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"Nanoparticle technology provides healthy trans, saturated fat alternative"

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The old adage that oil and water don't mix isn't entirely accurate. While it's true that the two compounds don't naturally combine, turning them into one final product can be done. You just need an emulsifier, an ingredient com...

Jun 13, 2022

Small materials may be key to reducing cardiovascular disease deaths

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death across the globe, responsible for about 17.9 million (32%) of all deaths worldwide every year. Monitoring and treatment may reduce the incidence of death, but the health care options are limit...

Jun 13, 2022

Collapsing a leading theory for the quantum origin of consciousness

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The origin of consciousness is one of the greatest mysteries of science. One proposed solution, first suggested by Nobel Laureate and Oxford mathematician Roger Penrose and anesthesiologist Stuart Hammeroff, at Arizona State University, in Tucson,...

Jun 13, 2022

Designing protection suits for hard working bacteria

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Bacteria can contribute to a more sustainable production of chemicals, so providing a good working environment for them is a good investment. Now researchers present a nano protection suit, developed for bacteria.

Jun 13, 2022

"Nanoparticle technology provides healthy trans, saturated fat alternative"

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

An innovative emulsification process could help scientists develop a healthier shelf-stable fat for food manufacturing.

Jun 13, 2022

Low-Cost Colorimetric Method to Modeling Protein-Nanoparticle Interactions

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Quantitative characterization of interactions between nanoparticles (NPs) and proteins via a high-throughput manner is challenging. In an article published in the journal Analytical Chemistry, researchers adopted a colorimetric approach toward qua...

Jun 13, 2022

Reaction mechanism of O3 activation and singlet oxygen generation on N-doped defective nanocarbons

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A research team led by Prof. Cao Hongbin from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed the catalytic reaction mechanism of O3 activation and singlet oxygen (1O2) generation on N-doped defective nan...

Jun 13, 2022

Corn Crops Benefit from Carbon Nanoparticles

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) have attracted increased interest in agricultural production in the twenty-first century owing to their excellent bioactivity, high conductivity, eco-friendly manufacturing processes, and large-scale production. A recen...

Jun 13, 2022

Twin photons from different quantum dots

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Identical light particles (photons) are important for many technologies that are based on quantum physics. A team of researchers from Basel and Bochum has now produced identical photons with different quantum dots—an important step toward applicat...

Jun 13, 2022

Green Method to Make Nanoparticles and Ultrafine Powder

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A novel freeze-dissolving approach has been devised that offers greater efficiency and sustainability compared to the classic freeze-drying process to make superfine powder or nanoparticles. ​​​​​​

Jun 13, 2022

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