Scientists have succeeded in constructing protein nanotubes from tiny scaffolds made by cross-linking of engineered protein crystals. The achievement could accelerate the development of artificial enzymes, nano-sized carriers and delivery systems for a host of biomedical and biotechnological applications.
Nov 14th, 2018
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Researchers announced that they have constructed functional metalenses that are one-tenth to one-half the thickness of the wavelengths of light that they focus. Their metalenses, which were constructed out of layered 2D materials, were as thin as 190 nanometers.
Nov 14th, 2018
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Aluminium alloys have unique material properties and are indispensable materials in aircraft manufacturing and space technology. With the help of high-resolution electron tomography, researchers have for the first time been able to decode mechanisms crucial for understanding these properties.
Nov 13th, 2018
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Scientists watch the 'swirling and spinning' of therapeutic nanoparticles to better understand their cellular binding.
Nov 13th, 2018
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Scientists obtained nanosprings that may be used to develop nanorobots and targeted drug delivery agents.
Nov 13th, 2018
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Experimental therapy could repair mutations that cause genetic diseases.
Nov 13th, 2018
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Materials scientists have achieved a new record in the performance of organic non-fullerene based single-junction solar cells. Using a series of complex optimisations, they achieved certified power conversion efficiency of 12.25 percent on a surface area measuring one square centimetre.
Nov 13th, 2018
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Electrically conductive polymer nanostructures that are many times longer than they are wide make graphene a better light detector.
Nov 13th, 2018
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Scientists have discovered that the scales on moth wings vibrate and can absorb the sound frequencies used by bats for echolocation (biological sonar). The finding could help researchers develop bioinspired thin and lightweight resonant sound absorbers.
Nov 13th, 2018
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Researchers succeeded in significantly increasing the stability and biocompatibility of special light-transducing nanoparticles. The team has developed upconverting nanoparticles that not only convert infrared light into UV-visible light, but also are water-soluble, remain stable in complex body fluids such as blood serum, and can be used to store medications.
Nov 13th, 2018
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Machine learning is increasing the pace of development of customised carbon surfaces with a wide variety of applications.
Nov 13th, 2018
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A lack of quality control in the graphene market has led to inferior products being touted as high-grade, so now a research team has developed a reliable way to test graphene quality.
Nov 13th, 2018
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Team uncovers a new and simple way to learn the structures of small molecules.
Nov 12th, 2018
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Scientists developed a technology for trapping and chemical analysis of organic and non-organic molecules at ultra low concentrations.
Nov 12th, 2018
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Scientists have developed a means of printing transistor-based glucose sensors directly onto a catheter attached to a wearable pump. Diabetics can program the pump to deliver insulin and glucagon, the hormones they need to regulate blood sugar.
Nov 12th, 2018
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Researchers capture detailed images using electron-based imaging and computer simulations.
Nov 12th, 2018
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