reared its head in May in the Congo, the world was armed with the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine thanks to interagency collaboration efforts by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Chemical ... More
A student presents a flower billowing smoke after it
A student presents a flower billowing smoke after it was dipped in liquid nitrogen at the ninth annual Marine Corps Systems Command Quantico STEM Camp June 26, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. MCSC,... More
Army materials scientist Dr. Kristopher A. Darling
Army materials scientist Dr. Kristopher A. Darling has been studying nanostructures for about five years. He started working at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory after earning his doctoral degree from North Car... More
Army scientists say nanomaterials will tell them in
Army scientists say nanomaterials will tell them in real time what happens at the cellular level when a blast occurs.
Army researcher Anthony J. Roberts inflates a balloon
Army researcher Anthony J. Roberts inflates a balloon with hydrogen produced from a chemical reaction between water and an aluminum nanomaterial powder discover at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen ... More
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, and industry partner—DTS, commemorated the delivery of four new manikins known ... More
Dr. Tina Brower-Thomas, executive director of education
Dr. Tina Brower-Thomas, executive director of education at Howard University, leads a nanotechnology demonstration at the ninth annual Marine Corps Systems Command Quantico STEM Camp June 26, aboard Marine Corp... More
Dr. Kristopher A. Darling says he hopes people will
Dr. Kristopher A. Darling says he hopes people will look at his work and take it even farther.
Biologist Rebecca Jimenez infuses gel samples with
Biologist Rebecca Jimenez infuses gel samples with fluorescent properties in order to discover technology solutions to protect Soldiers.
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, and industry partner—DTS, commemorated the delivery of four new manikins known ... More
Eric Jackson, information systems security manager
Eric Jackson, information systems security manager for Program Executive Officer Land Systems, demonstrates how to cut a plastic pipe at the ninth annual Marine Corps Systems Command Quantico STEM Camp June 24,... More
Researcher Nile Bunce uses ultraviolet light to illuminate
Researcher Nile Bunce uses ultraviolet light to illuminate fluorescent materials that may help scientists to understand the effects of blast pressure on the human brain.
In a demonstration, Army researcher Anthony J. Roberts
In a demonstration, Army researcher Anthony J. Roberts powers a radio-controlled toy tank with hydrogen harvested from a unique chemical reaction. Scientists and engineers have found a way to split hydrogen and... More
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, and industry partner—DTS, commemorated the delivery of four new manikins known ... More
A student accepts a certificate during an awards ceremony
A student accepts a certificate during an awards ceremony at the ninth annual Marine Corps Systems Command Quantico STEM Camp June 28, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. MCSC, who hosted the camp, eng... More
Dr. Mark Griep, center, is a materials engineer of
Dr. Mark Griep, center, is a materials engineer of the Composite and Hybrid Materials Branch in ARL’s Weapons and Material’s Research Directorate. His current research efforts are focused on structure property ... More
Biologist Rebecca Jimenez infuses gel samples with
Biologist Rebecca Jimenez infuses gel samples with fluorescent properties in order to discover technology solutions to protect Soldiers.
APS - Nanoprobe - Two men working on a machine in a factory
Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory. Nanoprobe.
