Abstract: A nanoflow detector cell comprises a nanoflow detection cell template defming a sample channel transverse template and a reference channel transverse template, generally parallel to the sample channel, and spaced apart from the sample channel. Clear capillary tubing extends through the sample channel, defming a sample chamber, a portion of the capillary tubing extends out of each end of the sample channel, and is shaped to the template.

Abstract: A working electrode includes a conducting layer, a carbon nanotube layer electrophoretically deposited on the conducting layer; and a gold nanoparticle layer sputter-deposited on the carbon nanotube layer. A sensor chip having the working electrode and a method of fabricating the working electrode are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing a matrix containing nanostructures. The method includes obtaining a layer having a thickness of 10 nm-100 ?m, wherein the layer contains organic macromolecules arranged in a nanopattern, staining the layer with a solution containing a salt so that a portion of the salt is retained in the layer, and removing the organic mcaromolecules from the layer to form a matrix containing nanostructures. Also within the scope of this invention are nanostructures prepared by this method.

Abstract: An electrode including structures configured to prevent an intercalation layer from detaching from the electrode and/or a structure configured to create a region on the electrode having a lower concentration of intercalation material. The electrode includes a support filament on which the intercalation layer is disposed. The support filament optionally has nano-scale dimensions.

Abstract: A photonic crystal-metallic (PCM) structure receives an input light signal from a light source. The PCM structure includes a metal structure and a photonic crystal structure disposed adjacent the metal structure. The photonic crystal structure is configured to receive the input light signal such that the input light signal excites surface plasmons of the metallic structure and such that the input light signal is internally reflected within the photonic crystal structure.

Abstract: Techniques for an optical filter having robust crystallized nano-porous layers are disclosed herein. According to at least one embodiment, the optical filter includes a light-transmitting substrate and an optical coating. The optical coating is deposited on the light-transmitting substrate. The optical coating includes at least one crystallized nano-feature layer. The at least one crystallized nano-feature layer is deposited using high temperature oblique angle deposition and has a refractive index lower than a refractive index of the light-transmitting substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device comprising (a) a substrate having a surface and (b) an ordered array of posts over the surface, wherein the posts are capable of binding a protein or small molecule ligand, and wherein the pitch between adjacent posts is less than about 100 nm. The invention is also directed to methods for identifying the presence of an analyte in a fluid and to methods for measuring relative binding specificity or affinity between an analyte in a fluid and the posts, using the device of the present invention.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for producing a cellular drug release are disclosed. The method comprises: a) providing a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmacological agent adsorbed onto mesoporous hydroxyapatite (HAP) with hydrophobic surfaces; b) exposing the composition to a cell; c) causing entry of the mesoporous HAP into the cell and degradation of the HAP in the lysosomes of the cell and desorption of the agent from the mesoporous HAP; d) causing release of the desorbed agent from the lysosomes into the cytoplasm of the cell; and e) causing release of the desorbed agent to outside the cell. The composition comprises a) mesoporous HAP with hydrophobic surfaces; and b) a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmacological agent, adsorbed onto the hydrophobic surfaces of the mesoporous. HAP. The composition is characterized in that it constantly releases the agent in vivo for a period of at least 4 weeks.

Abstract: The invention discloses the incorporation of nanostructured additives into high-performance, hydrogen-rich polymeric materials to provide radiation shields for use against Galactic Cosmic Radiation and Solar Energetic Particles as well as secondary particulate and electromagnetic radiation resulting from nuclear reactions within the shield. Nanostructured materials are defined as having at least one dimension in the nanometer range, and may include metallic and metal-oxide nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanoclays, coated polymeric nanoparticles and pairs of materials forming a nanostructured interface. Functionalization of additives is performed to increase their compatability with polymeric materials. Hydrogen-rich polymers refer to those having interstitial hydrogen or hydrogen-containing materials pendant to the polymer backbone.

