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Researchers develop 'dielectrophoretic tweezer' technology for toxic nanoparticles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Technology developments for 'nanogap electrodes' to purify various ultra-fine floating particles in the air and water. Scalable massive methodology control makes application in the environmental and medical sciences possible.

Jul 15, 2020

Researchers develop 'dielectrophoretic tweezer' technology for toxic nanoparticles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Technology developments for 'nanogap electrodes' to purify various ultra-fine floating particles in the air and water. Scalable massive methodology control makes application in the environmental and medical sciences possible.

Jul 15, 2020

KIST develops "dielectrophoretic tweezer" technology for toxic nanoparticles

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

A Korean research team has developed a technology that enables the effective control of fine particulate matter and nanoplastics, which are major causes of human toxicity and ecosystem disturbances. This technology, which allows for real-time sort...

Jul 15, 2020

Scientists open new window into the nanoworld

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

University of Colorado Boulder researchers have used ultra-fast extreme ultraviolet lasers to measure the properties of materials more than 100 times thinner than a human red blood cell.

Jul 15, 2020

Designing DNA from scratch: Engineering the functions of micrometer-sized DNA droplets

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have constructed "DNA droplets" comprising designed DNA nanostructures. The droplets exhibit dynamic functions such as fusion, fission, Janus-shape formation, and protein capture. ...

Jul 15, 2020

New promising treatment uses smart nanoparticles to target lung cancer

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

A new and promising approach for treatment of lung cancer has been developed by researchers at Lund University. The treatment combines a novel surgical approach with smart nanoparticles to specifically target lung tumors. The new study has been pu...

Jul 15, 2020

New material mimics strength, toughness of mother of pearl

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

In the summer, many people enjoy walks along the beach looking for seashells. Among the most prized are those that contain iridescent mother of pearl (also known as nacre) inside. But many beachcombers would be surprised to learn that shimmery nac...

Jul 15, 2020

A nanomaterial path forward for COVID-19 vaccine development

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

From mRNA vaccines entering clinical trials, to peptide-based vaccines and using molecular farming to scale vaccine production, the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing new and emerging nanotechnologies into the frontlines and the headlines. Nanoengineers...

Jul 15, 2020

Physicists introduce novel mechanism for electron optics in solid-​state systems

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Electrons can interfere in the same manner as water, acoustical or light waves do. When exploited in solid-state materials, such effects promise novel functionality for electronic devices, in which elements such as interferometers, lenses or colli...

Jul 14, 2020

Billions in Space Funding in 2020, Including $1 Billion Oneweb Deal | NextBigFuture.com

NextBigFuture   -   Scientific News Websites

In the first quarter of 2020, there was $1.2 billion invested into space companies. $535 million was for two funding rounds for SpaceX. $111M for Kinéis – Building a constellation of 25 nanosatellites, 20 ground stations, the launch of the satelli...

Jul 14, 2020

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