This article looks at how different flame-retardant nanotechnologies and materials have been developed to help deal with the global need to improve fire safety measures.
By Benedette Cuffari
22 Apr 2020
The addition of nanoparticles to drilling fluids could alter rheological characteristics, increasing the success of the drilling operation. Since drilling fluid also contributes to the cost of the whole process, cutting down fluid losses is an important achievement for cutting costs.
By Dr. Liji Thomas
15 Apr 2020
Graphene-based nanomaterials can be used in antibacterial applications and show great potential in future drug research.
By Dr. Parva Chhantyal
14 Apr 2020
Doping is an important step in semiconductor manufacture and when doping with nanoparticles, semiconductors can be produced for highly sensitive sensing applications.
By Ben Pilkington
8 Apr 2020
The dynamic covalent oligomer synthesis process is expected to revolutionize prosthetics and molelectronics engineering.
By Benedette Cuffari
7 Apr 2020
Researchers have developed the use of 3D printing methods to incorporate gold nanoparticles directly into polymers and other mediums during the printing process to generate a 3D-printed composite material containing gold nanoparticles.
By Liam Critchley
27 Mar 2020
Nanotechnology has a role in solving different environmental and health issues which occurs with the excessive usage of chemical fertilizers in agricultural practices. Many nanoparticles show improved plant growth and an increase in crop production when used in proper concentrations.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
26 Mar 2020
It has been established recently by researchers from Rice University that unexpected distortions in the lattice of self-assembled polymers can alter the structure and properties of the polymer.
By Liam Critchley
26 Mar 2020
Polymers can be used for a better analysis of how plastics break down into nanoplastics in different environments.
By Liam Critchley
25 Mar 2020
Nanocellulose's most notable application is in food packaging as a biological and eco-friendly alternative to conventional packaging materials. It is also present in a range of applications, including in energy storage.
By Liam Critchley
25 Mar 2020