Abstract: An optical fiber phosphor screen including a thin film phosphor layer and an optical fiber faceplate, allowing interfering light in a cladding of the optical fibers to be reduced. The phosphor screen includes an angular filter including at least one layer arranged between the thin film phosphor layer and the optical fiber faceplate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nano-positive electrode material of lithium cell and preparation thereof. And the material comprising Lithium iron phosphate as substrate, conductive doping ion and voltage-boosting doping ion, have the general chemical formula: (Lix[M1-x])(Fey[N1-y])PO4, wherein: x=0.9˜0.96; y=0.93˜0.97; M represents conductive doping ion; N represents voltage-boosting doping ion. The material is prepared by solid phase reaction, of which the process for preparation includes: all raw materials is mixed homogeneously-milled into powder-pellet-formed-isothermally sintered for 2˜3 hours under 200˜400° C. in inner atmosphere-cooled-milled into powder-pellet-formed-isothermally sintered for 15˜20 hours under 500˜780° C. in inner atmosphere-cooled-milled into powder-airflow grinded and classified. The method is of low production cost, easy to operate, environment friendly and of high yield.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lens having broadband anti-reflective nanostructures formed using nano-island masks and a method for making the same, in which nanostructures having a size and period equal to or smaller than the light wavelength are formed on the surface of a lens to obtain a lens having decreased reflectance, increased transmittance and high efficiency. The lens having broadband anti-reflective nanostructures formed using nano-island masks comprises: a lens having a planar shape or a predetermined curvature; and anti-reflective nanostructures formed on one surface of the lens using nano-island masks, in which the horizontal and vertical cross-sections of the anti-reflective nanostructures have a size equal to or smaller than the light wavelength.

Abstract: The embodiments provide a carbon nanocapsule conjugated with at least one of the anticoagulants on the surface and an antithrombotic drug containing the anticoagulant-conjugated carbon nanocapsule as an active ingredient. The anticoagulant-conjugated carbon nanocapsule has less cytotoxicity and good biocompatibility. A method for preparing the anticoagulant-conjugated carbon nanocapsule is also provided.

Abstract: A membrane enhanced deionized capacitor (MEDC) device, consisting of insulating plates (6,7) and a series of MEDC unit cells, is provided. The MEDC unit cell includes a cation and anion ion-exchange membranes (2,4), one pair of carbon electrodes (1-1,1-2), a spacer (3) and an insulating holder (5) and is assembled in the order of [(1-1)/(2)/(3)/(5)/(4)/(1-2)]. The cation-exchange membrane combined with one electrode is used as negative electrosorptive electrode while the anion-exchange membrane combined with another electrode is used as positive electrode. Unit cells can be connected with each other in series, or in parallel. The devices can be made as either stack type or roll type.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments comprise an energy harvesting computer device in association with a communication device comprising interactive user interface operatively configured with CMOS multiple antennas on chip for boosting signal receptions and for providing faster data transmission speed. Disclosed embodiment encompasses three modes of communications—the Cell phone, wireless Internet applications, and Global communication and media information. Embodiments provide communication apparatus operable to enhance mobile communication efficiency with touch sensitive display comprising energy harvesting platform in communication with a charging circuit board configured with memories, processors, sensors, and modules. Embodiments further provide a gaming device, a wireless media device configured with touch pads comprising sensors being embedded in silicon substrate and fused in nano-fiber/microfiber material having excellent electrical characteristics.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording head includes a spin-torque oscillator between a main pole and a trailing shield. An oscillation layer of the spin-torque oscillator is formed by repeatedly stacking two or more laminates each including a metallic magnetic layer of a body-centered cubic crystalline metal and a metallic magnetic layer containing cobalt. The film thickness of each metallic magnetic layer is more than 0.2 nm and not more than 3 nm. The intensity of an anisotropic magnetic field is higher than a value obtained by subtracting the intensity of a gap magnetic field from the intensity of a diamagnetic field and lower than the intensity of the diamagnetic field.

Abstract: Provided are a biosensor, an apparatus and a method for detecting a biomolecule using the biosensor. The biosensor may include a supporting substrate, a semiconductor layer spaced apart from a top surface of the supporting substrate by supporting patterns, and a nano-motor array formed on a top surface of the semiconductor layer. The nano-motor array may include a plurality of nano-metal rods configured to exhibit an autonomous propulsion in a fluid.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a first substrate; a second substrate; a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first and second substrates; a color filter on one of the first and second substrates; a first polarization plate under the first substrate; a second polarization plate over the second substrate; a backlight unit under the first polarization plate; and a quantum rod sheet disposed between the color filter and the second polarization plate.

Abstract: The application relates to a composition comprising a hyperbranched polymer attached to a core and a biologically active moiety. The biologically active moiety is attached to the core by means of a substantially non-enzymatically cleavable linker L. The composition can be used to deliver the biologically active moiety to its target.

