In a recent article, researchers explored how single-layer graphene oxide (slGO) nanosheets enhance bone marrow stem cell growth and differentiation when encapsulated in alginate microgels, presenting new possibilities for bone tissue engineering.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
4 Nov 2024
Scientists from Kyushu University have demonstrated that singlet fission (SF) can be enhanced by introducing chirality—molecules that are non-superimposable on their mirror images—into chromophores and achieving chiral molecular orientation in self-assembled structures.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have made a major breakthrough in sustainable electronics by developing new nanocomposite films made from starch instead of petroleum-based materials, according to a study published in Advanced Functional Materials.
In a recent article, researchers presented an iridium single-atom catalyst coordinated with cobalt–iron hydroxides, showing enhanced performance for oxygen evolution reactions (OER). This catalyst demonstrates reduced metal usage and improved efficiency, marking a step forward in sustainable energy technologies.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
1 Nov 2024
According to a recent study published in ACS Nano, researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have created a novel nanoparticle-based therapy for the treatment of obesity.
In a recent article in Scientific Reports, researchers present an advanced wound dressing material using electrospun fibers enhanced with a chitosan-silver nanocrystal-graphene oxide nanocomposite (ChAgG). This study examines the fibers' mechanical properties, antimicrobial efficacy, and suitability for clinical use.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
30 Oct 2024
Archer Materials Limited (“Archer”), a semiconductor company advancing the quantum technology and medical diagnostics industries, has achieved some key milestones in its research undertaken in collaboration with two of its international research partners.
In the fight against antibiotic resistance, a new technology developed at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, can be of great importance when, for example, hip and knee implants are surgically inserted.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a significant advancement in the diagnosis of heart disease, according to a study published in Nature Nanotechnology.
A team of researchers from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln investigated the physical characteristics of MXenes, a rapidly growing family of two-dimensional materials with potential for diverse nanotechnology applications. The study was published in the journal Matter.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a breakthrough in heart disease diagnostics. They have developed a new type of contrast agent for a medical imaging technique called intravascular optical coherence tomography (IV-OCT).
In a recent Scientific Reports article, researchers synthesized and characterized a novel nanocomposite, arsenic (III) oxide iodide/polypyrrole intercalated with iodide ions (AsO2I/Ppy-I), using FTIR spectroscopy, TEM, and SEM. They identified key functional groups and detailed the composite's morphology, confirming successful integration of organic and inorganic components.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
28 Oct 2024
Researchers from the ICFO have created a post-deposition in situ passivation technique to minimize surface imperfections in environmentally friendly solution-processed nanocrystal ultrathin solar cells.
In a recent article published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, researchers introduced polymer-based nano-PROTEolysis Targeting Chimeras (PROTACs) designed to improve the delivery and efficacy of colorectal cancer treatments. This innovative approach leverages advanced nanotechnology to enhance therapeutic outcomes for patients resistant to conventional therapies.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
25 Oct 2024
An international research team led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering and KAIST has developed a novel approach for identifying and characterizing atomic-scale defects in hBN, a 2D material called "white graphene" due to its exceptional properties.