Self-assembled quantum dot drives a plasmonic nanocircuit
Researchers demonstrated a simple model quantum plasmonic nanocircuit with a narrow-band self-assembled GaAs quantum dot as a source for single plasmon excitation.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreResearchers demonstrated a simple model quantum plasmonic nanocircuit with a narrow-band self-assembled GaAs quantum dot as a source for single plasmon excitation.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreResearchers have created 'molecular cages' that can maximise the efficiency of converting molecules in chemical reactions, and that may in future also be used as sensors and drug-delivery agents.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreScientists have found that in many rather common situations in nature the van der Waals force between two molecules becomes repulsive. This might lead to a paradigm shift in molecular interactions.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreResearchers have developed an emulsion interfacial polymerization method to fabricate Janus particles exhibiting chemical and topological anisotropy.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreA new review presents the up-to-date progress in the design of novel multifunctional nano-theranostics for precision cancer nanomedicine by targeting the unique acidic tumor microenvironment .
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreResearchers have developed a method to produce size-tailored particles of zinc peroxide. This allows targeted modification of their properties, such as the destruction of cancer cells.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreGraphene can filter nanometer-sized molecules at 10 to 100 times the rate of commercial membranes.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreThe adhesive, made from nanoparticles of hydroxyapatite, glues both synthetic hydrogels and mouse soft tissue, providing a promising alternative to organic materials currently in use for clinical applications.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreMaterials scientists and engineers are reporting success in developing a new material that promises to help ensure that microelectromechanical systems can continue to meet the demands of the next technological frontier.
Jun 28th, 2017
Read moreResearchers have developed a new material that can undulate and therefore propel itself forward under the influence of light.
Jun 28th, 2017
Read moreCombining nanophotonics and thermoelectrics, engineers generate materials capable of distinguishing between tiny differences in wavelengths of light.
Jun 28th, 2017
Read moreThis active drug-delivery system addresses the limitations seen for the anti-cancer drug BA-TPQ - poor solubility and low bioavailability.
Jun 28th, 2017
Read moreScientists have developed a method that allows them to engineer crystals with a large fraction of reactive facets.
Jun 28th, 2017
Read moreResearchers designed 'two-faced' spherical particles to perform the task. One face is made with magnesium, which reacts with water to produce hydrogen bubbles to propel the microbots. The other face is made out of alternating iron and gold layers topped by silver nanoparticles.
Jun 28th, 2017
Read moreThe world's lightest 3-D printed structure is so lightweight that it can be placed on top of a cotton ball or the petals of a flower.
Jun 28th, 2017
Read moreScientists are investigating how to tailor drug therapies using exosomes - nanoscale sacs full of biomarkers like lipids, proteins and nucleic acids found in bodily fluids - that can be used to achieve a noninvasive 'liquid biopsy'.
Jun 28th, 2017
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