Nano-Bio-Photonics Simulator

17 Feb 2012 | Tools | Contributor(s): Zuhaib Bashir Sheikh, Nahil Sobh

Simulates passage of light through biological tissue having an embedded metallic nanoparticles using FDTD

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Illinois ECE 564 Modern Light Microscopy

24 Apr 2012 | Courses | Contributor(s): Gabriel Popescu

Current research topics in modern light microscopy: optics principles (statistical optics, Gaussian optics, elastic light scattering, dynamic light scattering); traditional microscopy (bright field, …

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Magnesium Phyllo (Organo) Silicate: A Clay to Play with in Materials Science

11 Aug 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): M. Eswaramoorthy

The synthesis and applications of amino functionalized clay will be discussed in this talk. The tailor made clay containing amino pendants is easily dispersible in water. This property has been …

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Illinois 2012: Societal Implications of Nanotechnology in Addressing Grand Global Challenges

13 Feb 2012 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Irfan S. Ahmad

Nanotechnology has been heralded by some as a savior of humanity, while the naysayers have advocated placing a moratorium on nanotechnology research. Global challenges in areas of water, energy, …

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Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Mechanotransduction at Cell-Cell Contact

03 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Hamid Tabdili

Differential adhesion between cadherin subtypes expressed on cell surfaces is postulated to direct cell segregation during tissue morphogenesis. The studies described here used magnetic twisting …

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Illinois 2011: Dr. Shah Yunus - Main Lecture Points

30 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Shah Yunus, Nadia Jassim

Dr. Shah Yunus: Operational Vice President for Product Development at ESI-Group.

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Illinois 2011: Dr. Shah Yunus - Future of Innovation

30 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Shah Yunus, Nadia Jassim

Dr. Shah Yunus: Operational Vice President for Product Development, ESI-Group.

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Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Pulmonary Toxicity Data Set

13 Mar 2012 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Jeremy M Gernand

This data set contains the collected in vivo pulmonary toxicity results contained in 18 published studies conducted between 2004 and 2011 with single- and multi-walled carbon nanotubes. These data …

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Surface structure and composition of high-surface-area molybdenum nitrides

31 Jan 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brian Demczyk

In this work, we have employed high-resolution transmission electron microscopy coupled with Fourier analysis, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to determine the near-surface structures and …

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Evolution of microstructure and magnetic properties in magnetron-sputtered CoCr thin films

02 Feb 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brian Demczyk

In this work, transmission electron microscopy, including the Lorentz mode is combined with magnetic measurements (vibrating sample magnetometry and ferromagnetic resonance)to draw correlations …

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Measurement of Twin Misorientation by use of First Order Laue Rings in CBED Patterns

27 Jan 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brian Demczyk

This work describes a novel microdiffraction technique, utilizing a fine electron probe to gauge twin misorientation at the nanoscale.

http://nanohub.org/resources/12967

Boron Nitride Nanotube Growth Mode

26 Jan 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brian Demczyk

This writeup details the growth details of arc-synthesized boron nitride nanotubes, incorporating the results of atomic resolution transmission electron microscopy, image simulation and image exit …

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Illinois 2011 NanoBiophotonics Summer School: Dr. Naash - Research

30 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muna Naash

Dr. Muna Naash, University of Oklahoma Professor, Department of Cell Biology Director, Graduate Program EDUCATION Ph.D., Biochemistry/Cell Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas …

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Illinois 2011 NanoBiophotonics Summer School: Dr. Naash - Collaboration

30 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muna Naash

Dr. Naash--Collaboration from NCN@Illinois3 on Vimeo. Dr. Muna Naash, University of Oklahoma Professor, Department of Cell Biology Director, Graduate Program EDUCATION Ph.D., Biochemistry/Cell …

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Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Investigating Dendritic Filopodial Dynamics in Highly Controlled Microenvironments

03 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Anika Jain

The establishment of the intricate wiring of the nervous system relies on filopodial navigation to form complex interconnections between neurons. Until recently, cellular level investigations into …

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Illinois 2011 NanoBiophotonics Summer School: Dr. Naash - Motivation

30 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muna Naash

Dr. Muna Naash--Motivation from NCN@Illinois3 on Vimeo. Dr. Muna Naash, University of Oklahoma Professor, Department of Cell Biology Director, Graduate Program EDUCATION Ph.D., …

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Illinois Nanohour Seminar: Rapid Label-free Detection of Rotavirus using Photonic Crystal Biosensors

24 Feb 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Leo L Chan

Rapid Label-free Detection of Rotavirus using Photonic Crystal Biosensors Presentation Outline Rotavirus Current Detection Method Label-based versus label-free assay Photonic …

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Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Precisely Size Controlled Drug-silica Nanoconjugate for Cancer Therapy

02 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Li Tang

Drug delivery nanomedicine, exemplified by micelles and nanoparticles roughly in the size range of 1-200 nm, have attracted much interest in the past 2-3 decades as alternative modalities for cancer …

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Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Directed Blood Vessel Growth Using an Angiogenic Microfiber/Microparticle Composite Patch

03 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ross J DeVolder

Therapeutic angiogenesis has emerged as a promising strategy to treat various acute and chronic vascular diseases, and to enhance tissue repair and regeneration. Common revascularization therapies …

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Illinois BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Fall 2011: Deconvolving Stiffness in MEMS Pedestal Cell Mass Measurements

03 Nov 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Elise Corbin

The complex relationships between a cell's behavior and the physical properties of both itself and its environment have long been of interest. Specifically, the understanding the mechanisms through …

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