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New nanocatalyst targets tumors without oxygen

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Tumors often contain areas of oxygen-deficient tissue that frequently withstand conventional therapies. This is because the drugs applied in tumors require oxygen to be effective. An international research team has developed a novel mechanism of a...

Oct 31, 2024

Porous dermal fillers show promise for diabetic wound treatment

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a revolutionary injectable granular filler that could transform the way diabetic wounds are treated, potentially improving patient outcomes. The groundbreaking study introduced an innovative approach about using speciali...

Oct 31, 2024

A trick of light: Researchers turn silicon into direct bandgap semiconductor

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Researchers have come up with a way to turn silicon into a direct bandgap semiconductor, opening the door to the manufacture of ultrathin silicon solar cells.

Oct 31, 2024

A new paradigm for control of quantum emitters

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A research team developed a new paradigm for the control of quantum emitters, providing a new method for modulating and encoding quantum photonic information on a single photon light stream.

Oct 31, 2024

A paper-aluminum combo for strong, sustainable packaging

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Takeout containers get your favorite noodles from the restaurant to your dining table (or couch) without incident, but they are nearly impossible to recycle if they are made from foil-lined plastics. Research suggests that replacing the plastic la...

Oct 31, 2024

Wearable ultrasound tech for muscle monitoring opens new possibilities in healthcare and human-machine interfaces

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Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures high-resolution images of muscle movements, enab...

Oct 31, 2024

Development of a simple, revolutionary printing technique for periodic nano/microstructures

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A team of researchers has developed a printing technique capable of forming a periodic nano/microstructure on the surface of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) slab and easily transferring it onto the surface of a glass substrate. This technique enable...

Oct 31, 2024

MXene nanomaterials enable wireless charging in textiles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The next step for fully integrated textile-based electronics to make their way from the lab to the wardrobe is figuring out how to power the garment gizmos without unfashionably toting around a solid battery. Researchers from Drexel University, th...

Oct 31, 2024

'Wearable' devices for cells

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers interact with parts of our bodies to measure and learn from internal processes, such as our heart rate or sleep stages.

Oct 31, 2024

Researchers turn silicon into direct bandgap semiconductor

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

By creating a new way for light and matter to interact, researchers at the University of California, Irvine have enabled the manufacturing of ultrathin silicon solar cells that could help spread the energy-converting technology to a vast range of ...

Oct 31, 2024

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