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How can Magnetic Nano-Discs be Used to Study Neural Responses?

Article - 19 Aug 2020

A team of researchers at MIT and elsewhere has published its findings in the journal ACS Nano about its discovery of magnetic nano-discs, a novel approach for the study of neural responses.

Harvesting Energy as you Move: The Future of Wearable Technology

Article - 6 Aug 2020

EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellow, Dr Ishara Dharmasena, speaks to AZoNano about their groundbreaking triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) technology that has the potential to convert our movements into...

Detecting Lung Cancer Early with Non-Invasive Nanosensors

Article - 1 May 2020

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a non-invasive nanosensor for detecting lung cancer.

How do Nanoparticles Affect Plant Function?

Article - 26 Mar 2020

Nanotechnology has a role in solving different environmental and health issues which occurs with the excessive usage of chemical fertilizers in agricultural practices. Many nanoparticles show improved...

Can Nanolubricants be Used for Thermal Engineering?

Article - 5 Mar 2020

Nanolubricants can be used for thermal engineering. Enhancing the tribological performance of nanoparticle-based lubricants has been a challenge for years, but recent developments have enabled...

Developing Fingerprints Using Silica Nanoparticles

Article - 3 Feb 2020

Back in 2014, a team of researchers from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, uncovered the exact underlying mechanisms that allow nanoparticles to detect fingerprints.

Self-Cleaning Clothing- What Role do Nanoparticles Play?

Article - 23 Jan 2020

The use of nanoparticles to enhance clothing is not a new development. Starting in the mid-2000s, many garment manufacturers began integrating silver nanoparticles with antimicrobial qualities into...

Are Nano Alloys the Future of Mobile Device Manufacture?

Article - 15 Jan 2020

Nano-alloy is a broad term used to describe two, or sometimes multiple component nanoparticles, made of atomic species that are metals. A nano-alloy can be what is referred to as a very small...

Is Quantum Teleportation an Option for Future Semi-conductors?

Article - 15 Jan 2020

Quantum teleportation shows remarkable promise as being critical for the production of semiconductors in the future. The problem lies in trying to understand and transmit information via quantum...

How Can Ionic Liquids Enable Clean Energy Production?

Article - 14 Jan 2020

Largely considered to be salts that are molten at room-temperature with organic cations and inorganic anions, ionic liquids have a distinctive number of physical and chemical qualities that make them...