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On the hunt for ultra-thin materials using data mining: Study identifies extensive set of novel 2D materials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Two-dimensional (2D) materials possess extraordinary properties. They usually consist of atomic layers that are only a few nanometers thick and are particularly good at conducting heat and electricity, for instance. To the astonishment of many sci...

Mar 11, 2022

Improving Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis with Nanomedicine

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

An article available as an uncorrected proof in the journal Drug Discovery Today has reviewed the role of nanomedicine in the pathology and genetics of pancreatic cancer.

Mar 11, 2022

New tool allows unprecedented modeling of magnetic nanoparticles

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Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new computational tool that allows users to conduct simulations of multi-functional magnetic nanoparticles in unprecedented detail. The advance paves the way for new work aimed at dev...

Mar 11, 2022

Deep learning: A framework for image analysis in life sciences

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists are constantly seeking imaging systems that are faster, more powerful and capable of supporting longer observation times. This is especially true in life sciences, where objects of interest are rarely visible to the naked eye. As techno...

Mar 11, 2022

Nanofertilizers Could Help to Solve Agriculture's Water Crisis

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Increased water consumption worldwide has resulted in low-quality water resources utilized for crop irrigation in the agricultural sector; however, these sources tend to be contaminated. New research published in the MDPI sustainability explores w...

Mar 11, 2022

Novel nanoparticles with potential for enhanced deep tumour therapy

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers Dr Yansong Feng and Prof. Hong Zhang at the Van ‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have designed and synthesized novel multi-layered, multi-functional nanoparticles that enable a combination o...

Mar 11, 2022

Orientation of Nanoparticles Determines Propulsion

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A recent article published in the journal ACS Nano examined how the motion of triangular nano- and microparticles, which are established to have a functional and efficient sonic propulsion and are thus appealing candidates for future projects, is ...

Mar 11, 2022

Versarien launches Lunar 3D printed lifestyle pods

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Versarien, an advanced engineering materials group and provider of graphene-enhanced cement admixture, recently announced the launch of its "Lunar" lifestyle pods. Lunar is Versarien's first 3D printed concrete product made with Cem...

Mar 11, 2022

Generating carbon-free fuels

NanoDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

A metal foam could underpin a low-cost method for generating carbon-free fuels, researchers from KAUST have shown. The team seamlessly coated the foam with iron and cobalt nanomaterials to create a highly active electrode for a device that splits ...

Mar 11, 2022

Method Keeps Liquid Marbles Functional for Microfluidic Systems

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

A research team from Griffith University developed a technique that uses condensation to noninvasively refill liquid marbles with water. The method could improve the viability of applications such as drug delivery. According to the researchers, it...

Mar 11, 2022

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