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Novel Nanoplatform Found Effective Against Esophageal Cancer

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Among the total number of deaths caused by different types of cancer, esophageal cancer is the sixth most significant. Several conventional treatments, such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery have multiple side effects, including off-targe...

Aug 10, 2022

Nanofiber TENG Sensor Used in Safety Detection of Rail Fasteners

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Rail fasteners are critical parts of railroad tracks and must be inspected regularly to ensure the safe functioning of railway lines. A pre-proof paper from the journal Nano Energy presents a self-powered nanofiber vibration sensor (SNVS) with exc...

Aug 10, 2022

Where Does Nanotechnology Stand in Central Nervous System Disease Treatment?

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have played a vital role in transporting important bioactive compounds bi-directionally, crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This approach of shuttling important bioactive compounds has paved the path for novel dia...

Aug 10, 2022

Colourful nanotubes become flame-resistant – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

New materials are more suitable for in applications like wearable devices, smart textiles and functional coatings The post Colourful nanotubes become flame-resistant appeared first on Physics World.

Aug 10, 2022

Ultracold atoms dressed by light simulate gauge theories

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Our modern understanding of the physical world is based on gauge theories: mathematical models from theoretical physics that describe the interactions between elementary particles (such as electrons or quarks) and explain quantum mechanically thre...

Aug 10, 2022

New market report: Graphene-enhanced Construction Materials

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Graphene-Info is proud to announce a new market report, focused on the Graphene Construction Materials Market, a comprehensive guide to the world of graphene-enhanced construction materials.

Aug 10, 2022

Researchers develop a nanoparticle that acts as a heater and a thermometer

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at Kanazawa University report in ACS Nano the development of a nanoparticle that acts as a heater and a thermometer. Inserting the nanoparticle in living cells results in a heat spot that, by switching it on and off, enables the contro...

Aug 10, 2022

Implantable semiconductor nanomembrane could treat spinal cord injury and Parkinson's disease

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Flexible implanted electronics are a step closer toward clinical applications thanks to a recent breakthrough technology.

Aug 10, 2022

Levidian and United Utilities secure BEIS funding for biogas to hydrogen project

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Levidian and United Utilities recently secured funding for the first phase of a biogas to hydrogen project. The UK Government’s department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded £212,000 (over USD$256,000) funding through...

Aug 10, 2022

3D-printable 5-metal alloy proves ultra-strong but ductile

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

With new manufacturing techniques comes the opportunity for brand new metal alloys with a huge range of possible properties. A team of researchers has now developed a new 3D-printable alloy with a specific nanostructure that makes it ultra strong ...

Aug 10, 2022

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