Radiation is a common form of cancer treatment, but the levels of toxicity associated with the treatments limit the dosage. There has been much research to sensitise the cancerous tissue to the radiation, whilst leaving the surrounding healthy cells alone.
Cation exchange (CE) is known to be a powerful tool for the synthesis of heterogeneous nanocrystals and is currently divided into two main routes- ion solvation-driven CE reactions and thermally activated CE reactions.
By Liam Critchley
19 Apr 2017
This article is the latest in a series summarizing the most current news from the world of graphene - including the latest research into novel applications, commercial developments, and new insights into the material's fundamental physics and chemistry.
By Benedette Cuffari
18 Apr 2017
Graphene oxide (GO) is a two-dimensional nano-material consisting of a graphene monolayer highly functionalized with oxygen-containing chemical groups.
Researchers have recently developed an ultra lightweight cut paper-based SCPU (PC-SCPU) for self-powered portable electronic devices which is combined with a super capacitor (SC) in order for it to simultaneously harvest energy from body movements and store the generated energy.
By Benedette Cuffari
14 Apr 2017
Phosphorene is a single layer of black phosphorous – just as graphene is a single layer of graphite. And just as graphene, phosphorene is a similarly exciting 2D material with many remarkable electrical and optical properties.
By Anna Clemens
13 Apr 2017
A nanotechnology breakthrough from engineers at Trinity College Dublin could lead to touchscreen computers appearing on almost any flat surface, including anything from milk cartons and tabletops, according to a new report in the journal Science.
By Brett Smith
12 Apr 2017
Carbonate analysis through X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques has been well documented and research into both carbonates and clays dates back many decades.
By Liam Critchley
11 Apr 2017
Nanoscopic golden springs 5,000 times thinner than a human hair have been used to unravel twisted molecules and reveal the secrets of their chirality.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
11 Apr 2017
Nanomaterials are finding a wide variety of applications including next generation computer chips, improved insulating materials, LED displays, high energy density batteries, high power magnets, high activity sensors and aerospace components.
By Benedette Cuffari
11 Apr 2017