Interest in the use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) as either nanomedicines or dental materials/devices in clinical dentistry is growing. This new review paper details the ultrafine structure, chemical composition, and reactivity of dental tissues in the context of interactions with ENMs, including the saliva, pellicle layer, and oral biofilm; then describes the applications of ENMs in dentistry in context with beneficial clinical outcomes versus potential risks.
Feb 13th, 2015
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An unusual form of carbon ring structures has been identified for the first time in a family of doughnut-like macrostructures.
Feb 13th, 2015
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Scientists have shown that gold nanotubes have many applications in fighting cancer: internal nanoprobes for high-resolution imaging; drug delivery vehicles; and agents for destroying cancer cells. A new study details the first successful demonstration of the biomedical use of gold nanotubes in a mouse model of human cancer.
Feb 13th, 2015
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Microbiomes have been slow to yield their secrets. Two researchers explain how nanoscience might help speed up the process.
Feb 12th, 2015
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Scientists have used an X-ray laser to get the first glimpse of the transition state where two atoms begin to form a weak bond on the way to becoming a molecule.
Feb 12th, 2015
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Scientists used supercomputers to find a new class of materials that possess an exotic state of matter known as the quantum spin Hall effect. The researchers propose a new type of transistor made from these materials.
Feb 12th, 2015
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How can we preserve our knowledge today for the next millennia? Researchers have found a way to store information in the form of DNA, preserving it for nearly an eternity.
Feb 12th, 2015
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Atom probe tomography, a powerful atomic-scale microscopy and micro-analysis technique, allowed researchers to make out the enamel's nanoscale composition and structure. This research identified never-before-seen amorphous biominerals and how they contribute to both mechanical hardness and the resistance of enamel to acid dissolution.
Feb 12th, 2015
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Researchers demonstrate a convenient and efficient 'writing' approach to fabricate and assemble ultralong functional fibers as fundamental building blocks for flexible electronic devices.
Feb 12th, 2015
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New research looks at how to create various non-spherical particles by releasing droplets of molten wax into a cool liquid bath. The physics behind this research shows how a range of non-spherical shapes can be produced and replicated with many possible industrial applications.
Feb 12th, 2015
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Inkjet-printing system could enable mass-production of large-screen and flexible OLED displays.
Feb 12th, 2015
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The findings could help pave the way for metallofullerene-based applications that range from biomedicine to renewable energy.
Feb 11th, 2015
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The hand-held Raman spectroscopy probe enables surgeons, for the first time, to accurately detect virtually all invasive brain cancer cells in real time during surgery. The probe is superior to existing technology and could set a new standard for successful brain cancer surgery.
Feb 11th, 2015
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Imagine thousands of copies of a single protein organizing into a coat of chainmail armor that protects the wearer from harsh and ever-changing environmental conditions. That is the case for many microorganisms. In a new study, researchers have uncovered key details in this natural process that can be used for the self-assembly of nanomaterials into complex two- and three-dimensional structures.
Feb 11th, 2015
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Scientists present the synthesis and characterization of a new inorganic nanostructured functional material, BOA, comprising gold nanoparticles and oxoborates. It has the form of small building blocks composed of gold nanoparticles embedded in a polyoxoborate matrix.
Feb 11th, 2015
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Researchers have investigated the friction properties of liquid water at the interface with graphene and with an hexagonal boron nitride sheet, using ab initio molecular dynamics for the first time.
Feb 11th, 2015
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