A new Particle and Particle Systems Characterization study compared the properties of 20 nanometer and 35 nanometer spherical AuNPs, functionalized with a specific thiol-modified oligonucleotide, to develop an improved Au-nanoprobe for the detection of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) for lactose intolerance.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
12 Oct 2022
Inspired by the natural architecture of Sharpey's fiber, a study presents the preparation of a gelatin (col:gel) biopolymeric film with nanopillars that could be used as a dental implant coating with enhanced cellular and osteogenic properties.
By Bhavna Kaveti
12 Oct 2022
A new fabric, designed by textile engineers, has been woven out of ultra-fine nano-threads made from a blend of phase-change materials and other unconventional substances.
In a study published in Cell Reports Physical Science, a dual-channel graphene-based electromyographic and mechanical sensor was proposed for the simultaneous collection of two bio-signals for speech recognition applications.
By Bhavna Kaveti
12 Oct 2022
A recent study published in the journal ACS Nano tackles this problem by doing a meta-analysis to determine the overall severity of nanoplastic effects on terrestrial plants.
By Hussain Ahmed
12 Oct 2022
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications addresses this problem by describing novel NIR-emitting sonosensitizers for sonodynamic tumor therapy using NIR phosphorescent carbon dots (CDs) with a narrow bandgap and long-lived activated triplet modes.
By Hussain Ahmed
12 Oct 2022
In a pair of recently published papers, two independent research teams successfully used a powerful X-ray beam technique at the APS to uncover new insights about the dynamics of materials such as toothpaste and hair gel.
In two recent studies, scientists show that graphene can significantly enhance electrical circuits needed for wearable and flexible electronics like smart health patches, bendable smartphones, helmets, large folding display screens, and more.
The latest ground-breaking research and projects from across the Quantum landscape are to be shared at the 2022 National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP) Showcase on 11 November at the QEII Conference Centre in Westminster, London.
A novel technique to successfully capture light and soundwaves, with the use of multilayer silicon nitride waveguides, was developed by researchers from the University of Twente.
Quantum calculations conducted by scientists at the University of Surrey enable the discovery of new “phases” of two-dimensional (2D) material that can be employed to build next-generation fuel-cells devices.
A team of researchers at BRAVE Analytics working with colleagues at the Medical University of Graz and University of Graz (all based in Austria) has developed a measuring method for continuous and time-resolved nanoparticle characterization which has single-particle sensitivity.
A recent study published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science addresses this issue by fabricating a lightweight and ultrawhite nanoporous paint using hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) for daytime radiative cooling applications.
By Hussain Ahmed
10 Oct 2022
A recent study published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces proposes a simple strategy for the fabrication of mesoporous graphene with applications in high-performance energy storage systems such as electric double-layer supercapacitors (EDLCs).
By Hussain Ahmed
10 Oct 2022
An article published in Scientific Reports demonstrated an easy method to prepare vascularized constructs based on microgels that promoted human mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) osteogenesis and supported sprouting angiogenesis and network formation.
By Bhavna Kaveti
10 Oct 2022