New Mechanism Allows Electrical Control of the Magnetism in Nanodevices

Medicine & Technology Apr 04, 2021

A new class of magnetic nanodevices could soon have their magnetism electrically controlled after a new observation from physicists show a new kind of rotation - one that is possible in materials composed of light elements.

Adding Gold Nanoparticles Improve Optical Properties of Shape-Memory Polymers

Mar 29, 2021

Researchers successfully demonstrated that adding clusters of gold nanoparticles to shape-memory polymers, then stretching them, changes their plasmon-coupling traits, allowing them to have different and beneficial optical properties.

Acid-Sensitive Nanoparticles Could Be Used for Pancreatic Cancer Treatments

Mar 19, 2021

Chinese researchers are looking into acid-sensitive nanoparticles' potential as a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer - drawing inspiration from host defense peptides (HDP).

Turning to Nanotechnology in the Fight Against the Coronavirus: A Review of Techs and Studies Against COVID-19

Mar 16, 2021

A new scientific report reviews the role nanotechnology plays in the ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus, examining its role in diagnosing and curing the highly-contagious COVID-19.

Carbon Nanodots Could Serve as Cheaper, Cleaner Quantum Dot Alternatives for the Future

Mar 09, 2021

Quantum dots generally refer to specially fabricated nanocrystals that exhibit unique electrical and optical properties due to their inherent quantum properties. However, conventional technology has limited quantum dots to toxic and costly metals as raw materials.

New Approach To Compute Long-Distance Interactions Between Molecules? New Research Has an Answer

Feb 16, 2021

A recently-published study of electronic states' changing shape induced by such interactions, has potential application in using molecules as "individually addressable units."

Nanomaterials: Invisible Killers in Consumer Products

Feb 10, 2021

Unbeknownst to many, consumer products are filled with nanomaterials that are harmful to the health. They are considered the invisible killers that are more dangerous to viruses in the long term if no safety precautions are made.

Arranged Nanoblocks Help Improve Solar Cell Efficiency

Feb 03, 2021

A new technique for fabricating solar cells, with the help of specially arranged nanoblocks, could significantly improve their efficiency.

Biomolecular "Crown" Now Observable, Thanks to a Novel Method

Jan 26, 2021

Nanomedicine is an emerging field of study that employs techniques, diagnostics, and therapies in the minute yet precise nanometer scale - and new research could help better observe these very small particles.

Scientists Establish Relationship Between Nanotube Length and Friction, To Guide Creation of Stronger Fibers

Jan 20, 2021

While carbon nanotube fibers are known to be less durable than the nanotubes within them, a new study could help close the gap between these materials.

Researchers Set New Guinness World Record for Finest Woven Fabric

Jan 20, 2021

A research team from the University of Manchester in the UK has overtaken Egyptian linen's finest Egyptian linen for the world's finest woven fabric, recognized by the Guinness World Records.

Ultra-Efficient, Nano-Thin Piezoelectric Materials Advance Self-Powered Electronics

Jan 20, 2021

A new design for ultra-efficient, nano-thin piezoelectric materials could revolutionize self-powered electronics, such as wearable gadgets and medical implants like pacemakers.

Quantum Entanglement of Electrons Achieved Through Heat

Jan 11, 2021

As a key technology in achieving the next generation of communications and computing technologies, quantum entanglement has been a topic of interest in the scientific community - with the latest efforts detailing how to achieve it through the application of heat.

NIST Creates A "How-To Tutorial" for DNA Origami

Jan 09, 2021

With the increased interest surrounding the design and fabrication of DNA origami nanostructures, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a guide for beginners using existing technologies.

Emory Chemists Invent Shape-Shifting Nanomaterial, Holding Potential for Biomedical Applications

Jan 08, 2021

A team of chemists from Emory University in Atlanta, US, has invented a shape-shifting peptide nanomaterial that can be triggered controllably - paving the way for potential biomedicine applications.