2016 News

Below are the articles published in 2016



Scientists develop graphene nanoribbons to help knit together severed and damaged spinal cords

December 8th, 2016

Scientists develop graphene nanoribbons to help knit together severed and damaged spinal cords The combination of graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice University and a common polymer could someday be of critical importance to healing damaged spinal cords in people. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of […https://www.jmtour.com/2016/12/08/%ef%bb%bfpumps-and-pipes-matching-minds/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Pumps and pipes: Matching minds">Pumps and pipes: Matching mindsDecember 8th, 2016

Pumps and pipes: Matching minds James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned. TMC News http://www.tmc.edu/news/2016/12/pumps-pipes-matching-minds/

New asphalt technology captures carbon dioxide

November 29th, 2016

New asphalt technology captures carbon dioxide A Rice laboratory has improved its method to turn plain asphalt into a porous material that can capture greenhouse gases from natural gas. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. For Construction Pros […https://www.jmtour.com/2016/11/29/nanocars-driven-by-uv-light/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Nanocars driven by UV light">Nanocars driven by UV lightNovember 29th, 2016

Nanocars driven by UV light Scientists at Rice and at the University of Graz, Austria, are driving three-wheeled, single-molecule “nanoroadsters” with light and, for the first time, seeing how they move. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned. Laboratory News […https://www.jmtour.com/2016/11/16/light-drives-single-molecule-nanoroadsters-4/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Light drives single-molecule ‘nanoroadsters’">Light drives single-molecule ‘nanoroadsters’November 16th, 2016

Light drives single-molecule ‘nanoroadsters’ Scientists at Rice University and at the University of Graz, Austria, are driving three-wheeled, single-molecule “nanoroadsters” with light and, for the first time, seeing how they move. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned. National Science […https://www.jmtour.com/2016/11/15/weebit-reram-technology-transferred-to-leti/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Weebit ReRAM technology transferred to Leti">Weebit ReRAM technology transferred to LetiNovember 15th, 2016

Weebit ReRAM technology transferred to Leti An article mentions that the company Weebit Nano was founded to develop a memory and semiconductor technology invented by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering. Electronics Weekly http://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/weebit-reram-technology-transferred-leti-2016-11/

Dotz Nano makes solid ASX debut

November 15th, 2016

Dotz Nano makes solid ASX debut Rice is mentioned. Business News Western Australia (This also appeared on Yahoo 7 News and Yahoo Finance Singapore.) https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/33217256/dotz-nano-makes-stunning-asx-debut/#page1

Light drives single-molecule nanoroadsters

November 14th, 2016

Light drives single-molecule nanoroadsters Scientists at Rice University and at the University of Graz, Austria, are driving three-wheeled, single-molecule “nanoroadsters” with light and, for the first time, seeing how they move. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned. Space Daily […https://www.jmtour.com/2016/11/09/these-3-wheeled-nanocars-are-the-size-of-just-1-molecule/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to These 3-wheeled nanocars are the size of just 1 molecule">These 3-wheeled nanocars are the size of just 1 moleculeNovember 9th, 2016

These 3-wheeled nanocars are the size of just 1 molecule Scientists at Rice University and the University of Graz, Austria, are driving three-wheeled, single-molecule “nanoroadsters” with light and, for the first time, seeing how they move. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and […https://www.jmtour.com/2016/11/09/weebit-nano-significant-progress-in-leti-collaboration-project/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Weebit Nano: Significant progress in Leti collaboration project">Weebit Nano: Significant progress in Leti collaboration projectNovember 9th, 2016

Weebit Nano: Significant progress in Leti collaboration project An article profiles the company Weebit Nano, which was founded to develop a memory and semiconductor technology invented at Rice. CSO AU (This also appeared in Computer World AU and PC World AU.) http://www.cso.com.au/mediareleases/28508/weebit-nano-significant-progress-in-leti/


Single-molecule nanoroadsters driven by light

November 8th, 2016

Single-molecule nanoroadsters driven by light Scientists at Rice University and the University of Graz, Austria, are driving three-wheeled, single-molecule “nanoroadsters” with light and, for the first time, seeing how they move. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned. Controlled Environment […https://www.jmtour.com/2016/11/08/light-drives-single-molecule-nanoroadsters-2/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Light drives single-molecule nanoroadsters">Light drives single-molecule nanoroadstersNovember 8th, 2016

Light drives single-molecule nanoroadsters Chem Europe http://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/160431/light-drives-single-molecule-nanoroadsters.html

Rice scientists drive 3-wheeled, single-molecule nanoroadsters with light

November 8th, 2016

Rice scientists drive 3-wheeled, single-molecule nanoroadsters with light AzoNano http://bit.ly/2fA8eN1 http://www.azonano.com/news.aspx?newsID=35185

Light drives single-molecule nanoroadsters

November 7th, 2016

Light drives single-molecule nanoroadsters Scientists at Rice University and the University of Graz, Austria, are driving three-wheeled, single-molecule “nanoroadsters” with light and, for the first time, seeing how they move. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned. Science Daily (This […https://www.jmtour.com/2016/11/07/2063/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Nanotechnology: machines on the molecular scale">Nanotechnology: machines on the molecular scaleNovember 7th, 2016

Nanotechnology: machines on the molecular scale James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned. Chimes (A correction on the misspelling of Tour’s last name has been requested.) http://bit.ly/2fsz2OI http://www.calvin.edu/chimes/2016/11/05/nanotechnology-machines-on-the-molecular-scale/

