New substance classes for nanomaterials
Chemists have developed two new classes of materials in the field of nanomaterials: nano spheres and diamond slivers made of silicon and germanium.
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Biosupercapacitor provides energy for biomedical applications
Researchers have developed a biocompatible energy storage device.
Microfluidic device rapidly delivers mRNA nanoparticles
With a ‘liquid assembly line,’ researchers produce mRNA-delivering-nanoparticles a hundred times faster than standard microfluidic technologies.
Nano-scale borate bioactive glass for skin-healing
Researchers have constructed a nano-scale borate bioactive glass that can effectively reduces the biological toxicity of borate bioglass and improves the biocompatibility of the glass.
Microchip sensor measures stress hormones
Researchers have developed a microchip that can measure stress hormones in real time from a drop of blood.
Speedy nanorobots could someday deliver drugs
Minuscule, self-propelled particles called “nanoswimmers” can escape from mazes as much as 20 times faster than other, passive particles, paving the way for their use in medication delivery.
Bioprinter speeds up drug development
A 3D printer that rapidly produces large batches of custom biological tissues could help make drug development faster and less costly.
Nanofiber filter for coronavirus aerosol capture
A filter made from polymer nanothreads blew three kinds of commercial masks out of the water by capturing 99.9% of coronavirus aerosols in an experiment.
3D printing in-cell protein crystals
In-cell nano-3D printer: Scientists have developed a promising approach for synthesizing protein assemblies from protein crystals.
DNA robots designed in minutes instead of days
Someday, scientists believe, tiny DNA-based robots and other nanodevices will deliver medicine inside our bodies, detect the presence of deadly pathogens, and help manufacture increasingly smaller electronics.
Smart biosensor to explore the biomolecular world
Scientists have developed AI-powered nanosensors that let researchers track various kinds of biological molecules without disturbing them.
Tattoo made of gold nanoparticles for diagnostics
Scientists have developed a novel type of implantable sensor which can be operated in the body for several months to transmit information on vital values and concentrations of substances or drugs in the body.
Nanotechnology detects bone-healing stem cells
Researchers have developed a new way of using nanomaterials to identify and enrich skeletal stem cells – a discovery which could eventually lead to new treatments for major bone fractures.
Building tough 3D nanomaterials with DNA
Engineers use DNA nanotechnology to create highly resilient synthetic nanoparticle-based materials that can be processed through conventional nanofabrication methods.
PEAR: setting nano-imaging in motion
We spoke with Prof. Dominic Zerulla, whose company PEARlabs is developing an imaging technique that sets out to push the boundaries once more – by looking at in-vivo nano-scale processes in motion.
Bacterial magnetic nanoparticles: tools for biomedical applications?
Researchers have now developed and optimised a process for the isolation and purification of magnetic nanoparticles from bacterial cells.
Ultrabright dots see beyond skin deep
Researchers are developing technology to improve high-resolution bioimaging of structures and tissues located deep within the body.
Hot nano-chisel to create artificial bones
The work could lead to efficient, detailed artificial bone tissue, opening doors to disease modeling, in vitro cell research on targeted therapies and drug screening.
Biomaterials for virus-fighting surfaces
Scientists are working toward advances that, using nanotechnology, could lead to a hospital bed or doorknob that naturally destroys viruses.
Nano-thin piezoelectrics advance wearables
A new type of ultra-efficient, nano-thin material could advance self-powered electronics, wearable technologies and even deliver pacemakers powered by heart beats.
The diagnotic potential of nanomedicine
Researchers have developed a new method to better understand how nanomedicines interact with patients' biomolecules.
A quantum-limit-approaching chemical sensing chip
A chemical sensing chip could lead to handheld devices that detect trace chemicals as quickly as a breathalyzer identifies alcohol.
Quantum nanodiamonds help detect disease earlier
The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests, potentially allowing for earlier detection of diseases such as HIV.
Sound waves power advances in smart materials
Researchers at have revealed how high-frequency sound waves can be used to build new materials, make smart nanoparticles and even deliver drugs to the lungs for painless, needle-free vaccinations.
Motorized sensors speed up disease diagnosis
A new approach uses a nanosensor to speed up detection of trace amounts of biomarkers for early-disease diagnosis, while retaining high levels of sensitivity.
An efficient way to create nanographene
Researchers have discovered a new way to create nanographene for power and display devices.
Magic fibers: ‘smart fabrics’ can change color
Researchers are testing new ways to spin liquid crystals into fibers that could be used in camouflage clothing or to create cleaning wipes that can detect the presence of bacteria.
Altering the properties of 2D materials at the nanometer scale
Scientists have developed a method for changing the physical properties of 2D materials permanently using a nanometric tip.
COVID-19 rapid test has successful lab results
Rapid detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in about 30 seconds following the test, has had successful preliminary results.