NANOTECHNOLOGY

Nanocrystal could help revolutionize manufacturing

NANOTECHNOLOGY 03.18.2019 13:13 PM

North Carolina State University researchers have developed a microfluidic system for synthesizing perovskite quantum dots across the entire spectrum of visible light.

Nanotechnology: Extending Battery Life

03.18.2019 13:09 PM

Nanotechnology provides more time between charges. Low battery indications are probably the most annoying aspect in today's gadget-driven world. The use of nanotechnology could possibly lessen the immediate stress of temporarily being cut off from the cyber universe that has become such an intricate part of our daily routine or even give battery driven cars an increase in mileage.

Vitamin C can help gold nanowires grow

03.18.2019 08:29 AM

Scientists discover a method to turn stubby gold nanorods into gold nanowires of impressive length. It could be valuable for sensing, diagnostic, imaging and therapeutic applications.

New biological sensor can help diagnose cancer and epilepsy better

03.15.2019 15:49 PM

Researchers have made a new biosensor that could help clinicians diagnose cancer and epilepsy. LLNL or Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers developed a biological sensor to better diagnose illnesses such as cancer and epilepsy.

Defects can help soak up pollutant faster in nanomaterials

03.14.2019 14:44 PM

Adding defects into the structure of a metal-organic framework, research shows that it could absorb toxic pollutants faster in industrial wastewater.

Researchers create nano-bot to probe inside human cells

03.14.2019 09:00 AM

Magnetic 'tweezers' developed by U of T Engineering researchers could help diagnose and fight cancer

Electronic tattoos can be made through graphene and silk

03.13.2019 12:59 PM

Researchers in China have demonstrated a self-healing electronic tattoo that shows high sensitivity to multiple stimuli, including humidity, strain, and temperature based on a unique graphene and silk fibroin combination.

Nanotechnology can clear the way for better visibility

03.12.2019 22:04 PM

A new coating developed by researchers prevents fogging on transparent surfaces and is said to replace fogging sprays.

Nanotechnology: A Possible Cure for Cancer?

03.12.2019 10:24 AM

The future may be brighter for cancer patients with nanotechnology's targeted drug delivery system.

A theoretical model can now help the manufacturing industry to save both time and money

03.11.2019 11:05 AM

Researchers at Linkoping University have created a theoretical model that can show what happens in hard cutting materials as they degrade.

NanoNeedle: A way to modify plant genes

03.10.2019 20:22 PM

Scientists discover a way to modify plant genes through a nano-needle University of California-Berkeley scientists found a way to modify plant genes through a nano-needle.

Cell-sized micro-robots to make an incredible journey in the human body

03.10.2019 20:16 PM

Researchers have invented tiny, remote-powered, walking robots that could potentially make an extraordinary journey inside the human body.

New paper provides design principles for disease-sensing nanomaterials

02.22.2019 08:52 AM

Scientists have long sought to develop drug therapies that can more precisely diagnose, target and effectively treat life-threatening illness such as cancer, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases.

Gene therapy: utilizing nanotechnology in fighting against Chlamydia

02.12.2019 08:46 AM

Scientists in Canada have developed a new method for preventing and treating chlamydia. Chlamydia, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, is a common sexually transmitted disease that can infect women with cervicitis and in both men and women with urethritis and proctitis. The team of researchers from the University of Waterloo treats chlamydia through gene therapy using nanotechnology.

NSF awards Indiana University $4 million to advance medical nanotechnology

01.28.2019 20:19 PM

Only a year after establishing the intelligent systems engineering program in the Indiana University School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, the university has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to advance nanoscale devices to improve human health, including fighting cancer.