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Nanoparticulate Delivery Systems Allow Selective Targeting of Cancer Cells

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. It is a leading cause of death and the burden is expected to grow worldwide due to the growth and aging of the population, mainly in less developed countries, in which about 82% of the world's population resides.

8 Mar 2016

NIST Researchers Develop New Quality-Control Test for Roll-to-Roll Nanomanufacturing Process

Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a test that could help to ensure quality control in roll-to-roll nanomanufacturing process. This advancement could allow manufacturers to test a variety of materials in real-world conditions in a fast and nondestructive manner.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 7 Mar 2016

New Nanoscale Machines Could Transform DNA Origami into a Commercially Viable Technology

A team of researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have used DNA to develop two innovative nanoscale machines containing moving parts. In this technique, DNA was used as a self-assembling and programmable construction material.

7 Mar 2016

Study Reveals Graphene’s Ability to Transmit High-Frequency Electrical Signals Without Energy Loss

A study from Plymouth University has demonstrated that when electrical signals are transmitted through graphene at high frequencies, they do not lose any of their energy.

7 Mar 2016

Researchers Study Interaction of Probe Molecules Confined to Nanopores

Physicists are interested in studies relating to molecules confined to micro- or nanopores. This is due to the fact that molecules can be stabilized or manipulated in unstable states, or can acquire new materials with unique properties.

7 Mar 2016

Researchers Create Complex 3D Structure Made of Graphene Aerogel

Ever since its discovery in 2004 graphene has been considered a wonder material, and researchers have great expectations for it. The material is 300 times stronger than steel, and a million times thinner than a human hair. It is also the world’s best conductor of electricity and heat. These features can positively impact many applications, such as making more powerful batteries, more efficient solar panels, and faster computers. Although, it is tough to manipulate graphene beyond it's two-dimensional form.

7 Mar 2016

Researchers Develop Conditions for Self-Assembling Nano-Scale Honeycomb Structure

Nature contains a unique Lego brick, known as biological molecules or peptides. These peptides are built together to develop a variety of complex structures. In comparison to the commonly used toy bricks, the molecular building blocks are different as they are flexible, and are capable of bonding together using a wide range of mechanisms under appropriate conditions.

4 Mar 2016

New Nano-Structured Ceramics Could Convert Industrial Heat into Electrical Energy

Talia Alvarez, doctorate student at the University of Manchester, UK has recently designed nano-structured ceramics, which are thermoelectric materials capable of converting the heat emanating from industrial processes to create electrical energy.

3 Mar 2016

Carbon Dioxide Converted into Green Energy for Batteries

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a chief component of smokestack emissions, and is considered to be the most vital greenhouse gas involved in climate change. Recently ACS Central Science featured a report highlighting how the pollutant can be converted into a useful material, increasingly used in high-tech batteries that store "green" energy like solar power, while simultaneously controlling the environmental impact of existing power plants.

From American Chemical Society 3 Mar 2016

Modified Dye Molecules Serve as Building Blocks of Self-Assembling Molecular Networks on Graphene

Organic photovoltaics bear great potential for large-scale, cost-effective solar power generation. One challenge to be surmounted is the poor ordering of the thin layers on top of the electrodes.

3 Mar 2016

Nanomaterials News

Nanoparticulate Delivery Systems Allow Selective Targeting of Cancer Cells

NIST Researchers Develop New Quality-Control Test for Roll-to-Roll Nanomanufacturing Process

New Nanoscale Machines Could Transform DNA Origami into a Commercially Viable Technology

Study Reveals Graphene’s Ability to Transmit High-Frequency Electrical Signals Without Energy Loss

Researchers Study Interaction of Probe Molecules Confined to Nanopores

Researchers Create Complex 3D Structure Made of Graphene Aerogel

Researchers Develop Conditions for Self-Assembling Nano-Scale Honeycomb Structure

New Nano-Structured Ceramics Could Convert Industrial Heat into Electrical Energy

Carbon Dioxide Converted into Green Energy for Batteries

Modified Dye Molecules Serve as Building Blocks of Self-Assembling Molecular Networks on Graphene

New Study Finds Electrons Flow Like Liquid in Graphene, Breaking Rules

Research Boosts Graphene’s Potential to Unprecedented Heights

Novel 3D Imaging Technique Captures In Situ Nanoparticle Self-Assembly

Nanoparticles That Boost Tomato Plant Growth

Orange Peel Nanoparticles: New Green Synthesis

Enhancing Slurry Stability in Lithium-Ion Batteries with Turbiscan Technology

PiFM and its Role in Nanoscale Chemical Imaging

Conversations on AFM: How AI is Automating Scanning Probe Microscopy

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