Michael Greenwood

Feature Writer

B.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Drug Design and Discovery

Michael graduated from the University of Salford with a PhD in Biochemistry in 2023, and has keen research interests towards nanotechnology and its application to biological systems. Michael has written on a wide range of science communication and news topics within the life sciences and related fields since 2019, and engages extensively with current developments in journal publications.

Articles from Michael

Curbing Antibiotic Pollution in the Environment with Nanoparticles

In this article, we delve into the complexities of antibiotic-based environmental pollution and explore how nanoparticles offer a promising solution for effective water purification while also examining the advantages and challenges associated with their use.

20 Sep 2023

Using Graphene in Water Sensors to Enhance Pollution Detection

In this article, we focus on the use of graphene in water sensors, exploring how these sensors detect common contaminants, including heavy metals, microbes and irregular pH.

8 Sep 2023

Market Report: Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) in Nanoscience

As of 2021, the global AFM market was estimated at a value of over $480 million, and is projected to reach $806 million by 2031.

3 Aug 2023

Polymeric Nanoparticles: Properties and Applications

Polymeric nanoparticles are nanoscale-sized objects constructed from polymers such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) or polylactide-co-glycolide (PLGA), with applications in the in vitro delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents, alongside a number of additional biomedical functions.

27 Jul 2023

What is a Carbohydrate Polymer?

Carbohydrate polymers are chains of carbohydrate molecules bound together in repeating units, hence the polymer denotation.

19 Jul 2023

Trends in Nanobiomaterials

In this article, the historical and future trends in the production and use of nanobiomaterials will be discussed.

17 Mar 2023

Scientists Copy Silkworms to Spin Nanofibers

Recently, scientists have developed a new approach to nanofiber production inspired by the head bobbing of silkworms.

22 Feb 2023

Nanovaccines: From Design to Characterization

Learn about how nanovaccines are designed and eventually characterized in this article on AZoNano.

18 Jan 2023

NanoSafety Cluster; The Platform Putting Nanotoxicology First

The European Union (EU) NanoSafety Cluster (NSC) is a grouping of projects funded by various programs within the EU that aim to harmonize and coordinate research around nanotoxicology and the safety of nanomaterials.

24 Aug 2022

What is Nanobiotechnology Used For?

Nanobiotechnology indicates the application of nanoscale materials to biological systems to serve a purpose or induce an effect. Learn more about what nanobiotechnology is used for.

12 Jul 2022