Promising nanosensors for submarines, mines and spacecraft
Scientists are developing nanostructured gas sensors that would work at room temperature.
Nov 10th, 2017
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How the magnetoelastic effect can control the magnetic properties of nanoelements
Rapidly modifying magnetic properties is key for low power magnetic devices. The MULTIREV project has contributed to a study which exploits magnetoelastic coupling, for the design of strain-controlled nano-devices.
Nov 10th, 2017
Read moreFactors in the fabrication of heterojunctions of 2D-materials through CVD
A recent review article discusses the methods of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to fabricate 2D heterojunctions.
Nov 10th, 2017
Read moreA new nano-sized hexameric molecular capsule
Halonium ions used in this study, are well-known reaction intermediates and halogenating reagents in synthesis, but now they have been used as robust and stable structural units in molecular nanotechnology.
Nov 10th, 2017
Read moreTransfer technique produces wearable gallium nitride gas sensors
A transfer technique based on thin sacrificial layers of boron nitride could allow high-performance gallium nitride gas sensors to be grown on sapphire substrates and then transferred to metallic or flexible polymer support materials.
Nov 9th, 2017
Read moreScientists create 'tracking' nanoagents to illuminate very small diseased tissues
Researchers have created polymer nanoagents that can 'light up' tiny areas of diseased tissues that conventional methods fail to detect.
Nov 9th, 2017
Read moreKey to direct graphene transfer is the control of water intercalation
A proposed intercalation-based electrochemical transfer method forms the basis of a novel optimized direct graphene transfer method.
Nov 9th, 2017
Read moreTheranostic nanoparticles for tracking and monitoring disease state
A new review article pays particular attention to and emphasize the platforms in which self-reporting and disease monitoring is possible in real-time through the synergistic nature of the components on the theranostic particles.
Nov 9th, 2017
Read moreNanoparticles can limit inflammation by distracting the immune system
A surprise finding suggests that an injection of nanoparticles may be able to help fight the immune system when it goes haywire. The nanoparticles divert immune cells that cause inflammation away from an injury site.
Nov 9th, 2017
Read moreNanoshells could deliver more chemo with fewer side effects
In vitro study verifies method for remotely triggering release of cancer drugs.
Nov 8th, 2017
Read moreA new way to mix oil and water as nanoemulsion (w/video)
Condensation-based method developed at MIT could create stable nanoscale emulsions.
Nov 8th, 2017
Read morePartners across Europe collaborate to establish a pilot line for the scale-up and production of nanopharmaceutical products
The NANOFACTURING consortium announced that it has made significant progress towards the establishment of a pilot line and the design of a commercial scale manufacturing line for the production of nanopharmaceuticals.
Nov 8th, 2017
Read moreFully integrated circuits printed directly onto fabric
Researchers have successfully incorporated washable, stretchable and breathable electronic circuits into fabric, opening up new possibilities for smart textiles and wearable electronics.
Nov 8th, 2017
Read moreResearchers develop flexible, stretchable photonic devices
Light-based devices could be used as biomedical sensors or as flexible connectors for electronics.
Nov 8th, 2017
Read moreNanosensors applied to plant leaves warn of water shortage
Electronic circuits reveal when a plant begins to experience drought conditions.
Nov 8th, 2017
Read moreBetter, bolder printing with silicon nanostructures
Researchers have found a way to expand the printable color spectrum with a novel nanostructure system.
Nov 8th, 2017
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