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Innovative Mathematical Model Enhances Nanoparticle Drug Carrier Design

Despite gaining a bad rap in mainstream media in recent years, nanoparticles have been successfully used for decades in targeted drug delivery systems. Drug molecules can be encapsulated within biodegradable nanoparticles to be delivered to specific cells or diseased tissues.

11 Jul 2024

Wiener Path Integral Technique for Accurate Stochastic Modeling in Nanomechanical Systems

Rapid and reliable molecular detection is now within reach, thanks to micro- and nano-electro-mechanical systems, essential for disease diagnostics. Yet, the presence of stochastic noise and nonlinear behaviors pose challenges that hinder optimization.

10 Jul 2024

Utilizing Block Molecules for Unconventional 2D Nanopatterns

A group of scientists at the Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, under the direction of Wen-Bin Zhang and Yu Shao, released a review in the Chinese Journal of Polymer Science about non-traditional 2D periodic nanopatterns.

10 Jul 2024

Nanoscale Thermal Transistor: Fast Heat Flow Control

In a recent article published in Nature Communications, researchers introduced a nanoscale photonic thermal transistor for sub-second heat flow switching, enhancing thermal management and thermal logic devices.

9 Jul 2024

KIMM Introduces Revolutionary Nano Transparent Screen for Wide-ranging Applications

A groundbreaking 100-inch or larger super-sized Nano Transparent Screen(NTS) has been developed and commercialized for the first time in the world.

4 Jul 2024

SMU, U of Rhode Island Patent Inexpensive Method to Improve Creation of Solid-State Nanopores

SMU and the University of Rhode Island have patented an inexpensive, easy-to-use method to create solid-state nanopores (SSNs), while also making it possible to self-clean blocked nanopores.

4 Jul 2024

Electrode-Silicone Patch for Simulating Pressure and Vibration

A group of scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have created a flexible, pliable electronic gadget that, when applied to the skin, can mimic the sensation of pressure or vibration.

1 Jul 2024

Optimizing Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Based Antimicrobial Nanocomposite Films

In a recent study, researchers optimized antimicrobial nanocomposite films by varying concentrations of carboxymethyl cellulose, Commiphora mukul polysaccharide, and Chitosan Nanofiber, highlighting potential applications in food packaging and biomedical fields.

21 Jun 2024

Optimizing Fingerprint Imaging with Novel Carbon Composite

Researchers led by Bienvenu Gael Fouda-Mbanga at Nelson Mandela University in Gzeberha, South Africa, have found a new form of powder for dusting fingerprints.

18 Jun 2024

Piezoelectric PLLA Scaffolds Promote Bone Regeneration in Rats

A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences used piezoelectric polymer poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) fibers with ordered micro-nano structures and a piezo catalytically-induced controlled mineralization strategy to create biomimetic tissue engineering scaffolds with a bone-like microenvironment (pcm-PLLA).

13 Jun 2024