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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

Highly Conductive, Water-Repellent Graphene Circuits Created for Washable Electronics

New graphene printing technology can create electronic circuits that are economical, highly conductive, flexible, and water repellent.

24 Jan 2018

Air-Filled Microbubbles - Potential Intravenous Oxygen Carriers

Scientists developed air-filled microbubbles that could be utilized as an intravenous oxygen carrier and increase survival rates of cardiac arrest patients.

24 Jan 2018

Microfluidic Device Mimics Structure and Physiological Conditions of the Blood-Retinal Barrier

A research team has designed a new microfluidic device that simulates the structure and physiological conditions of the human blood-retinal barrier.

24 Jan 2018

Physical Effect in Graphene Beneficial for Renewable Energy

Researchers have discovered a new physical effect in graphene – membranes capable of being used in devices for artificially mimicking photosynthesis.

24 Jan 2018

Successful Images of Quantum Dots Using Optical Nanoscope

A new optical microscopy-based method can be used for creating images of nanoscale atoms - it is possible to image quantum dots in a semiconductor chip.

24 Jan 2018

Flexoelectricity Could be Mechanism for Stimulating Cell Response in Bone-Repair Process

Researchers have discovered that bone is flexoelectric, which therefore has a possible role in the regeneration of bone tissue in and around microfractures.

22 Jan 2018

Crumpled Graphene Balls Improve Batteries by Preventing Lithium Dendrite Growth

Lithium metal-based batteries have the potential to revolutionize the battery sector. With the theoretically ultra-high capacity of lithium metal used by itself, this new type of battery can be employed to power everything from personal gadgets to cars.

19 Jan 2018