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EU biomonitoring study looking at engineered nanomaterials in the workplace

Chemical Watch   -   Scientific News Websites

A large scale European biomonitoring project has begun recruiting companies in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland for a study of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in the workplace.

Aug 11, 2020

Breaking molecular traffic jams with finned nanoporous materials

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Thousands of chemical processes used by the energy industry and for other applications rely on the high speed

Aug 11, 2020

A highly light-absorbent and tunable material

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

By layering different two-dimensional materials, physicists at the University of Basel have created a novel structure with the ability to absorb almost all light of a selected wavelength. The achievement relies on a double layer of molybdenum disu...

Aug 11, 2020

A Magnetic-Sensitive Nanocatalyst can Remotely Control Bioreactions in Living Cells

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The enzymes responsible for catalytic reactions in our body's biological reactions are difficult to use for diagnosis or treatment as they react only to certain molecules or have low stability....

Aug 11, 2020

Study Shows How to Improve Delivery of Cancer-Fighting Nanoparticles to Tumors

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

University of Toronto Engineering researchers have discovered a dose threshold that greatly increases the delivery of cancer-fighting drugs into a tumour.

Aug 11, 2020

Making Gold from Nanocellulose

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

When nanocellulose is combined with various types of metal nanoparticles, materials are formed with many new and exciting properties. They may be antibacterial, change colour under pressure, or...

Aug 11, 2020

Superior TNOx/HRGO hybrid anode for lithium-ion batteries

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

In a paper published in NANO, a team of researchers from Chengdu Development Center of Science and Technology have significantly enhanced the performance of titanium niobium oxides for lithium-ion batteries. This has applications in electric vehi...

Aug 11, 2020

Nanocoatings could prevent bird-strikes

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

To birds, trees and sky reflected in glass appear to be habitat. They fly into windows at high speeds, and the loss of life is staggering. Unlike humans, most birds can see UV light. It therefore stands to reason that applying UV-reflecting coatin...

Aug 11, 2020

How to greatly increase the delivery of cancer-fighting nanoparticles into a tumour

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have discovered a dose threshold that provides a potentially universal method for gauging nanoparticle dosage and could help advance a new generation of cancer therapy, imaging and diagnostics.

Aug 11, 2020

Nanocrystals from recycled wood waste make carbon-fiber composites tougher

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

In a new study, Texas A&M University researchers have used a natural plant product, called cellulose nanocrystals, to pin and coat carbon nanotubes uniformly onto the carbon-fiber composites. The researchers said their prescribed method is...

Aug 11, 2020

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