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Researchers Investigate Structure and Properties of Circulenes

A group of researchers at the Siberian Federal University (SibFU) collaborated with foreign colleagues to elucidate the physical and structural properties of a class of two-dimensional materials based on polycyclic molecules known as circulenes.

5 Nov 2018

Miniature Nanostraws to Deliver Precise Doses of Molecules to Human Cells Safely and Efficiently

Scientists can develop the perfect molecule to tweak a gene, treat cancer, or guide the development of a stem cell, but none of that will be a success in the end if they cannot get their molecule into the human cells they want to influence.

1 Nov 2018

Laser-Activated Nanomaterials Exhibit Ability to Heal Wounded Tissues by Forming Seals

Scientists supported by NIBIB have created laser-activated nanomaterials that have the ability to integrate with wounded tissues to form seals that are excellent than sutures in containing body fluids and preventing bacterial infection.

1 Nov 2018

ICEAN 2018: Nanotechnology-Based Advanced Technologies and Solutions

Nanotechnology experts from around the world, who use innovation in materials science to create advanced technologies and solutions for the environment, energy, and health sectors, will congregate in Newcastle next week for the third International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials (ICEAN).

30 Oct 2018

Iran Builds Machine to Purify Wastewater Using Nanotechnology

A graywater purification device, which is made based on nanostructured ceramic membranes, was recently unveiled in a nanotechnology exhibition in Tehran.

24 Oct 2018

Boron-Doped Nanodiamonds Could Significantly Improve Photocatalysis

Scientists recently doped diamond nanomaterials with boron and demonstrated how this method considerably enhances photocatalysis for solar fuels.

19 Oct 2018

Novel, Low-cost Photocatalyst Shown to Produce Hydrogen

In a breakthrough study, a RUDN chemist has obtained 'green' hydrogen using UV radiation, visible light and catalysts with ruthenium nanoparticles.

17 Oct 2018

Computer Model Determines Ideal Conditions to Develop Nanodiamonds

Nanodiamonds have fascinating chemical and surface properties and hold promising applications in quantum computing, optoelectronics, and medicine.

16 Oct 2018

New Method Allows Harvesting of 2D Materials in Minutes

Scientists at MIT have formulated a method to harvest 2-inch diameter wafers of 2D materials in a matter of minutes.

12 Oct 2018

Determining Oxidative Age Could Reveal How Aging Impacts Nanomaterial's Properties

Iron oxide nanoparticles are used in iron replacement therapy, sentinel node detection, and other biomedical applications. A new research aims to understand how these materials age, and how aging may alter their safety or functional profiles.

28 Sep 2018