Rice professor, chemistry student may have a fix for injured spinal cords

November 3rd, 2016

Rice professor, chemistry student may have a fix for injured spinal cords The combination of graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice University and a common polymer could someday be of critical importance to healing damaged spinal cords in people. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer Langley scientist makes breakthrough discovery that could help people walk againNovember 2nd, 2016

Langley scientist makes breakthrough discovery that could help people walk again The combination of graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice University and a common polymer could someday be of critical importance to healing damaged spinal cords in people. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science ‘Nanotechnology’ could revolutionize construction, medicine, electronicsOctober 27th, 2016

‘Nanotechnology’ could revolutionize construction, medicine, electronics James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is profiled. Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)

Intelligent design: Nobel Prize for chemists who synthesized molecular machines

October 7th, 2016

Intelligent design: Nobel Prize for chemists who synthesized molecular machines James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted about this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry. Evolution News & Views http://www.evolutionnews.org/2016/10/intelligent_des_30103190.html

3 makers of world’s smallest machines awarded Nobel Prize in chemistry

October 7th, 2016

3 makers of world’s smallest machines awarded Nobel Prize in chemistry James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted about this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry and nanocars. The New York Times http://nyti.ms/2dNoetq http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/06/science/nobel-prize-chemistry.html?_r=1


Scientists create a molecular, nano-sized, 4-wheel-drive car

October 7th, 2016

Scientists create a molecular, nano-sized, 4-wheel-drive car ZME Science http://bit.ly/2cUF4cX http://www.zmescience.com/science/chemistry/molecular-car-06102016/

2016 Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to 3 makers of world’s smallest machines

October 7th, 2016

2016 Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to 3 makers of world’s smallest machines Australian Financial Review http://bit.ly/2dHlkJp http://www.afr.com/technology/2016-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-goes-to-three-makers-of-worlds-smallest-machines-20161005-grvwog

Nobel Prize-winning nanomachines can be used in factories and hospitals

October 7th, 2016

Nobel Prize-winning nanomachines can be used in factories and hospitals Observer http://bit.ly/2dv1mUp http://observer.com/2016/10/nobel-prize-winning-nanomachines-can-be-used-in-factories-and-hospitals/

Rice University graphene-based de-icer melts — and prevents ice from forming

October 4th, 2016

Rice University graphene-based de-icer melts — and prevents ice from forming Rice scientists have advanced their graphene-based de-icer to serve a dual purpose. The new material still melts ice from wings and wires when conditions get too cold. But if the air is above 7 degrees Fahrenheit, ice won’t form at all. James Tour, the  Graphene nanoribbons combined with common polymer can bridge damaged neuronsOctober 3rd, 2016

Graphene nanoribbons combined with common polymer can bridge damaged neurons The combination of graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice University and a common polymer could someday be of critical importance to healing damaged spinal cords in people, according to James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer Medical potential for temporary nanoparticle tattoosSeptember 28th, 2016

Medical potential for temporary nanoparticle tattoos AIChE http://bit.ly/2cyVhQ5 http://www.aiche.org/chenected/2016/09/medical-potential-temporary-nanoparticle-tattoos

Temporary nanoparticle tattoo shows promise in controlling chronic disease

September 28th, 2016

Temporary nanoparticle tattoo shows promise in controlling chronic disease A temporary tattoo to help control a chronic disease might someday be possible, according to scientists at Baylor College of Medicine who tested antioxidant nanoparticles created at Rice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science Rice University researchers pinpoint graphene nanoribbons as potential treatment for SCI: 4 insightsSeptember 28th, 2016

Rice University researchers pinpoint graphene nanoribbons as potential treatment for SCI: 4 insights Becker’s Spine Review http://bit.ly/2d0unDV http://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic-a-spine-device-a-implant-news/item/33402-rice-university-researchers-pinpoint-graphene-nanoribbons-as-potential-treatment-for-sci-4-insights.html

Graphene nanoribbons in a polymer gel can heal spinal cords

September 28th, 2016

Graphene nanoribbons in a polymer gel can heal spinal cords Researchers in Korea have used graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice for their research into repairing spinal cord injuries. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Materials  US uses white phosphorus in IraqSeptember 26th, 2016

US uses white phosphorus in Iraq James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned. ABNA 24 http://bit.ly/2daZXyi http://en.abna24.com/service/middle-east-west-asia/archive/2016/09/25/781335/story.html


Scientists restore ‘almost perfect motor control’ to rat with severed spinal cord

September 26th, 2016

Scientists restore ‘almost perfect motor control’ to rat with severed spinal cord Futurism http://bit.ly/2dm9q4Z http://futurism.com/scientists-restore-almost-perfect-motor-control-to-rat-with-severed-spinal-cord/

Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuries

September 26th, 2016

Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuries Researchers in Korea have used graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice for their research into repairing spinal cord injuries. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. TMC News (This Drug tattoo could help control chronic diseases, including MSSeptember 26th, 2016

Drug tattoo could help control chronic diseases, including MS Wakefield Express http://bit.ly/2cyex58 http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/health/drug-tattoo-could-help-control-chronic-diseases-including-ms-1-8147226

Tattoo that can save your life

September 26th, 2016

Tattoo that can save your life A temporary tattoo to help control a chronic disease might someday be possible, according to scientists at Baylor College of Medicine who tested antioxidant nanoparticles created at Rice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is Spinal cord repair with graphene nanoribbonsSeptember 23rd, 2016

Spinal cord repair with graphene nanoribbons Researchers in Korea have used graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice for their research into repairing spinal cord injuries. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Materials Today http://www.materialstoday.com/carbon/news/spinal-cord-repair-with-graphene-nanoribbons/

