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Thursday, 30th October 2008 (3185 views)

Scientists have used gold in a study that could have great implications for the world of nanotechnology.

A team from Germany has made a breakthrough in using the 'tip-enhanced near-field optical microscopy' technique to study defects in nanotubes - cylindrical structures made up of nanoparticles.

Led by Professor Achim Hartschuh of the Center for NanoScience of Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich, they used a tiny, extremely sharp gold tip to probe the nanotubes.

The defects that they discovered in the devices could be manipulated by scientists to improve the applications in which they are used.

"These and all other results are significant for the application of nanotubes in nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, nanosensors and for our understanding of physical processes at the nanometer scale," declared Professor Hartschuh.

Recently, BioTech Career News urged science students to consider entering the field of nanotechnology as their expertise will be highly sought after in the future.

 

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