Nanofibers (6146486611)
Bone-like cell growth on nanofibers: confocal microscope images detail the growth of a human bone marrow stromal cell (actin filaments in the cell "skeleton" are stained orange) on a nanofiber scaffold (green).... More
Nanoforest (15535614745)
A nanoforest of nanowire lithium-ion batteries. See also www.nist.gov/mml/msed/microscopic_batteries092614.cfm Credit: Oleshko/NIST Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for in... More
Nanoknife - A close up of a plant with a stem
Nanotechnology; nanoknife Description: Scanning electron micrograph of a prototype 'nanoknife' shows a single carbon nanotube stretched between two tungsten needles. Triangular probe is the tip of an atomic fo... More
Public Domain Images - Nanomagnetics (16087461143)
(Left) Polarization sensitive light microscopy shows the pattern of north poles (black) and south poles (white) on thin layer of magnetic cobalt. (Right) The researchers found that the pattern of north poles an... More
Nanomechanical measurements (5974656197)
Nanomechanical measurements (model system and microimage of typical specimen). a) thin rigid film on elastic substrate b) initial strain induces surface wrinkles parallel to stress c) additional strain induces ... More
Nanoparticle (15349401588)
A high-resolution transmission electron microscope photograph of a single silicon nanoparticle. See also www.nist.gov/mml/bbd/rm-8027-092414.cfm Credit: NIST Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products withi... More
Nanoparticles; Plant DNA Damage (6947279260)
Graphic showing that increasing exposure to cupric oxide bulk particles (BPs) and nanoparticles (NPs) by radish plants also increases the impact on growth with NPs showing the largest impact. From left to right... More
Nanopores (8364931326) - A diagram of the process of polymerization
A recent NIST patent shows that nanopores, which may one day help doctors perform quick analysis of blood samples, are not harmed by the polymerization process that could help nanopores operate in biochips. Pol... More
Nanorod Rotation (14741303024)
Inference of nanorod rotation: A nanoparticle traces the microvortical flow around a nanorod rotating at up to 150,000 RPM propelled by ultrasound. See also www.nist.gov/cnst/nanorod-072114.cfm Credit: Balk/NIS... More
Nanodots; data storage (5887268219)
False-color image of 50-nanometer cobalt-palladium nanodots made with a magnetic force microscope provides both topographic and magnetic profiles. The darker dots are magnetized in the up direction (representin... More
Nanoparticle Research (5887833844)
Nanoparticle additives to lubricants commonly combined with refrigerants used in chillers may encourage secondary nucleation-bubbles on top of bubbles. The double-bubble effect enhances boiling heat transfer an... More
Nanopore-based single molecule mass spectrometry (5884864158)
Each molecule passing through the nanopore can be identified by monitoring the change it causes in an ionic current flowing across the membrane. When different molecules (purple and green objects) enter the por... More
Nanoscale Ductility (5887832806)
NIST researchers have shown that substances such as silica that are brittle in bulk exhibit ductile behavior at the nanoscale. Computer simulations demonstrate the material extension and necking that occurs dur... More
Nanosoccer Robots (5887832398)
A photograph of a typical nanosoccer robot compared in size to red blood cells. About 200 of these robots could stretch in a line across the top of a plain M&M® candy. Credit: Craig McGray Disclaimer: Any menti... More
Nanotechnology; Nanomanufacturing; Nanotube Sizing (5887838198)
New NIST materials research shows that, under certain conditions, carbon nanotubes can be encouraged to sort themselves by length Courtesy National Institute of Standards and Technology Disclaimer: Any mention... More
Nanotube; Laser (5887264897)
Credit: NIST Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for information only; it does not imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST. Use of NIST Information: These World Wide Web... More
Nanowires (5884868572)
ZnO nanowires to grow out of the circular copper substrate in all directions, as seen in this scanning electron micrograph. Detail image shows copper droplets at the tip of some nanowires. Credit: NIST Disclaim... More
Nanowires (5940498643)
Colorized micrograph of semiconductor nanowires grown at NIST in a precisely controlled array of sizes and locations. Credit: K. Bertness/NIST Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products within NIST web page... More
Nanofluidics; 3-D (5887831448)
(A) Schematic of the NIST-Cornell nanofluidic device with complex 3-D surfaces. Each step of the staircase seen on the side marks a different depth within the chamber. The letter E shows the direction of the el... More
Nanoparticles (5888572898)
Schematic of a spherical magnetite nanoparticle shows the unexpected variation in magnetic moment between the particle's interior and exterior when subjected to a strong magnetic field. The core's moment (black... More
Nanoglassblowing (5887266559)