Lasers create tiny, flexible power sources

September 23rd, 2016

Lasers create tiny, flexible power sources James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned in an article about small power supplies. ACM News http://bit.ly/2cqMbEV http://cacm.acm.org/news/207781-lasers-create-tiny-flexible-power-sources/fulltext

‘Tattoo therapy’ could ease chronic disease

September 23rd, 2016

‘Tattoo therapy’ could ease chronic disease Nanowerk (This also appeared in Nanotechnology Now.) http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news/newsid=44627.php

‘Tattoo therapy’ may help treat multiple sclerosis: Study

September 23rd, 2016

‘Tattoo therapy’ may help treat multiple sclerosis: Study A temporary tattoo to help control a chronic disease might someday be possible, according to scientists at Baylor College of Medicine who tested antioxidant nanoparticles created at Rice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and  Tattoo therapy could ease chronic diseaseSeptember 22nd, 2016

Tattoo therapy could ease chronic disease A temporary tattoo to help control a chronic disease might someday be possible, according to scientists at Baylor College of Medicine who tested antioxidant nanoparticles created at Rice University. http://bit.ly/2cZuyg6 http://news.rice.edu/2016/09/22/tattoo-therapy-could-ease-chronic-disease/

Common asphalt shows road to carbon capture

September 22nd, 2016

Common asphalt shows road to carbon capture A Rice University laboratory has improved its method to turn plain asphalt into a porous material that can capture greenhouse gases from natural gas. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Materials Today […]

‘Tattoo therapy’ could ease chronic disease

September 22nd, 2016

‘Tattoo therapy’ could ease chronic disease Medical Xpress http://bit.ly/2d3Qt8e http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-09-tattoo-therapy-ease-chronic-disease.html

How ‘tattoo therapy’ might treat multiple sclerosis

September 22nd, 2016

How ‘tattoo therapy’ might treat multiple sclerosis A temporary tattoo to help control a chronic disease might someday be possible, according to scientists at Baylor College of Medicine who tested antioxidant nanoparticles created at Rice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering,  Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuriesSeptember 21st, 2016

Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuries R&D (This also appeared in Phys Org, Health Canal, Nanotechnology Now, Nanowerk, AZO Nano and Before It’s News.) http://bit.ly/2cQLfdz http://www.rdmag.com/news/2016/09/graphene-nanoribbons-show-promise-healing-spinal-injuries

Head transplant team’s new animal tests fail to convince critics

September 21st, 2016

Head transplant team’s new animal tests fail to convince critics New Scientist http://bit.ly/2d5lPdd https://www.newscientist.com/article/2106382-head-transplant-teams-new-animal-tests-fail-to-convince-critics/

Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuries

September 21st, 2016

Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuries OrthoSpineNews (This also appeared in Scienmag.) http://bit.ly/2cCW8jz http://www.orthospinenews.com/graphene-nanoribbons-show-promise-for-healing-spinal-injuries/

‘Knit’ severed spinal cords with graphene ribbons

September 21st, 2016

‘Knit’ severed spinal cords with graphene ribbons Researchers in Korea have used graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice for their research into repairing spinal cord injuries. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Futurity (This article appeared Sergio Canavero: Human head transplant on track for 2017 after spinal cord experiment on dogSeptember 20th, 2016

Sergio Canavero: Human head transplant on track for 2017 after spinal cord experiment on dog Researchers in Korea have used graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice for their research into repairing spinal cord injuries. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuriesSeptember 20th, 2016

Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuries R&D (This also appeared in Phys Org, Health Canal, Nanotechnology Now, Nanowerk, AZO Nano and Before It’s News.) http://bit.ly/2cQLfdz http://www.rdmag.com/news/2016/09/graphene-nanoribbons-show-promise-healing-spinal-injuries

Head transplant team’s new animal tests fail to convince critics

September 20th, 2016

Head transplant team’s new animal tests fail to convince critics New Scientist http://bit.ly/2d5lPdd https://www.newscientist.com/article/2106382-head-transplant-teams-new-animal-tests-fail-to-convince-critics/

Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuries

September 20th, 2016

Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuries R&D (This also appeared in Phys Org, Health Canal, Nanotechnology Now, Nanowerk, AZO Nano and Before It’s News.) http://bit.ly/2cQLfdz http://www.rdmag.com/news/2016/09/graphene-nanoribbons-show-promise-healing-spinal-injuries

 

Sergio Canavero: Human head transplant on track for 2017 after spinal cord experiment on dog

September 20th, 2016

Sergio Canavero: Human head transplant on track for 2017 after spinal cord experiment on dog Researchers in Korea have used graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice for their research into repairing spinal cord injuries. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuriesSeptember 20th, 2016

Graphene nanoribbons show promise for healing spinal injuries The combination of graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice University and a common polymer could someday be of critical importance to healing damaged spinal cords in people, according to James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and Scientists improve method to capture CO2 from natural gasSeptember 17th, 2016

Scientists improve method to capture CO2 from natural gas A Rice University laboratory has improved its method to turn plain asphalt into a porous material that can capture greenhouse gases from natural gas. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Asphalt-based carbon-capture material advancesSeptember 15th, 2016

Asphalt-based carbon-capture material advances A Rice University laboratory has improved its method to turn plain asphalt into a porous material that can capture greenhouse gases from natural gas. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. ECN (This also appeared in Rice chemists turn common asphalt into carbon collectorSeptember 14th, 2016

Rice chemists turn common asphalt into carbon collector A Rice University laboratory has improved its method to turn plain asphalt into a porous material that can capture greenhouse gases from natural gas. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Houston  How to make asphalt soak up more greenhouse gasesSeptember 13th, 2016

