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Quantum dots keep atoms spaced to boost catalysis

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Rice University engineers have assembled what they say may transform chemical catalysis by greatly increasing the number of transition-metal single atoms that can be placed into a carbon carrier.

Jun 25, 2021

Ultralight armor material made of tiny carbon struts outperforms Kevlar

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A light weight and slim form are two very desirable attributes when it comes to next-gen armor materials, and we're seeing scientists make impressive gains in this area, inspired by everything from sea snails, to animal scales, to finely tune...

Jun 25, 2021

Anti-inflammatory nanoparticles could be applied to the weakening muscles of DMD patients

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Muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic diseases that lead to the progressive loss of muscle mass and function in patients, with the incurable Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), which affects all the body's muscles primarily in boys, bein...

Jun 25, 2021

New book reveals promising nanomaterials for therapeutic drug delivery

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'Nanomaterials: Evolution and Advancement Towards Therapeutic Drug Delivery' gives the present status and future perspective of Polymeric nanoparticles, Liposomes, Carbon Nanotubes, Magnetic Nanoparticles, Silica Based nanomaterial, Hydr...

Jun 25, 2021

Pushing the boundaries of colloidal quantum dots by making their sizes equal

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Perovskite colloidal quantum dots (Pe-CQDs) are highly promising nanocrystals for optoelectronic applications. However, the size of the crystals should ideally be equal to ensure a consistent energy landscape. In a recent study, scientists clarifi...

Jun 25, 2021

Nanotech OLED electrode liberates 20% more light, could slash display power consumption

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A new electrode that could free up 20% more light from organic light-emitting diodes has been developed at the University of Michigan. It could help extend the battery life of smartphones and laptops, or make next-gen televisions and displays much...

Jun 25, 2021

MXenes: What are They? And How Can It Help Nanotechnology?

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers discovered a new group of ultra-thin two-dimensional materials that possess numerous potential in aiding various fields of science, especially in nanotechnology.

Jun 24, 2021

Quantum dots keep atoms spaced to boost catalysis: Rice University engineers develop strategy for higher-loading single atom catalysts

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Engineers use graphene quantum dots to trap transition metals for high atom loading in single atom catalysis.

Jun 24, 2021

Light-harvesting nanoparticle catalysts show promise in quest for renewable carbon-based fuels

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Researchers report that small quantities of useful molecules such as hydrocarbons are produced when carbon dioxide and water react in the presence of light and a silver nanoparticle catalyst. Their validation study—made possible through the use of...

Jun 24, 2021

Muscling up with nanoparticle-based anti-inflammatory therapy

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Researchers have developed a new approach in which specifically designed anti-inflammatory nanoparticles (NPs) that could be applied locally and selectively to chronically inflamed muscles severely affected or at more immediate risk of deteriorati...

Jun 24, 2021

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