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Experts master defects in semiconductors

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Researchers have discovered a novel way to manipulate defects in semiconductors. The study holds promising opportunities for novel forms of precision sensing, or the transfer of quantum information between physically separate qubits, as well as fo...

Nov 5, 2021

Polymer-coated nanoparticles to promote drug delivery to the brain

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Treating diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's is a challenge because drugs have to be able to cross the blood–brain barrier. As a result, the doses administered must be high and only a small fraction reaches the brain, which can l...

Nov 5, 2021

Mesoporous structure enhances catalytic performance of single-atom catalysts

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Carbon-supported single-atom catalysts (SACs) are promising in heterogeneous catalysis due to their high atomic utilization efficiency and unique catalytic performances.

Nov 5, 2021

Progress in the application of nano- and micro-based drug delivery systems in pulmonary disease

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In a new article in the journal BIO Integration , the authors Rejoice Thubelihle Ndebele, Qing Yao, Yan-Nan Shi, Yuan-Yuan Zhai, He-Lin Xu, Cui-Tao Lu and Ying-Zheng Zhao from Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China, discuss progress in the app...

Nov 5, 2021

Prediction of optical constants and bandgap energy of 3D nanonetwork silicon

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In a new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances, Shreeniket Joshi and Amirkianoosh Kiani from Ontario Tech University, Ontario, Canada, discuss hybrid artificial neural networks and analytical model for prediction of optical constants and bandg...

Nov 5, 2021

Polymer-coated nanoparticles to promote drug delivery to the brain

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Researchers are optimizing polymer-coated nanoparticles to increase their permeability across this barrier and consequently the delivery of encapsulated drugs in the brain.

Nov 5, 2021

Nanoscale self-assembling salt-crystal 'origami' balls envelop liquids

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Researchers have developed a technique whereby they can spontaneously encapsulate microscopic droplets of water and oil emulsion in a tiny sphere made of salt crystals—sort of like a minute, self-constructing origami soccer ball filled with liquid...

Nov 5, 2021

New Nanoscale Self-Assembling Salt-Crystal Origami Method Spontaneously Envelops Liquid Droplets

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Scientists have formulated a method by which they can freely encapsulate microscopic droplets of water and oil emulsion in a minute sphere made of salt crystals — similar to a tiny, self-constructing origami soccer ball packed with liquid.

Nov 5, 2021

Allied Motion Closes 2021 With Three Acquisitions

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Allied Motion Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of precision and specialty controlled motion products, acquired ALIO Industries, a manufacturer of advanced linear and rotary motion systems for nano-precision applications. The purchase pric...

Nov 5, 2021

Color-Changing Indicator Combining Two Compounds Within Nanoparticles Predict Looming Algal Bloom

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Researchers in Aca Applied Nano Materials recently showed an indicator that's changing color when exposed to increasing alkaline phosphatase levels, an enzyme that predicts the exponential growth of phytoplankton.

Nov 5, 2021

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