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MIT Improves Microfluidics with Interlocking LEGO Blocks

MIT researchers have developed a new platform for microfluidics, using LEGO bricks.

1 Feb 2018

Researchers Accurately Customize Upconversion Luminescence Dynamics

Using advanced spectroscopy and theoretical modeling, researchers showed that migration of excitation energy has a higher impact on upconversion dynamics.

1 Feb 2018

Fabric-Like Power Source Developed for Wearable Electronics

Researchers have developed a customizable, fabric-like power source that can be cut, stretched or folded without losing its function.

31 Jan 2018

Developing Data Storage Devices with Nanoparticles and Electron Microscopy

Research shows that iron-platinum nanoparticles respond to laser pulses by stretching & contracting - could help develop new magnetic data storage devices.

By Brett Smith 31 Jan 2018

New Approach Helps Achieve Effective Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery

Nanoparticles used for drug delivery are often broken down prematurely in the liver. A new approach to prevent this has been researched and reported on.

30 Jan 2018

MXene Nanomaterial Could Enable Efficient Gas Separation for Widespread Use of Hydrogen Fuel

Researchers discovered gas separation characteristics in a nanomaterial called MXene that can be combined with the membranes adopted to purify hydrogen.

30 Jan 2018

Electron Behavior in 2D Materials at Microscale Resolution

To observe the results of stacking 2D materials with other ultrathin materials, researchers have to monitor characteristics at microscale.

29 Jan 2018

Human Immune System Reacts to Graphene Oxide in a Similar Way to Pathogens

Study demonstrates immune system handles graphene oxide in a similar way to pathogens - could be used in safer biomedical applications.

29 Jan 2018

Light-Triggered Nanoparticles Used to Treat Metastatic Cancer in Mice

Unlike traditional light therapy, light-triggered nanoparticles can target and attack cancer cells that have spread deep inside the body.

26 Jan 2018

Nanosensor that Illuminates Tumors to be Tested in Surgeries

Scientists will start testing a digital nanosensor that illuminates cancer tissue to see whether it can enhance the accuracy of cancer surgeries.

25 Jan 2018

Nanobruecken 2018: A Nanomechanical Testing Conference & Bruker Hysitron User Meeting

The Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen and Bruker are pleased to announce Nanobruecken 2018: A Nanomechanical Testing Conference & Bruker Hysitron User Meeting, which will take place on February 20th-22nd, 2018 at the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen, Germany.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 25 Jan 2018