How to make asphalt soak up more greenhouse gases A Rice University laboratory has improved its method to turn plain asphalt into a porous material that can capture greenhouse gases from natural gas. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Asphalt-based carbon-capture material advancesSeptember 12th, 2016

Asphalt-based carbon-capture material advances A Rice University laboratory has improved its method to turn plain asphalt into a porous material that can capture greenhouse gases from natural gas. http://bit.ly/2cDPvPB http://news.rice.edu/2016/09/12/asphalt-based-carbon-capture-material-advances/

Weebit to collaborate with Global tech powerhouse to commercialize revolutionary computer memory

September 9th, 2016

Weebit to collaborate with Global tech powerhouse to commercialize revolutionary computer memory An article profiles the company Weebit Nano, which was founded to develop a memory and semiconductor technology invented at Rice. Business News Western Australia (A similar article appeared in EE Times Europe.) http://bit.ly/2clrb7Y https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Weebit-to-collaborate-with-Global-tech-powerhouse-to-commercialize-revolutionary-computer

Molecules rev up for world’s tiniest race

September 7th, 2016

Molecules rev up for world’s tiniest race James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned. EU’s Horizon Magazine http://bit.ly/2ch23y3

RRAM that can do the twist

August 17th, 2016

RRAM that can do the twist An article mentions research by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering. PC Perspective http://bit.ly/2bnhqEv https://www.pcper.com/category/tags/flexible-silicon

Graphene ‘rivet’ enhances material’s electronics

July 25th, 2016

Graphene ‘rivet’ enhances material’s electronics Nanoscale “rivets” give graphene qualities that may speed the wonder material’s adoption in products like flexible, transparent electronics, according to researchers at Rice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Electronics 360 http://bit.ly/2a7LzmL http://electronics360.globalspec.com/article/7042/graphene-rivet-enhances-material-s-electronics

Riveting new graphene material shows its mettle

July 22nd, 2016

Riveting new graphene material shows its mettle Nanoscale “rivets” give graphene qualities that may speed the wonder material’s adoption in products like flexible, transparent electronics, according to researchers at Rice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Materials Today http://bit.ly/29YUvAU  Making graphene more practicalJuly 21st, 2016

Making graphene more practical Nanoscale “rivets” give graphene qualities that may speed the wonder material’s adoption in products like flexible, transparent electronics, according to researchers at Rice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Hackaday http://bit.ly/2af35aZ http://hackaday.com/2016/07/20/making-graphene-more-practical/

‘Rivet graphene’ useful for electronics

July 21st, 2016

‘Rivet graphene’ useful for electronics Nanoscale “rivets” give graphene qualities that may speed the wonder material’s adoption in products like flexible, transparent electronics, according to researchers at Rice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Controlled Environments http://bit.ly/29ShQkx http://www.cemag.us/news/2016/07/rivet-graphene-useful-electronics

‘Rivet graphene’ proves its mettle

July 21st, 2016

‘Rivet graphene’ proves its mettle iConnect 007 (This also appeared in Materialsgate.) http://bit.ly/29ShYR4 http://ein.iconnect007.com/index.php/article/98797/rivet-graphene-proves-its-mettle/98800/?skin=ein

Stronger and easier to handle rivet graphene has potential use in transparent electronics

July 18th, 2016

Stronger and easier to handle rivet graphene has potential use in transparent electronics Nanoscale “rivets” give graphene qualities that may speed the wonder material’s adoption in products like flexible, transparent electronics, according to researchers at Rice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and  Rice creates ‘rivet graphene’ to improve electronicsJuly 18th, 2016

Rice creates ‘rivet graphene’ to improve electronics Before It’s News http://bit.ly/29OKP5I http://beforeitsnews.com/science-and-technology/2016/07/rice-creates-rivet-graphene-to-improve-electronics-2837777.html

‘Rivet graphene’ proves its mettle

July 18th, 2016

‘Rivet graphene’ proves its mettle Science Newsline http://bit.ly/2a26n2T http://www.sciencenewsline.com/news/2016071516290028.html

‘Rivet graphene’ proves its mettle

July 15th, 2016

‘Rivet graphene’ proves its mettle Nanoscale “rivets” give graphene qualities that may speed the wonder material’s adoption in products like flexible, transparent electronics, according to researchers at Rice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Phys Org (This also appeared Nanotechnology holds potential for oil spill, wellbore stabilityJuly 15th, 2016

Nanotechnology holds potential for oil spill, wellbore stability James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted about shale wells. Rigzone http://www.rigzone.com/news/oil_gas/a/145636/Nanotechnology_Holds_Potential_for_Oil_Spill_Wellbore_Stability

 

Glowing tags make nanosubmarines easier to track

June 16th, 2016

Glowing tags make nanosubmarines easier to track The next generation of nanosubmarines being developed at Rice has been upgraded with tags that fluoresce longer, which enables the submersibles to be tracked for greater periods while being driven through a solution. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and  Nanosubs gain better fluorescent properties for trackingJune 16th, 2016

Nanosubs gain better fluorescent properties for tracking Phys Org (This also appeared in Nanowerk and Drug, Discovery & Development Mag.) http://bit.ly/1Onk4Jf http://phys.org/news/2016-06-nanosubs-gain-fluorescent-properties-tracking.html

Rice University’s nanosubs gain better fluorescent properties for tracking

June 16th, 2016

Rice University’s nanosubs gain better fluorescent properties for tracking Science Codex  (This also appeared in Science Newsline.) http://bit.ly/1rnGleO http://www.sciencecodex.com/rice_universitys_nanosubs_gain_better_fluorescent_properties_for_tracking-184245

Rice University’s single-molecule submersibles gain better fluorescent properties

