Gold nanoparticles are well known as a potential drug-delivery platform that can successfully permeate cell memebranes, taking their payloads directly to where they are needed. Now, MIT researchers have determined just how the nanoparticles are able to achieve this.
By Will Soutter
27 Aug 2013
The Czech government has realized the importance of nanotechnology and has begun actively supporting the nano industry via the participation of ministries and universities in research and development programs. Add to this their strong scientific tradition and the Czech republic should continue to be a significant contributor to the field.
Measuring and mapping mechanical properties of live biological cells is crucial in today's research. Although atomic force microscopy is mainly used to produce a 3D profile of the scanned surface, it can provide much more information.
Researchers from the University of Georgia have developed a new approach to cancer treatment, using nanoparticles to train the body's immune system to kill off the cancer cells on its own.
By Will Soutter
21 Aug 2013
Mexico's commitment to nanotechnology, backed up by significant levels of funding indicate that this sector will continue to be a focus area and will no doubt continue to grow at a steady rate in the near future. Continued funding will hopefully attract more researchers to the field, producing more publications/technology and increasing levels of awareness.
A team at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab have developed a new type of smart window coating which can selectively filter out heat and visible light using a nanostuctured composite of indium tin oxide (ITO) and niobium oxide.
By Will Soutter
15 Aug 2013
Researchers from the University of Rochester have managed to levitate photoluminescent nanodiamonds using only a laser beam. This achievment will allow more specific studies into how optomechanical systems behave at the nanoscale, and potentially provide a platform for advanced sensor technology or quantum computuation.
By Will Soutter
14 Aug 2013
Rayleigh scattering equation enables UV/Visible spectroscopy to characterize particle size and light wavelength effects on scattering intensity.
The development of areas such as nanotechnology could be accelerated if collaboration between CIS members can be agreed upon.
Romania became a part of NATO in 2004 and the European Union in 2007. Recent changes in government and budget cuts for research could mean that quality researchers are lost to other countries, potentially threatening growth in the nanotechnology sector.