Nanozymes, a group of inorganic catalysis-efficient particles, have been proposed as promising antimicrobials against bacteria. They are efficient in killing bacteria, thanks to their production of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Mar 15th, 2021
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The importance of international standards for the graphene community.
Mar 15th, 2021
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A new concept of on-demand drug delivery system has emerged in which the drugs are automatically released from in vivo medical devices simply by shining light on the skin.
Mar 15th, 2021
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Researchers have made wood compressible and turned it into a micro-generator. When it is loaded, an electrical voltage is generated. In this way, the wood can serve as a bio-sensor - or generate usable energy.
Mar 15th, 2021
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Researchers have developed a new silver-hydrogel composite for artificial skin that combines high electrical conductivity with soft, stretchable biocompatibility.
Mar 13th, 2021
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Scientists have developed a new method for making ordered arrays of nanoholes in metallic oxide thin films using a range of transition metals. The process makes a wider selection of ordered transition metal nanohole arrays available for new catalysis, filtration, and sensing applications.
Mar 13th, 2021
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Nanomaterials of perovskite dispersed in hexane and irradiated by laser; light emission by these materials is intense thanks to resistance to surface defects.
Mar 12th, 2021
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LEDs led to the high-definition viewing experience we've come to expect from our screens. A new type of LED that utilizes spintronics could take displays to the next level.
Mar 12th, 2021
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By embedding nanosensors in the fibers of a bandage, researchers have created a continuous, noninvasive way to detect and monitor an infection in a wound.
Mar 12th, 2021
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Researchers report the first encapsulation of spin-crossover molecules inside carbon nanotubes. This is a fundamental research result that helps to understand the behaviour of magnetic molecules confined in very small spaces.
Mar 12th, 2021
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As NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover continues to explore the surface of Mars, scientists on Earth have developed a new nanoscale metal carbide that could act as a superlubricant to reduce wear and tear on future rovers.
Mar 12th, 2021
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Scientists use X-ray-sensitive tags to see protein molecules in cells, opening new doors for studies in health, medicine, and bioscience.
Mar 12th, 2021
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Technology paves way for intelligent solar cells, other highly efficient devices programmed at the macro- and nanoscale.
Mar 12th, 2021
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Researchers create voltage-controlled nanopores that can trap particles as they try to pass through, which may lead to single-molecule sensors, along with cheaper and faster genomic sequencing.
Mar 12th, 2021
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Newly developed nanoprobes tested in zebrafish could help detect cancer more accurately and might aid diagnosis and therapy in the future.
Mar 11th, 2021
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Study shows how century-old design principle can be a pathway to overcoming failure.
Mar 11th, 2021
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