June 16th, 2016

Rice University’s single-molecule submersibles gain better fluorescent properties Next Big Future http://nextbigfuture.com/2016/06/rice-universitys-single-molecule.html

Nanosubs gain better fluorescent properties for tracking

June 16th, 2016

Nanosubs gain better fluorescent properties for tracking The next generation of nanosubmarines being developed at Rice has been upgraded with tags that fluoresce longer, which enables the submersibles to be tracked for greater periods while being driven through a solution. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and  Nanocars taken for a rough rideJune 8th, 2016

Nanocars taken for a rough ride Rice researchers who developed the first nanocars and colleagues at North Carolina State University found in recent tests that driving their vehicles in ambient conditions – exposed to open air, rather than a vacuum – got dicey after a time because the hydrophobic single-molecule cars stuck to the “road”  On prebiotic chemistry, synthetic chemist James Tour urges an admission of ignoranceJune 7th, 2016

On prebiotic chemistry, synthetic chemist James Tour urges an admission of ignorance James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is featured. Evolution News http://bit.ly/1X8DBzH http://www.evolutionnews.org/2016/06/on_prebiotic_ch102902.html

Molecular cars drive under microscopes and over obstacles

June 7th, 2016

Molecular cars drive under microscopes and over obstacles Rice University researchers who developed the first nanocars and colleagues at North Carolina State University found in recent tests that driving their vehicles in ambient conditions – exposed to open air, rather than a vacuum – got dicey after a time because the hydrophobic single-molecule cars stuck  Nanocars taken for a rough rideJune 7th, 2016

Nanocars taken for a rough ride Space Daily http://bit.ly/1teNkJ0 http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Nanocars_taken_for_a_rough_ride_999.html

Strange but true: World’s tiniest car race

June 6th, 2016

Strange but true: World’s tiniest car race Rice University researchers who developed the first nanocars and colleagues at North Carolina State University found in recent tests that driving their vehicles in ambient conditions – exposed to open air, rather than a vacuum – got dicey after a time because the hydrophobic single-molecule cars stuck to […]

Researchers take nanocars out for an open-air test drive

June 6th, 2016

Researchers take nanocars out for an open-air test drive Engadget http://engt.co/1r5TSHH http://www.engadget.com/2016/06/03/nanocars-open-air-test-drive/

Scientists test drive single-molecule nanocars in open air

June 6th, 2016

Scientists test drive single-molecule nanocars in open air Tech Times http://bit.ly/1sucqmk http://www.techtimes.com/articles/163021/20160605/scientists-test-drive-single-molecule-nanocars-in-open-air.htm

Researchers test drive single-molecule nanocars in open air

June 6th, 2016

Researchers test drive single-molecule nanocars in open air The Marshalltown http://bit.ly/1r9NSxP http://www.themarshalltown.com/2016/06/05/researchers-test-drive-single-molecule-nanocars-in-open-air/

Nanocars taken for a rough ride

June 2nd, 2016

Nanocars taken for a rough ride Rice University researchers who developed the first nanocars and colleagues at North Carolina State University found in recent tests that driving their vehicles in ambient conditions – exposed to open air, rather than a vacuum – got dicey after a time because the hydrophobic single-molecule cars stuck to the  Without vacuum, nanocars become ‘speed bumps’June 2nd, 2016

Without vacuum, nanocars become ‘speed bumps’ Futurity http://bit.ly/25zlVPw http://www.futurity.org/nanocars-1173606-2/

Baby you can drive my nanocar

June 2nd, 2016

Baby you can drive my nanocar NC State News http://bit.ly/24kBHuU https://news.ncsu.edu/2016/06/nanocar/

Single-molecule nanocars taken for a rough ride

June 2nd, 2016

Single-molecule nanocars taken for a rough ride Nanowerk http://bit.ly/1TLto6n http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news/newsid=43543.php

It’s a bumpy ride for nanocars in air

June 1st, 2016

It’s a bumpy ride for nanocars in air Rice University researchers who developed the first nanocars and colleagues at North Carolina State University found in recent tests that driving their vehicles in ambient conditions – exposed to open air, rather than a vacuum – got dicey after a time because the hydrophobic single-molecule cars stuck  Scientists test single-molecule cars in open airJune 1st, 2016

Scientists test single-molecule cars in open air Canada Journal http://bit.ly/1r5k0T8

Animadversions of a synthetic chemist

June 1st, 2016

Animadversions of a synthetic chemist James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, authored an op-ed about prebiotic chemistry. Inference-Review http://bit.ly/1Zdb2yV http://inference-review.com/article/animadversions-of-a-synthetic-chemist

 

Nanocars taken for a rough ride

June 1st, 2016

Nanocars taken for a rough ride Rice University researchers who developed the first nanocars and colleagues at North Carolina State University found in recent tests that driving their vehicles in ambient conditions – exposed to open air, rather than a vacuum – got dicey after a time because the hydrophobic single-molecule cars stuck to the  Nanocars taken for a rough rideJune 1st, 2016

Nanocars taken for a rough ride Rice University researchers who developed the first nanocars and colleagues at North Carolina State University found in recent tests that driving their vehicles in ambient conditions – exposed to open air, rather than a vacuum – got dicey after a time because the hydrophobic single-molecule cars stuck to the  >World’s smallest submarine dives beneath the atomic water lineMay 31st, 2016

World’s smallest submarine dives beneath the atomic water line James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted in an article about nanosubs. A photo of graduate student Victor Garcia-Lopez is included. The Sydney Morning Herald (This also appeared in 105 other  Dual-function, graphene-based material good for aircraft, extreme environmentsMay 31st, 2016

