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Neutrophil nanosponges soak up proteins that promote rheumatoid arthritis

Engineers have developed neutrophil nanosponges that can safely absorb and neutralize a variety of proteins that play a role in the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.

Sep 3rd, 2018

2D material cannibalizes itself for atomic building blocks

Scientists induced a two-dimensional material to cannibalize itself for atomic 'building blocks' from which stable structures formed.

Aug 31st, 2018

Watching atoms and electrons at work

Layered crystals are used worldwide as a basis for exploring the nano-cosmos.

Aug 31st, 2018

Dual-layer solar cell sets record for efficiently generating power

Materials scientists have developed a highly efficient thin-film solar cell that generates more energy from sunlight than typical solar panels, thanks to its double-layer design.

Aug 31st, 2018

Sampling for nanomaterial workplace exposure in the air and on surfaces

A new reports provides an assessment of methods of sampling and characterizing engineered nanomaterials in the air and on surfaces in the workplace.

Aug 31st, 2018

Introducing high-performance non-fullerene organic solar cells

Researchers have introduced a novel method that can solve issues associated with the thickness of the photoactive layers in organic solar cells.

Aug 30th, 2018

3D-printing colloidal crystals

Engineers have united the principles of self-assembly and 3-D printing using a new technique.

Aug 30th, 2018

Boron nitride separation process could facilitate higher efficiency solar cells

A team of semiconductor researchers has used a boron nitride separation layer to grow indium gallium nitride (InGaN) solar cells that were then lifted off their original sapphire substrate and placed onto a glass substrate.

Aug 30th, 2018

Charged polymer nanoballs attack tumors directly, without drugs

By using nanosized charged polymer balls to attack tumors directly rather than carry drugs, researchers have found a way to overcome drug resistance.

Aug 30th, 2018

Tuning into the potential of phosphorene

Better understanding of the wetting characteristics of phosphorene could pave the way for new applications in biological engineering.

Aug 30th, 2018

Building miniature lasers using nanowire

Researchers have built a miniature laser in the form of a nanowire. It's the uniformity of the superlattice of the nanowire that makes this miniature laser exceptional.

Aug 29th, 2018

International nanotechnology authorities dialogue

At this recent meeting, environmental, health and workers protection authorities as well as industry, science and civil society organisations discussed current topics in the area of nano governance.

Aug 29th, 2018

Friction loss at first contact: The material does not forgive

The exact cause of wear is still unclear. Scientists recently proved that the effect occurs at the first contact already and always takes place at the same point of the material. Their findings help develop optimized materials and reduce consumption of energy and raw materials.