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Biostability of ALD and Parylene-ALD Coatings in Neural Implants

Evaluating multilayer coatings for neural implants, this study finds hafnium-based ALD layers excel in biostability, ensuring long-term device functionality.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 28 Jan 2025

The PI Group Appoints Beate van Loo-Born as New CFO

The PI Group strengthens its leadership team with Beate van Loo-Born as CFO, focusing on strategic initiatives and operational excellence for future growth.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 27 Jan 2025

Gold Nanoparticles Enhance Cancer Treatment Accuracy

According to a study published in Advanced Functional Materials on November 24th, 2024, a group of researchers led by Assistant Professor Andy Tay from the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Design and Engineering and Institute of Health Innovation & Technology at NUS has created a novel way to improve the accuracy of cancer treatment using gold nanoparticles tagged with DNA barcodes.

27 Jan 2025

Safety Assessment of Graphene-Based Materials: A Comprehensive Overview

As graphene materials gain traction, robust safety evaluations are essential to mitigate risks and support informed decision-making in their development.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 27 Jan 2025

Local Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Shows Promise

An injectable hydrogel platform shows promise in local immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer, enhancing treatment efficacy with lower toxicity.

24 Jan 2025

Solar-Powered Fabric with Built-in Temperature Monitoring

This groundbreaking fabric from Waterloo researchers offers solar-powered warmth, integrating advanced nanoparticles for safety and long-lasting performance.

24 Jan 2025

Single-Photon Emission Achieved with Nanoribbons

The emission of single photons from atomically thin nanoribbons marks a breakthrough in quantum materials, paving the way for secure communication technologies.

24 Jan 2025

An Open Microfluidic Model for Tumor Cell-ECM Interactions and Anti-Metastasis Testing

The Under-oil Open Microfluidic System enhances tumor cell-ECM interaction studies, improving anti-metastatic drug testing for triple-negative breast cancer.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 24 Jan 2025

Topological Electronic Crystals in Twisted Bilayer-Trilayer Graphene

The discovery of topological electronic crystals in twisted graphene offers insights into electron dynamics, with potential implications for quantum computing.

23 Jan 2025

Engineered DNA-Nanoparticle Motors Achieve Motor Protein Speeds

Researchers engineered a DNA-nanoparticle motor achieving 30 nm/s speed, enhancing performance to rival natural motor proteins for advanced applications.

22 Jan 2025

High-Performance EMI Shielding Nanocomposite: FeNi3-NiFe2O4-SiO2/MWCNT

Synthesis and characterization of a FeNi3-NiFe2O4-SiO2-MWCNT nanocomposite show enhanced EMI shielding properties, crucial for lightweight electronic materials.

By Nidhi Dhull 22 Jan 2025

See the Latest Advancements in Nanopositioning, Motion Control and Precision Automation for Photonics, Laser Processing, Microscopy and Semiconductor Metrology

At Photonics West, learn how PI's advanced positioning technologies are transforming photonics manufacturing and enhancing precision in various applications.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 22 Jan 2025

Chiral Textures in Ferroelectric Nanoislands

Chiral topological textures in BaTiO3 nanoislands demonstrate potential for electrical manipulation, enhancing prospects for future information technologies.

21 Jan 2025

Microfluidic Platforms for Monitoring Cardiomyocyte Activity: A Review

Innovative microfluidic platforms facilitate the study of cardiomyocyte function, offering valuable data for drug testing and cardiovascular disease modeling.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 21 Jan 2025

Scientists Create the Largest Atomically Thin Gold Films to Make Electronics Weightless and Invisible

XPANCEO, a deep tech company developing the next generation of computing through its first smart contact lenses, in collaboration with Nobel laureate Konstantin S. Novoselov (University of Manchester, National University of Singapore), has developed an innovative method for producing biocompatible, transparent, ultrathin gold films with no area restriction.

From XPANCEO 19 Jan 2025