Dual-function, graphene-based material good for aircraft, extreme environments Rice scientists have advanced their graphene-based de-icer to serve a dual purpose. The new material still melts ice from wings and wires when conditions get too cold. But if the air is above 7 degrees Fahrenheit, ice won’t form at all. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F.  Rice adds water repulsion to graphene de-icerMay 27th, 2016

Rice adds water repulsion to graphene de-icer Rice scientists have advanced their graphene-based de-icer to serve a dual purpose. The new material still melts ice from wings and wires when conditions get too cold. But if the air is above 7 degrees Fahrenheit, ice won’t form at all. Aviation Week Network (Subscription required.) http://bit.ly/1qOC3wQ http://aviationweek.com/awin-only/rice-adds-water-repulsion-graphene-de-icer

Rice de-icer gains anti-icing properties

May 26th, 2016

Rice de-icer gains anti-icing properties Wings (This also appeared in Space Daily, Science Newsline, Materialsgate and Bright Surf.) http://bit.ly/1XwJplB https://www.wingsmagazine.com/innovations/rice-de-icer-gains-anti-icing-properties-13597

New de-icer gains anti-icing properties

May 26th, 2016

New de-icer gains anti-icing properties Science Daily http://bit.ly/20B0fPw https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160523130758.htm

Ice-resistant, graphene-based material could prove suitable for extreme environments

May 26th, 2016

Ice-resistant, graphene-based material could prove suitable for extreme environments Rice scientists have advanced their graphene-based de-icer to serve a dual purpose. The new material still melts ice from wings and wires when conditions get too cold. But if the air is above 7 degrees Fahrenheit, ice won’t form at all. James Tour, the T.T. and [ Graphene de-icer adds a skill for milder weatherMay 24th, 2016

Graphene de-icer adds a skill for milder weather Rice scientists have advanced their graphene-based de-icer to serve a dual purpose. The new material still melts ice from wings and wires when conditions get too cold. But if the air is above 7 degrees Fahrenheit, ice won’t form at all. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Rice de-icer gains anti-icing propertiesMay 24th, 2016

Rice de-icer gains anti-icing properties Phys Org (This also appeared in R&D, Science Codex, Chem Europe and Aviation Pros.) http://bit.ly/1WLc8nr

Rice de-icer gains anti-icing properties

May 23rd, 2016

Rice de-icer gains anti-icing properties Rice University scientists have advanced their graphene-based de-icer to serve a dual purpose. The new material still melts ice from wings and wires when conditions get too cold. But if the air is above 7 degrees Fahrenheit, ice won’t form at all. http://bit.ly/1s50p6N http://news.rice.edu/2016/05/23/rice-de-icer-gains-anti-icing-properties/

Graphene de-icer picks up anti-icing properties

May 23rd, 2016

Graphene de-icer picks up anti-icing properties Controlled Environments http://bit.ly/1U9akkL http://www.cemag.us/news/2016/05/graphene-de-icer-picks-anti-icing-properties

Rice de-icer gains anti-icing properties

May 23rd, 2016

Rice de-icer gains anti-icing properties Rice scientists have advanced their graphene-based de-icer to serve a dual purpose. The new material still melts ice from wings and wires when conditions get too cold. But if the air is above 7 degrees Fahrenheit, ice won’t form at all. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of [ Graphene nanoribbons help to plug gaps in wellboresMay 18th, 2016

Wellbores drilled to extract oil and gas can be dramatically reinforced with a small amount of modified graphene nanoribbons added to a polymer and microwaved, according to Rice University researchers. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, and Rouzbeh Shahsavari, assistant professor  Microwaved nanoribbons may bolster oil and gas wellsMay 14th, 2016

Microwaved nanoribbons may bolster oil and gas wells Wellbores drilled to extract oil and gas can be dramatically reinforced with a small amount of modified graphene nanoribbons added to a polymer and microwaved, according to Rice University researchers. http://bit.ly/1rJQLGn http://news.rice.edu/2016/05/12/microwaved-nanoribbons-may-bolster-oil-and-gas-wells/

Microwaved nanoribbons may bolster oil and gas wells

May 14th, 2016

Microwaved nanoribbons may bolster oil and gas wells Wellbores drilled to extract oil and gas can be dramatically reinforced with a small amount of modified graphene nanoribbons added to a polymer and microwaved, according to Rice University researchers. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials  Microwaved nanoribbons strengthen oil and gas wellsMay 14th, 2016

Microwaved nanoribbons strengthen oil and gas wells Engineering Materials http://bit.ly/1TaHWla http://www.materialsforengineering.co.uk/engineering-materials-news/microwaved-nanoribbons-strengthen-oil-and-gas-wells/119199/

Watch molecule-sized nanocars race across frozen gold

May 14th, 2016

Watch molecule-sized nanocars race across frozen gold An article mentions that a team from Rice will participate in a nanocar race in the fall. Popular Mechanics http://bit.ly/1XnumuL http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a20793/watch-molecule-sized-nanocars-race-on-frozen-gold/

Atom-sized race cars face off in a microscopic racing series, for science

May 13th, 2016

Atom-sized race cars face off in a microscopic racing series, for science Road & Track http://bit.ly/1ZN2tuF http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a29148/watch-molecule-sized-nanocars-race-across-frozen-gold/

Nanocars rev up for the world’s biggest small race

May 13th, 2016

Nanocars rev up for the world’s biggest small race James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted in an article about nanocars. Newcastle Herald http://bit.ly/1qfYnz8 http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3899961/nanocars-rev-up-for-the-worlds-biggest-small-race/?cs=33