Abstract: Provided are electrode layers for use in rechargeable batteries, such as lithium ion batteries, and related fabrication techniques. These electrode layers have interconnected hollow nanostructures that contain high capacity electrochemically active materials, such as silicon, tin, and germanium. In certain embodiments, a fabrication technique involves forming a nanoscale coating around multiple template structures and at least partially removing and/or shrinking these structures to form hollow cavities. These cavities provide space for the active materials of the nanostructures to swell into during battery cycling. This design helps to reduce the risk of pulverization and to maintain electrical contacts among the nanostructures. It also provides a very high surface area available ionic communication with the electrolyte. The nanostructures have nanoscale shells but may be substantially larger in other dimensions.

Abstract: A device is provided by use of a helical substituted polyacetylene. The device comprises a structure comprised of a helical substituted polyacetylene having a helical main chain, and a pair of electrodes for applying a voltage or electric current to the structure, wherein the molecule of the helical substituted polyacetylene has a length larger than the distance between the pair of the electrodes.

Abstract: Improved mechanical properties of either clay or carbon nanotube (CNT)-reinforced polymer matrix nanocomposites are obtained by pre-treating nanoparticles and polymer pellets prior to a melt compounding process. The clay or CNTs are coated onto the surfaces of the polymer pellets by a milling process. The introduction of moisture into the mixture of the nanoparticles and the polymer pellets results in the nanoparticles more easily, firmly, and thoroughly coating onto the surfaces of the polymer pellets.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to optical stacks having nanostructure-based transparent conductive films and low diffuse reflection. Also described are display devices that incorporate the optical stacks.

Abstract: A composite material for electromagnetic interference shielding is provided. The composite material comprises a stack including at least two electrically conductive nanoscale fiber films, which are spaced apart from one another by at least one insulating gap positioned between the at least two nanoscale fiber films. The stack is effective to provide a substantial multiple internal reflection effect.

Abstract: A consolidated nanofiber nonwoven comprising a plurality of roped fiber bundles having a length axis. The roped fiber bundles comprise a plurality of nanofibers having a median diameter of less than one micrometer, where at least 50% by number of the nanofibers are oriented within 45 degrees of the length axis of the roped fiber bundles. The nanofibers within the same roped fiber bundle are entangled together. The roped fiber bundles are randomly oriented within the nanofiber nonwoven and are entangled with other roped fiber bundles within the nanofiber nonwoven. At least a portion of the nanofibers are entangled with and adhered to other nanofibers within the same roped fiber bundle and at least a portion of the roped fiber bundles are entangled with and adhered to other roped fiber bundles within the consolidated nanofiber nonwoven.

Abstract: A nanometal dispersion and a method for preparing a nanometal dispersion are provided. The method comprises the following steps: providing a first solution containing a metal ion; providing a second solution containing inulin; mixing the first solution and the second solution to provide a third solution; and providing energy to the third solution to conduct a reduction-oxidation reaction to form a nanometal therein. The produced nanometal dispersion comprises inulin and a nanometal with multimorphology.

Abstract: A nanostructure including a pair of pointed metallic tips in proximity to each other. The pair of pointed metallic tips protrudes from a planar top surface of a substrate by a pair of pillar structures. The pair of pointed metallic tips can enhance optical scattering of materials placed therebetween through plasmonic electromagnetic field effects induced by the proximity of the pair of pointed metallic tips. Perturbation or interference from the substrate can be minimized through the increased distance from the substrate. The pair of pointed metallic tips can be formed by patterning a pair of adhesion material portions on a substrate, by vertically and laterally recessing regions that are not covered by the adhesion material portions, and by depositing a metal on the pair of adhesion material portions.

Abstract: A method for preparing oxidation catalyst comprising cerium oxide and a metal selected from the group consisting of gold, platinum palladium, tin, ruthenium, or nickel by sputtering cerium oxide and a metal from a target to a substrate wherein the cerium oxide and a metal material are sputtered to the substrate concurrently from at least one target under an argon atmosphere to form a layer of cerium oxide including dispersed atoms of the metal Specific Au—CeO2 and Pt—CeO2 catalysts are prepared by using this method.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to conductive films and methods for forming conductive films. In some examples, a substrate may be provided having a dispersion of silica nanoparticles provided on a surface thereof. Carbon nanotubes may be adhered to the dispersion of silica nanoparticles on the surface of the substrate to provide the conductive film on the substrate.

Abstract: A system for carbon dioxide capture from flue gas and other industrial gas sources utilizes microcapsules with very thin polymer shells. The contents of the microcapsules can be liquids or mixtures of liquids and solids. The microcapsules are exposed to the flue gas and other industrial gas and take up carbon dioxide from the flue gas and other industrial gas and eventual precipitate solids in the capsule.

