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Using graphene oxide to rebuild bone tissue

This promising process works by modifying the internal structure of a material, called graphene oxide, to make it more conducive to regenerating bone tissue.

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A novel nanoplatform for delivering drugs into lymphocytes

A pH-sensitive drug delivery system in T cells using C-terminal dendrimers with Phenylalanine.

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How to design a lightsail that won't tear or melt on an interstellar voyage

Breakthrough Starshot plans to send microscopic probes to Alpha Centauri using lightsails. Previous conceptions of these structures have imagined them being passively pushed by light from the sun, but Starshot's laser-based approach requires rethinking the sail's shape and composition so it won't melt or tear during acceleration to relativistic speeds.

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Size matters in nanoparticle treatments of traumatic injuries

A new analysis offers guidance on the size of nanoparticles that could be most effective at stopping internal bleeding.

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Nanopores feel the heat

Researchers use a tiny thermometer to directly monitor changes in temperature when ions pass through a nanopore, which may lead to more efficient DNA sequencing technology.

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DNA design brings predictability to polymer gels

Simulations have led to the fabrication of a polymer-DNA gel that could be used in tissue regeneration and robotics.

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Graphene and an intense laser open the door to the extreme

First experimental realization of energetic ions driven by intense laser irradiating the world's thinnest and strongest target.

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Nano-engineered sealer leads to more durable concrete

A nanomaterials-engineered penetrating sealer is able to better protect concrete from moisture and salt - the two most damaging factors in crumbling concrete infrastructure in northern states.

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3D-printed graphene oxide soft robots (w/video)

Researchers report the preparation of a moisture sensitive graphene oxide soft robot by combining direct ink writing and constrained drying. To do so, they realized a uniform 3D macrostructure with graphene oxide nanosheets highly aligned and compacted inside.

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Development of metastable-phase advanced material synthesis technology

Novel findings have been published about the development of a new metastable-phase synthesis method, which can drastically improve the physical properties of various materials.

February 15, 2022 Read more

Novel nanoparticles target gene therapy directly into the lungs

Researchers were able to greatly reduce tumors in a preclinical model of a rare genetic lung disease.

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Photocatalysis: the nano-sponge revolution

Creating a sponge-like hole structure on the nanometre scale that allows small molecules to pass through, record-breaking chemical reactivity was achieved.

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Researchers create molecule that can pave way for mini-transistors

Researchers have succeeded in developing a simple hydrocarbon molecule with a logic gate function, similar to that in transistors, in a single molecule. The discovery could make electric components on a molecular scale possible in the future.

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Slicing the way to wearable sensor prototypes

Engineers have developed a new technique for making wearable sensors that enables medical researchers to prototype test new designs much faster and at a far lower cost than existing methods.

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World-first: speed of sound used to measure elasticity of materials

Researchers have devised a revolutionary new technique for measuring the microscopic elasticity of materials for the first time. Known as SRAS, the technology works by measuring the speed of sound across the material's surface.

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Powering electronic skins with wearable microbial fuel cells

A new paper assesses the promise of sweat-poered, wearable microbial fuel cells as an autonomous power suppliers for e-skins.

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