Left: Schematic of a T-junction nanofluidic device with a "nanoglassblown" funnel-shaped entrance to a nanochannel. The funnel tapers down to 150 micrometers (about the diameter of a human hair) at the nanochan... More
Nanoscale Ductility (5887265713)
NIST researchers have shown that substances such as silica that are brittle in bulk exhibit ductile behavior at the nanoscale. Computer simulations demonstrate the material extension and necking that occurs dur... More
Nanoscale Line Roughness (5884303799)
A colorized scanning electron microscope image shows the "waviness" or roughness of edges on reference lines made of silicon that are about 100 nanometers wide. Credit: B. Bunday, SEMATECH/K. Talbott, NIST Disc... More
Nanoparticles; Microscope Design (5887265603)
Heart of the orthogonal tracking microscope system developed at NIST is this nanoparticle solution sample well etched in silicon. Careful orientation of the silicon crystal makes it possible to chemically etch ... More
Nanoscale Blasting Adjusts Resistance in Magnetic Sensors (5941045222)
Cartoon illustrates new NIST technique for selectively modifying resistance of a semiconductor device layer. (Top) First layer - in this case a composite of copper and cobalt - and an insulating buffer layer of... More
Nanotechnology; Fluorescent Nanodots (5887270769)
Tagging Faulty Genes With Fluorescent Nanodots Courtesy NIST Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for information only; it does not imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST... More
Nanotechnology; Materials; Nanofriction (5887270073)
The NIST Advanced Measurement Laboratory includes sophisticated low-vibration "clean rooms." Here, materials researcher Stephen Hsu prepares to measure nanoscale friction between a diamond tip and a silicon sur... More
Nanotechnology; Nanomanufacturing (5887270345)
Physicist Thomas LeBrun uses a special joystick to manipulate nanowires with "optical tweezers." A highly focused laser beam attracts microscopic objects and can be used to pick up and precisely position nanoco... More
Nanotube; Laser (5887831894)
Credit: NIST Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for information only; it does not imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST. Use of NIST Information: These World Wide Web... More
Nanowire Transistor (5884870314)
A schematic diagram of the NIST nanowire transistor. Credit: National Institute of Standards and Technology Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for information only; it does ... More
Nanowires (5884868290)
ZnO nanowires to grow out of the circular copper substrate in all directions, as seen in this scanning electron micrograph. Detail image shows copper droplets at the tip of some nanowires. Credit: NIST Disclaim... More
Nanowires (5887263755)
Graphic illustrates a single row of nanowires (cylinders with red tops) with fin-shaped nanowalls extending outward. Credit: NIST Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for info... More
Nanowires (5887263715)
The scanning electron microscope image shows four rows of nanowires and their corresponding nanowalls, nicknamed "nano LEDs" because they emit light when electrically charged. The distance across the micrograph... More
Some Like It Hot. How to Heat a Nano Bathtub the JILA Way (5940517219)
Infrared laser light heats the water in "nano bathtub" for JILA research on individual RNA molecules. Credit: K. Talbott/NIST Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for informat... More
Cellulose Nanotechnology (36931269271)
The process of moving cellulose nanomaterials (CNs) from a research endeavor to a commercial application took a big step forward in late July. Engineers and scientists at Oregon State University (OSU) worked wi... More
Drive-in - A diagram of a gas that is in the water
Italiano: fase di drive-in-drogaggio per diffusione
Esempioplasma
Italiano: Plasma
Forme d'onda di tensione e corrente
Italiano: forme d'onda di tensione e corrente
Mallory 511 Project Figure 1
Carbon nanotubes functioning in a solar cell
Sinusoidi di scarica - A diagram of a wave and its amplitude
Italiano: corrente e tensione in scarica ac
A YES molecular logic gate
A YES molecular logic gate receptive to sodium ions
An integrated logic gate by A. Coskun
A two-input integrated molecular logic gate by A. Coskun.
AND logic gate by Akkaya
Two-input AND logic gate by Akkaya with photodynamic therapeutic applications
INHIBIT molecular logic gate by Gunnlaugsson
Two-input INHIBIT molecular logic gate by Gunnlaugsson
PEDOT-TMA
Chemical strcture of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-tetramethacrylate - PEDOT-TMA
Selective Heparin Binding
Receptor for selective binding to heparine
Selective Tannine Binding
Selective Tannine Binding
Twisted acene synth
Skeletal structures for the double-Diels–Alder reaction of a furan with a benzyne followed by reduction to aromatize the new rings, giving a pentacene
Two-input AND molecular logic gate sensor for protons and electrons
Two-input fluorescent AND molecular logic gate sensor for protons and electrons
Patent drawing - Utah array pat5215088 - . Public domain image
From Richard A. Normann's US Patent #5,215,088 Three-dimensional electrode deviceFrançais : Électrode en 3D, illustration tirée du brevet US n° 5 215 088, Richard A. Normann et al.