Abstract: The Variable Hydraulic Preform Slurry Electrolyte Extrusion Carbon and Carbon Nanotube CNTs High Heat Wear Resistant Parts Press FIG. 1 is the center of this utility patent application to manufacture process preform slurry electrolyte extrusion Carbon and Carbon Nanotube CNTs high heat wear resistant parts electronic brushes for electric motors, alternators, generators & aerospace, automotive, transportation brake pads & preform slurry extrusion Carbon and Carbon Nanotube CNTs high heat wear resistant parts precision casting molds for the manufacture process of 2.5 phase extrusion die cast design and precision casting of foundry fill for Super Alloy high wear resistant parts bearings, housings, casings, airframe, flight controls, turbine blades ETC.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device according to an embodiment includes a liquid crystal panel; a first polarization plate on the liquid crystal panel; a backlight unit under the liquid crystal panel; and a quantum rod sheet disposed between the liquid crystal panel and the backlight unit.

Abstract: The invention discloses a magnetic nano-multilayers structure and the method for making it. The multilayer film includes—sequentially from one end to the other end—a substrate, a bottom layer, a magnetic reference layer, a space layer, a magnetic detecting layer and a cap layer. The, up-stated structure is for convert the information of the rotation of the magnetic moment of the magnetic detecting layer into electrical signals. The magnetic detecting layer is of a pinning structure to react to the magnetic field under detection. On the other hand, the invention sandwiches an intervening layer between the AFM and the FM to mitigate the pinning effect from the exchange bias. Moreover, the thickness of the intervening layer is adjustable to control the pinning effect from the exchange bias. The controllability ensures that the magnetic moments of the magnetic reference layer and the magnetic detecting layer remain at right angles to each other when the external field is zero.

Abstract: A method for forming a micro bump includes forming a first nano-particle layer on a substrate and forming a second nano-particle layer on the first nano-particle layer. The first and second nano-particle layers include a plurality of first nano particles and a plurality of second nano particles, respectively. The method further includes irradiating a laser beam onto the second nano-particle layer, where the laser beam penetrates through the second nano-particle layer and is at least partially absorbed by at least some of the first nano particles to generate heat. The first nano particles and the second nano particles have different absorption rates with respect to the laser beam.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are reagents that include a moiety that includes a metal such as titanium and that readily binds to phosphorylated molecules the reagents also include at least one moiety that produces a signal or that binds to a molecule that produces a signal. The reagent may also include a moiety that binds to a larger molecule or to a surface. Some forms of the reagent include a dendrimer that can simultaneously bind to multiple metal moieties that include a metal such as titanium and multiple moieties that can be used to detected bound molecules. These reagents can be used in detection and/or measurement and/or at least partial purification of phosphorylated molecules. These reagents and methods using them are used to analyze proteins, polypeptides, nucleic acids, phospholipids and the like. They are readily adapted for use in gels, blots, plate based high through put assays and for mass spectrometry.

Abstract: A chlorine gas sensor system includes carbon nanotubes at least partially coated with a metal oxide deposited on a substrate, and a source of infra-red light positioned to illuminate at least a portion of the coated nanotubes.

Abstract: The present invention provides for increasing fluorescence detection in surface assay systems while increasing kinetics of a bioreaction therein by providing low-power microwaves to irradiate metallic materials within the system in an amount sufficient to increase heat thereby affecting the kinetics of a bioreaction therein.

Abstract: Provided is a device and method of manipulating particles. The device includes: a channel for accommodating an electrolyte solution including particles to be manipulated; an anode and cathode for imposing a direct current (DC) electric field on the channel; metal strip(s) attached to an inner wall of the channel and resulting in induced-charge electroosmosis near a surface of the channel; a DC power supply unit for supplying a DC voltage to the anode and the cathode of the channel; control electrodes on both sides of the metal strip(s) to locally tune the induced-charge electroosmosis on the metal strip(s) regardless of the global electric field across the channel; and a DC power supply unit for supplying a DC voltage to the control electrodes.

Abstract: A nano-particle coated genuine leather floor including genuine leather, a leather pigment, and nano-powder. The nano-powder is a mixture of nano-silver and sub-nanometer SiO2 with a weight ratio of 1:33 to 1:5. The nano-powder is added into the leather pigment and the resulting mixture is coated on genuine leather. The nano-particle coated genuine leather floor has high degree of wear resistance, moisture resistance, good antibacterial property, and long service lifetime.

