An international team of scientists from the Center for Advanced Sensor Technology demonstrated the ability of twisted carbon nanotubes to store three times more energy per unit mass than sophisticated lithium-ion batteries.
In a new study led by John T. Wilson, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, and published in the journal ACS Nano, Vanderbilt researchers have created a set of nanoparticles that encourage the immune system in mice to fight cancer and could eventually do the same in humans.
In a recent article published in Light: Science & Applications, Chinese researchers developed a single-mode double-pulsed nanolaser using perovskite quantum wells, advancing optoelectronic device miniaturization.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
26 Jul 2024
The need for nano-precision has become increasingly important in many fields of research and manufacturing, such as microelectronics fabrication, laser/optical system applications, life sciences, materials, aerospace and...
Researchers from Nanjing University have developed a sustainable method for producing acetic acid, a key ingredient in numerous industries including food, medicine, and agriculture.
An international team of researchers under Dr. Jaeyeon Pyo, from the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute became the first in the world to disclose light emission patterns from 3D-printed nanowires.
A research team headed by Professor Yang Lu from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong developed a new technique for evaluating instability in atomically thin films marking a significant advancement in this field.
In an article published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the USA and Egypt introduce an eco-friendly method to synthesize multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) from yellow corn seeds, highlighting sustainable practices in nanotechnology.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
23 Jul 2024
Engineers from Johns Hopkins University have developed a novel optical instrument that may enhance cancer imaging.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have created unique nanoparticles that can deliver gene therapy straight to different kinds of bone marrow cells, fixing the mutations that cause the disease.
In an article published in Gels, researchers developed a nanocomposite PFSA/Montmorillonite-Na+ polymer membrane to enhance supercapacitor performance, offering improved energy storage and stability.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
22 Jul 2024
In an article published in Polymers, researchers detail the development of a waterborne coating with modified nanoscale titania to protect steel structures in coastal power plants, enhancing corrosion resistance under subtropical marine climates.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
22 Jul 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) last month called for urgent innovation in antibacterial agents to combat serious infections and replace those becoming ineffective due to widespread use.
Development and physicochemical properties of PLLA nanofibrous membranes. Image Credit: Burns & Trauma
In a study published in Nature Communications on July 5th, 2024, a research team led by Prof. Gao Lizeng from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Biophysics suggested a bactericidal mechanism centered around nanozymes that simulate antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and antimicrobial enzymes (AMEs) using biomimicry principles and developed a dual-functional high-efficiency antimicrobial nanozyme.