Nano-Car World Grand Prix

May 13th, 2016

Nano-Car World Grand Prix: World’s largest small car race slated for October 2016 Crazy Engineers http://bit.ly/1T3pMMX http://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/nano-car-world-grand-prix-world%E2%80%99s-largest-small-car-race-slated-for-oct-2016.88639/

?Nanocars rev up for the world’s biggest small race

May 11th, 2016

Nanocars rev up for the world’s biggest small race James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted in an article about nanocars. Summit Sun (This also appeared in Campbelltown McArthur Advertise and Bombala Times.) http://bit.ly/1T2Zduw http://www.summitsun.com.au/story/3899961/nanocars-rev-up-for-the-worlds-biggest-small-race/

Nano-Car World Grand Prix: World’s largest small car race slated for October 2016

May 11th, 2016

Nano-Car World Grand Prix: World’s largest small car race slated for October 2016 Crazy Engineers http://bit.ly/1T3pMMX

Nanocars rev up for the world’s biggest small race

May 11th, 2016

Nanocars rev up for the world’s biggest small race James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted in an article about nanocars. The Rural (This also appeared in 99 other media outlets.) http://bit.ly/1T3mmtA

Radar Iron from Australia intends to acquire Israel-based Weebit-Nano

March 23rd, 2016

Radar Iron from Australia intends to acquire Israel-based Weebit-Nano James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned for his memory and semiconductor technology invention that is being used to create Silicon Oxide ReRAM technology. Storage Newsletter http://bit.ly/1pIccXD http://www.storagenewsletter.com/rubriques/mas/radar-iron-from-australia-intends-to-acquire-israel-based-weebit-nano/

ReRAM startup in reverse takeover for funds

March 23rd, 2016

ReRAM startup in reverse takeover for funds Cecb2b http://bit.ly/1VEJdA3 http://news.cecb2b.com/info/20160322/3352176.shtml

ReRAM — potential flash killer

March 21st, 2016

ReRAM — potential flash killer James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned for his memory and semiconductor technology invention that is being used to create Silicon Oxide (SiOx) ReRAM technology. IT Wire http://bit.ly/1pEZeKc http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/manufacturing-technology/71964-reram-%E2%80%93-potential-flash-killer.html

Future batteries, coming soon: Charge in seconds, last months and power over the air

March 10th, 2016

Future batteries, coming soon: Charge in seconds, last months and power over the air Rice researchers who pioneered the development of laser-induced graphene have configured their discovery into flexible, solid-state microsupercapacitors that rival the best available for energy storage and delivery. Pocket Lint (This also appeared in AIVA net.) http://bit.ly/1LTXMxk http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/130380-future-batteries-coming-soon-charge-in-seconds-last-months-and-power-over-the-air

New graphene coating helps put ice in a spin

February 15th, 2016

New graphene coating helps put ice in a spin A composite of graphene nanoribbons and epoxy proves effective at de-icing a helicopter blade in an experiment at Rice University. The new material may be suitable for keeping aircraft, wind turbines and transmission lines free of ice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of  11 ting grafén kan revolusjonereFebruary 2nd, 2016

11 ting grafén kan revolusjonere TU.no (An English translation is not available.) http://bit.ly/1Q78D2H http://www.tu.no/industri/2016/01/30/11-ting-grafen-kan-revolusjonere

330: Dr. Jim Tour: Driving the field forward by combining chemistry and nanotechnology to study nanocars, graphene synthesis, and more!

February 2nd, 2016

330: Dr. Jim Tour: Driving the field forward by combining chemistry and nanotechnology to study nanocars, graphene synthesis, and more! People Behind the Science Podcast http://bit.ly/1NM7X0T http://www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-jim-tour/ http://apple.co/1RWa1v4 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/people-behind-the-science/id858218890

Rice University develops composite to melt ice on helicopter blades

February 2nd, 2016

Rice University develops composite to melt ice on helicopter blades Composites Manufacturing http://bit.ly/1m87NL3 http://compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com/2016/02/rice-university-develops-composite-to-melt-ice-on-helicopter-blades/

Rice University develops process to keep rotor blades ice-free

January 29th, 2016

Rice University develops process to keep rotor blades ice-free Helicopters Magazine http://bit.ly/1ZYBxaA https://www.helicoptersmagazine.com/news/rice-university-develops-process-to-keep-rotor-blades-ice-free-6435

LeTourneau to host spring science seminars free to public

January 28th, 2016

LeTourneau to host spring science seminars free to public The Mineola Monitor http://bit.ly/1Kff0V5 http://www.themineolamonitor.com/news/2016-01-27/News/LeTourneau_to_host_spring_science_seminars_free_to.html

Rice University develops graphene composites to simplify ice removal

January 28th, 2016

Rice University develops graphene composites to simplify ice removal A composite of graphene nanoribbons and epoxy proves effective at de-icing a helicopter blade in an experiment at Rice University. The new material may be suitable for keeping aircraft, wind turbines and transmission lines free of ice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of  A pinch of graphene could keep airplane wings ice-freeJanuary 28th, 2016

A pinch of graphene could keep airplane wings ice-free GizMag http://bit.ly/1SLRhhI http://www.gizmag.com/graphene-nanoribbon-de-icing-composite/41528/

Researchers develop graphene composite to combat ice buildup

January 28th, 2016

Researchers develop graphene composite to combat ice buildup Crazy Engineers http://bit.ly/1OZK085 http://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/researchers-develop-graphene-composite-to-combat-ice-buildup.86657/

Graphene coating designed to keep wings ice-free

January 28th, 2016

Graphene coating designed to keep wings ice-free Design Engineering http://bit.ly/1VsKWG2 http://www.design-engineering.com/1004022508-1004022508/