Abstract: In a display panel and a method of manufacturing the display panel, the display panel includes a display substrate including a first electrode and a second electrode insulated from the first electrode and disposed on the first electrode, an opposite substrate including a third electrode facing the second electrode, and a liquid crystal layer interposed between the display substrate and the opposite substrate. The liquid crystal layer includes liquid crystal molecules, a reactive mesogen polymer, and nano-rods.

Abstract: The present invention provides solution to the problem involved in preparation of metal nanosponges using templates and polymers. The instant invention is successful in providing a simple, template free single step process for the preparation of metal nanosponges having porous low density and high surface area. These metal nanosponges were found to be good self-supported substrates for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and have shown significant anti-bacterial activity.

Abstract: A technique for controlling the motion of one or more charged entities linked to a polymer through a nanochannel is provided. A first reservoir and a second reservoir are connected by the nanochannel. An array of electrodes is positioned along the nanochannel, where fluid fills the first reservoir, the second reservoir, and the nanochannel. A first electrode is in the first reservoir and a second electrode is in the second reservoir. The first and second electrodes are configured to direct the one or more charged entities linked to the polymer into the nanochannel. An array of electrodes is configured to trap the one or more charged entities in the nanochannel responsive to being controlled for trapping. The array of electrodes is configured to move the one or more charged entities along the nanochannel responsive to being controlled for moving.

Abstract: In an exemplary method, a nano-architectured carbon structure is fabricated by forming a unit (e.g., a film) of a liquid carbon-containing starting material and at least one dopant. A surface of the unit is nano-molded using a durable mold that is pre-formed with a pattern of nano-concavities corresponding to a desired pattern of nano-features to be formed by the mold on the surface of the unit. After nano-molding the surface of the unit, the first unit is stabilized to render the unit and its formed nano-structures capable of surviving downstream steps. The mold is removed from the first surface to form a nano-molded surface of a carbonization precursor. The precursor is carbonized in an inert-gas atmosphere at a suitable high temperature to form a corresponding nano-architectured carbon structure. A principal use of the nano-architectured carbon structure is a carbon electrode used in, e.g., Li-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and battery-supercapacitor hybrid devices.

Abstract: An air filter replacement system for existing buildings, vehicles, arenas, and other enclosed airspaces includes a replacement air filter for replacing a standard air filter. The replacement air filter has dimensions and air flow specifications that allow it to replace the standard air filter. The replacement air filter includes a filter material that removes radiological or biological or aerosol particles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the formation of nanostructures, including carbon-based nanostructures, are generally described. In certain embodiments, substrate configurations and associated methods are described.

Abstract: A photoconductive sensor compound for detecting explosives can have a structure I: where R is a morphology control group, A is a linking group, B is a electron donor that is selective for transferring electrons to PTCDI backbone upon irradiation to make the resulting nanostructures conductive, and R1 through R8 are side groups.

Abstract: The strength of a magnetic field applied from a main pole to an oscillator and the strength of a magnetic field applied from the main pole to a recording medium are improved in a magnetic recording head for microwave assisted recording. In the magnetic recording head according to the present invention, an interval between the main pole and a trailing shield at a place in a position above an air bearing surface is larger than an interval between the main pole and the trailing shield on the air bearing surface.

Abstract: A phase-adjusting element configured to provide substantially liquid-invariant extended depth of field for an associated optical lens. One example of a lens incorporating the phase-adjusting element includes the lens having surface with a modulated relief defining a plurality of regions including a first region and a second region, the first region having a depth relative to the second region, and a plurality of nanostructures formed in the first region. The depth of the first region and a spacing between adjacent nanostructures of the plurality of nanostructures is selected to provide a selected average index of refraction of the first region, and the spacing between adjacent nanostructures of the plurality of nanostructures is sufficiently small that the first region does not substantially diffract visible light.

Abstract: A demultiplexed nanowire sensor array for detecting different chemical and biological species are provided, comprising a sensor array and a demultiplexer array. Methods of detecting at least two chemical and/or biological species are also provided, using the demultiplexed nanowire sensor array.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a disinfecting wound dressing for the protection of wounds, such as burn wounds, ulcers and cuts. The process comprises the steps of providing a yarn-based substrate, subjecting a surface of the substrate to a plasma environment, thereby providing non-leaching and biocidal features to the substrate surface by exposing the substrate surface to an antimicrobial active compound reaction.