New lab-on-a-chip could revolutionize early diagnosis of cancer
Scientists have published a breakthrough paper describing their invention of a miniaturized biomedical testing device for exosomes.
Oct 7th, 2014
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Summary of the Spring 2014 NanoSafety Cluster Database Survey
This document summarizes the responses we received before August 2014. This document summarizes the responses received before August 2014.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreThe 'cyberwar' against cancer gets a boost from intelligent nanocarriers
Cancer possesses special traits for cooperative behavior and uses intricate communication to distribute tasks, share resources, and make decisions. New research now offers additional insight into the lethal interaction between cancer cells and the immune system's communications network.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreResearchers design 'molecular Pom Poms' from self-assembling peptides
Starting from a specific type of peptides (amino acid chains), researchers have developed a hierarchical system that, under appropriate conditions, self-assembles leading to spherical structures similar to the pom-poms used in some clothing.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreNanotechnology could revolutionize treatment of eye conditions
Researchers developed novel nanoparticles that could attach to the cornea and resist the wash out effect for an extended period of time. If these nanoparticles are loaded with a drug, their longer attachment to the cornea will ensure more medicine penetrates the eye and improves drop treatment.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreResearchers discuss the future of organic photovoltaic devices
Organic photovoltaic devices (OPVs) have major potential as a principal source of clean electricity for the future. However, the large-scale introduction of OPVs onto the market is currently limited by their stability. The StableNextSol Action aims to create a highly interdisciplinary network of academic and industry researchers to study the degradation mechanisms occurring in state-of-the-art OPVs.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read morePrinting paper-thin and touch-sensitive displays on various materials (w/video)
Until now, if you want to print a greeting card for a loved one, you can use colorful graphics, fancy typefaces or special paper to enhance it. But what if you could integrate paper-thin displays into the cards, which could be printed at home and which would be able to depict self-created symbols or even react to touch?
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreLeft alone, palladium atoms get the job done
Isolated atoms quickly tackle carbon monoxide, potentially reducing lean-burn engine emissions.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreUnconventional photoconduction in an atomically thin semiconductor
New mechanism of photoconduction could lead to next-generation excitonic devices.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreOpportunities and challenges of nanotechnology in the green economy
To enable society to build and sustain a green economy, the associated concept of 'green nanotechnology' aims to exploit nano-innovations in materials science and engineering to generate products and processes that are energy efficient as well as economically and environmentally sustainable.
Oct 6th, 2014
Read moreDroplets made to order
New method allows microdroplets of any shape to form on a surface.
Oct 6th, 2014
Read moreMetal-organic frameworks - Mapping the march to methodical materials
Scientists determine the progression of fundamental steps needed to nucleate metal-organic frameworks, captivating materials with promise in gas storage, chemical separations, and air conditioning.
Oct 6th, 2014
Read moreConference on complex inorganic nanomaterials - call for papers
The aim of ACIN 2015 is to offer an update of recent innovations in both fundamental and applied aspects highlighting new advances and progress in the field of nanomaterials (inorganics, hybrids, molecular and bio-inspired).
Oct 6th, 2014
Read moreNanotechnology process makes heat-resistant dyes
Optical dyes can be used to control color and light in applications ranging from laser welding to production of sunglasses and plasma TVs. The dyes used for this purpose are often expensive; others are cheap but apt to decompose when exposed to heat. A better set of options - optical dyes that are both economical and stable - is about to hit the market.
Oct 6th, 2014
Read moreSkin-like patch monitors your health
Researchers have developed a skin-like device that can be worn throughout the day for around-the-clock health monitoring.
Oct 6th, 2014
Read moreNew technique to make foams could lead to lightweight, sustainable materials
Researchers have developed a new type of foam - called capillary foam - that solves many of the problems faced by traditional foams. The foam could be used to make lightweight, sustainable materials.
Oct 6th, 2014
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