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ITMO University researchers develop new technique for production of plasmonics devices

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers from ITMO University have improved on the technique of local processing of composites based on nanoporous glass with addition of silver and copper. Now, it is possible to predict with high accuracy the optical properties of a plasmonic...

Jul 13, 2020

Engineered llama antibodies neutralize COVID-19 virus

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

Antibodies derived from llamas have been shown to neutralise the SARS-CoV-2 virus in lab tests, UK researchers announced today. The team involves researchers from the Rosalind Franklin Institute, Oxford University, Diamond Light Source and Public ...

Jul 13, 2020

Acteev masks offer antiviral protection via embedded active zinc ions

Innovation in Textiles   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Ascend’s latest FDA 510(k) submission covers nanofibre and microfibre designs...

Jul 13, 2020

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Porous graphene ribbons doped with nitrogen for electronics and quantum computing

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Graphene consists of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb structure. The material is of interest not only in basic research but also for various applications given to its unique prop...

Jul 11, 2020

Nano-radiomics unveils treatment effect on tumor microenvironment

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have developed a novel noninvasive approach called nano-radiomics that analyzes imaging data to assess changes in the tumor microenvironment that are not detected with conventional imaging methods.

Jul 11, 2020

Liquid crystals create easy-to-read, color-changing sensors

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Chameleons are famous for their color-changing abilities. Depending on their body temperature or mood, their nervous system directs skin tissue that contains nanocrystals to expand or contract, changing how the nanocrystals reflect light and turni...

Jul 11, 2020

Liquid crystals create easy-to-read, color-changing sensors

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Chameleons are famous for their color-changing abilities. Depending on their body temperature or mood, their nervous system directs skin tissue that contains nanocrystals to expand or contract, changing how the nanocrystals reflect light and turni...

Jul 10, 2020

Microscopy technique reveals nanoscale detail of coatings as they dry

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Dull. Slow. Unchanging. Like watching paint dry. 

Jul 10, 2020

'Nanocage' tool untangles (molecular) spaghetti

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of scientists at the University of Vermont have invented a new tool—they call it a "nanocage"—that can catch and straighten out molecule-sized tangles of polymers.

Jul 10, 2020

Invention: 'Nanocage' tool untangles (molecular) spaghetti

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Scientists have invented a new tool -- they call it a ''nanocage'' -- that can catch and straighten out molecule-sized tangles of polymers - -whether made of protein or plastic. This tool -- that works a bit like pulling a wad ...

Jul 10, 2020

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