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The Nanoparticle Properties That Govern Peptoid Self-Assembly

Two assembly regimes associated with quantum dots (QDs) and reversibly binding peptoids are reported in new research to understand what governs assembly pathways.

4 May 2022

Nanotechnology and Organic Farming Partner to Improve Crops

Nanofertilizers are combined with organic farming practices to cultivate cereal and oil crops and compared to chemical practice in a new study.

3 May 2022

Next Generation Antibacterial Agents: Positively Charged Silver Nanoparticles

New research focuses on the influence of size and surface charge of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on bactericidal activity.

2 May 2022

Biodegradable Fruit Packaging Combines Nanocellulose and Green Protein Isolates

New research discusses the commercialization of byproducts from the sunflower-based biofuel sector to develop bio-based, biodegradable food packaging reinforced with nanocellulose.

2 May 2022

Confidence in Bubble Printing for Hierarchical Nanoparticle Assembly

A novel approach for laser-driven bubble printing using Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) to build strong nanostructures is presented in a study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry.

28 Apr 2022

Study Demonstrates VSFG Wettability to Estimate Wettability of 2D Materials

The capacity of a liquid to sustain contact with a solid surface is called wettability, and it is proportional to hydrophilicity and inversely proportional to hydrophobicity. It is one of the most significant qualities of a solid.

27 Apr 2022

Researchers Develop Nanocellulose Paper Semiconductors for Better Tunability of Electronic Properties

Semiconducting nanomaterials with 3D network architectures have large surface areas and many pores, making them ideal for adsorption, separation, and sensing applications.

27 Apr 2022

Researchers Show How Nanoparticles May Turn Sunlight into Alternate Forms of Energy

Novel technologies to convert sunlight into power and fuels will be enabled by new materials. These materials are made possible by the combination of molecules and nanoparticles.

27 Apr 2022

New Paper-Thin Loudspeaker can Turn Any Surface into an Active Audio Source

MIT engineers have developed a paper-thin loudspeaker that can turn any surface into an active audio source.

27 Apr 2022

Gold Nanoparticles May Enhance Healing through Promotion of Key Proteins

A group of researchers recently published a paper in the journal Scientific Reports that demonstrated the effectiveness of gold nanoparticles synthesized using hydrogels as reducing and capping agents for wound healing and antimicrobial applications.

26 Apr 2022