We describe a method to fabricate, transfer and validate via image processing nanofibre-based, unique security marks ('nanotags') for anti-counterfeiting purposes. Epitaxial surface growth of oligophenylenes on a heated muscovite mica crystal results in a thin film of mutually aligned nanofibres with dimensions of tens of nanometres in height, hundreds of nanometres in width and tens to hundred...

The electrochemical performances of fluorinated carbon nanofibres have been tested for a use as cathode material in primary lithium battery using LiBF4 PC:DME 1M as electrolyte. For a very narrow fluorination range [420-450°C], the fluorine content in the carbon nanofibres increases up to CF0.78 and so do both the energy and the power densities. A maximum of 8057 W.kg power density has been rea...

The growing needs for analytical devices requiring smaller sample volumes, decreased power consumption and improved performance have been driving forces behind the rapid growth in nanomaterials research. Due to their dimensions, nanostructured materials display unique properties not traditionally observed in bulk materials. Characteristics such as increased surface area along with enhanced elec...