Protein structures helped researchers to increase the potency of simplified antibodies (nanobodies) designed to neutralize SARS-CoV-2.
Jan 26, 2021
Oxford Instruments Asylum Research is proud to announce that it has joined as a member of the MIT.nano Consortium. This membership is directly aligned with the Oxford Instruments core purpose...
Jan 26, 2021
Researchers revealed the luminescence enhancement mechanism of a series of new lead-free quadruple halide perovskite nanocrystals, and prepared high-performance photodetectors.
Jan 26, 2021
Scientists used the 'zoom-in' phase transition universal method to realize a detailed analysis of the structural deformation and electronic properties of metallofullerenes under high pressure.
Jan 26, 2021
In recent years, lead-free halide perovskite nanocrystals have drawn more and more attention due to their low toxicity, high stability and chemical diversity.
Jan 26, 2021
Self-assembly is ubiquitous in the natural world, serving as a route to form organized structures in every living organism. This phenomenon can be seen, for instance, when two strands of DNA—without any external prodding or guidance—join to form a...
Jan 26, 2021
Self-assembly of Kevlar-inspired molecules leads to structures with robust properties, offering new materials for solid-state applications.
Jan 26, 2021
Metals such as gold or platinum are often used as catalysts. In the catalytic converters of vehicles, for example, platinum nanoparticles convert poisonous carbon monoxide into non-toxic CO2. Because platinum and other catalytically active metals...
Jan 26, 2021
Metallurgists have all kinds of ways to make a chunk of metal harder. They can bend it, twist it, run it between two rollers or pound it with a hammer. These methods work by breaking up the metal's grain structure -- the microscopic crystall...
Jan 26, 2021
Bandages, which have long been used to cover wounds, have now been upgraded to detect and prevent infections, thanks to nanotechnology.
Jan 26, 2021