Graphene based material de-ices helicopter blades

January 28th, 2016

Graphene based material de-ices helicopter blades Digital Journal http://bit.ly/205FNKx http://www.digitaljournal.com/science/graphene-based-material-de-ices-helicopter-blades/article/455969

Graphene composite proven effective at melting ice on helicopter blade

January 28th, 2016

Graphene composite proven effective at melting ice on helicopter blade Dispatch Tribunal http://bit.ly/1KcTL61 http://www.dispatchtribunal.com/graphene-composite-proven-effective-at-melting-ice-on-helicopter-blade/12665/

 

Kompozyt z grafenem ochroni samoloty przed obladzaniem

January 28th, 2016

Kompozyt z grafenem ochroni samoloty przed obladzaniem Interia Tech (An English translation is not available.) http://bit.ly/1nAoArK http://nt.interia.pl/technauka/news-kompozyt-z-grafenem-ochroni-samoloty-przed-obladzaniem,nId,2134358

Graphene could help create next-gen real-time de-icer for aircrafts

January 27th, 2016

Graphene could help create next-gen real-time de-icer for aircrafts A composite of graphene nanoribbons and epoxy proves effective at de-icing a helicopter blade in an experiment at Rice University. The new material may be suitable for keeping aircraft, wind turbines and transmission lines free of ice. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Graphene composite may keep wings ice-freeJanuary 27th, 2016

Graphene composite may keep wings ice-free Materialsgate http://bit.ly/1KFi8o6 https://www.materialsgate.de/en/mnews/26485/Graphene+composite+may+keep+wings+ice-free.html

Graphene ribbons to the rescue

January 27th, 2016

Graphene ribbons to the rescue The Deccan Chronicle http://bit.ly/1lPjN3P http://www.deccanchronicle.com/viral-and-trending/260116/graphene-ribbons-to-the-rescue.html

Report: Graphene could help planes fly in icy conditions

January 27th, 2016

Report: Graphene could help planes fly in icy conditions Canada Journal http://bit.ly/1Sjghvr http://canadajournal.net/science/graphene-could-help-planes-fly-in-icy-conditions-report-41853-2016/

Graphene nanoribbons, epoxy provide effective de-icing solution

January 27th, 2016

Graphene nanoribbons, epoxy provide effective de-icing solution American Laboratory http://bit.ly/1RNyi6c http://www.americanlaboratory.com/182498-Graphene-Nanoribbons-Epoxy-Provide-Effective-De-icing-Solution/

Graphene could help keep planes flying in freezing conditions: ‘Ribbons’ of hi-tech material can keep wings ice-free

January 26th, 2016

Graphene could help keep planes flying in freezing conditions: ‘Ribbons’ of hi-tech material can keep wings ice-free The Daily Mail (A similar article was featured in News Grio.) http://dailym.ai/1PyZorB http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3416150/Graphene-help-planes-fly-icy-conditions-Ribbons-hi-tech-material-wings-ice-free.html

Graphene nanoribbons effective at melting ice

January 26th, 2016

Graphene nanoribbons effective at melting ice Net News Ledger http://bit.ly/20qDMp2 http://www.netnewsledger.com/2016/01/26/64676/

Grafen ersätter flygplatsens avisning

January 26th, 2016

Grafen ersätter flygplatsens avisning NyTeknik (An English translation is not available.) http://www.nyteknik.se/popular_teknik/teknikrevyn/article3958245.ece

Displaytechnik: Reversible Farbänderung mithilfe metallischer Nanopartikel

January 26th, 2016

Displaytechnik: Reversible Farbänderung mithilfe metallischer Nanopartikel Elektronik Informationen (An English translation is not available.) http://bit.ly/1PPMRAl http://www.elektronik-informationen.de/displaytechnik-reversible-farbaenderung-mithilfe-metallischer-nanopartikel/150/23202/321772

Race of world’s tiniest cars set to drive nano-robot revolution

January 20th, 2016

Race of world’s tiniest cars set to drive nano-robot revolution Scientists from around the world will meet in Toulouse, France, in November for the world’s first car race conducted at the nanoscopic level. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.  Race of world’s tiniest cars set to drive nano-robot revolutionJanuary 20th, 2016

Race of world’s tiniest cars set to drive nano-robot revolution James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted about his 2005 nanocar, He is also mentioned in regard to his memory and semiconductor technology invention that is being used to create  Significant breakthrough in ReRAM memory devices developmentJanuary 20th, 2016

Significant breakthrough in ReRAM memory devices development Electronics News AU http://bit.ly/1SubJDF http://www.electronicsnews.com.au/News/Significant-breakthrough-in-ReRAM-memory-devices-d

Vladimir Putin’s global warming fix: Carbon nanotubes

January 7th, 2016

Vladimir Putin’s global warming fix: Carbon nanotubes James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted about Vladimir Putin’s suggestion to use carbon nanotubes to cut down carbon pollution. Climate Change News http://bit.ly/1TGRlg0 http://www.climatechangenews.com/2016/01/06/vladimir-putins-global-warming-fix-carbon-nanotubes/

Laser-induced graphene looks to displace batteries with supercapacitators

January 5th, 2016

Laser-induced graphene looks to displace batteries with supercapacitators Rice researchers who pioneered the development of laser-induced graphene have configured their discovery into flexible, solid-state microsupercapacitors that rival the best available for energy storage and delivery. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering,  Rice University creates micro supercapacitorsJanuary 5th, 2016

Capacitor Industry http://bit.ly/1ZLOhD9 https://www.capacitorindustry.com/rice-university-creates-micro-supercapacitors



































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