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Nanoengineers develop a new approach to effectively deliver mRNA into cells

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Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new and potentially more effective way to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) into cells.

Nov 30, 2021

An antiviral regimen based on biomimetic polymers for COVID-19

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In a new study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, scientists proposed the aforementioned mechanism of action (MOA) and have validated it using electron photomicrographs of murine cytomegalovirus (MCMV), which were incubated with a nanoviri...

Nov 30, 2021

Modeling Predicts Carbon Nanotubes Effectively Bind to SARS-CoV-2

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A study recently published in the journal Infection, Genetics and Evolution explored the attachment affinity of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nano-fullerene towards numerous molecular targets of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2...

Nov 30, 2021

Addition of Ceramic Nanoparticles Improves Composites for Aviation Industry

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An article recently published in the journal Polymers explores the potential of ceramic nanoparticle-embedded multiscale-hybridized fiber-reinforced polymers in aerospace structures. Two separate types of hybrid fibers; weaved carbon and fiberglas...

Nov 30, 2021

Graphene Nanoribbon Edge Defects Unveil Potential to Manipulate Optical Properties for Nano-Imaging

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The latest research published in the journal Nanomaterials has focused on armchair graphene nanoribbons (AGNRs) visual characteristics via edge-defect manipulation techniques. The alteration of the edge conditions results in a variety of electroni...

Nov 30, 2021

Nanomaterials for Targeting Ferroptosis-Based Cancer Therapies

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An exciting development in nanotechnology involves using nanomaterials for enhanced cancer treatment. A review article published in the journal, Theranostics, is spearheading these insights for novel cancer treatment involving the process of ferro...

Nov 30, 2021

Eco-Friendly Material Synthesis Technique Helps EV and Battery Industry Go Green

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A recent article published in the journal Nanomaterials describes a novel eco-friendly material synthesis technique that can be used to manufacture lithium-ion batteries for clean energy production.

Nov 30, 2021

MXene Nanomaterials for Future Solar Energy Technologies

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MXenes are a type of nanomaterial with outstanding customizable qualities, making them potential candidates for a wide range of applications, including power generation. A recent paper published in the journal Nanomaterials discusses MXene's ...

Nov 30, 2021

Improvement to Longevity of Li Batteries with New Approach to ZrB2 Nanocrystals Synthesis

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Amongst battery technologies, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) devices are perceived as one of the most attractive next-generation supplementary rechargeable batteries. New research using Zirconium nanocrystal synthesis is described in a recent paper publish...

Nov 30, 2021

Flu virus shells could improve delivery of mRNA into cells

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Nanoengineers have developed a new and potentially more effective way to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) into cells. Their approach involves packing mRNA inside nanoparticles that mimic the flu virus -- a naturally efficient vehicle for delivering ge...

Nov 30, 2021

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