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Collagenase Enzyme Reduces Pain and Recovery Time

Researchers have described a preclinical investigation, demonstrating that they could decrease pain and recovery time by using specialized nanotechnology.

16 Feb 2018

Micropollutant Removal with Nanoporous Metal Foam

Sponge-like metal foam has the potential to safely remove harmful micropollutants from wastewater without increasing the water industry’s carbon footprint.

By Kerry Taylor-Smith 15 Feb 2018

Nanoengineering Technique Could Treat Cancer and Infections

Researchers have reported a nanoengineering breakthrough that provides hope for treating infections, cancer, and other health problems.

14 Feb 2018

Injectable Delivery System Discharges Drug Carriers for Months

Nanometer-scale vehicles can be programmed to travel the body and selectively target cancer and other sites of disease, conveying higher amounts of drugs.

14 Feb 2018

Fabrication of ABA and ABC Trilayer Graphene

Scientists from Japan have devised a technique to develop two materials, where each material is formed of three graphene layers.

14 Feb 2018

Gold Tab Attached to Skin Converts Mechanical Energy into Power for Self-Powered Electronics

Devices get electricity from a tiny metallic tab that, when attached to the body, is capable of producing electricity from basic movements.

14 Feb 2018

Upconversion Nanoparticles Used for Stimulation and Inhibition of Deep Brain Structures

The human brain is not bottomless but neuroscientists experience a deficiency of light while attempting to investigate living deep-brain structures.

14 Feb 2018

Graphene Oxides Analyzed for Use in Antibacterial Applications

Due to the increasing spread of drug-resistant bacteria, the present antibiotic reservoir seems to be inadequate, thus demanding the exploration of novel antibacterial agents.

14 Feb 2018

Risk Assessment and Risk Management of Nano-Biomaterials in Medical Applications

The School aims to transfer the state of the art knowledge on a variety of topics from key experts to the new generation of nano-environmental, health and safety, and biomedicine professionals.

14 Feb 2018

Using Gold Nanoparticles for Removal of Carbon Monoxide

An innovative method has been developed by researchers to mount gold nanoparticles on a promising molecular support called polyoxometalate (POM).

13 Feb 2018

Molecular Switches Work like Bicycle Pedals

New molecular switches, which work like bicycle pedals, have been developed in Spain & Holland, allowing development of functional molecular systems.

By Kerry Taylor-Smith 12 Feb 2018

Bolometer Exploits the Thermoelectric Properties of Graphene

Graphene is capable of converting heat to electricity and researchers have exploited this thermoelectric property to develop a new radiation detector.

8 Feb 2018

Change Observed in Molecular Structure of Nano-Confined Liquid Crystals

Researchers have found a form of self-assembly in liquid crystals after fitting them into cylindrical nanopores and heating them.

8 Feb 2018

Cancer-Fighting Nanovaccines Activate Immune Cells to Target Tumor

Although cancer-fighting nanovaccines have demonstrated immense potential, their clinical application has been hindered by complexities in quality control, large-scale manufacturing, and protection.

6 Feb 2018