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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

Measuring Temperature of 2D Materials at Atomic Level

A method for measuring behavior & temperature of two-dimensional materials, enabling engineers to build smaller and faster microprocessors.

5 Feb 2018

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