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Graphene shield shows promise in blocking mosquito bites

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An innovative graphene-based film helps shield people from disease-carrying mosquitos, according to a new study funded by the

Aug 29, 2019

Nanostructured beetle scales hold secret to creating sustainable paint from recycled plastic

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The structure of ultra-white beetle scales could hold the key to making bright-white sustainable paint using recycled plastic waste, scientists have discovered.

Aug 29, 2019

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Nanoparticles could someday give humans built-in night vision

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Movies featuring heroes with superpowers, such as flight, X-ray vision or extraordinary strength, are all the rage. But while these popular characters are mere flights of fancy, scientists have used n...

Aug 29, 2019

Carbon nanotube 16-bit microprocessor takes computing beyond silicon – Physics World

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The most complex computing device from emerging non-silicon materials reported so far says “Hello World” The post Carbon nanotube 16-bit microprocessor takes computing beyond silicon appeared first on Physics World.

Aug 29, 2019

Nanoparticles 'click' immune cells to make a deeper penetration into tumors

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Scientists reported a novel targeting strategy that allows deep tumor penetration of drug-loaded nanoparticles. They induced the linking of immune cell-targeting antibodies to drug-loaded nanoparticles on the cells, instead of taking them up in th...

Aug 29, 2019

Separation and Characterization of Nanoplastics in the Environment

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Postnova Analytics has published a new application note that demonstrates the promise of Electrical Asymmetric Field Flow Fractionation (EAF4) technology for separation and characterization of...

Aug 29, 2019

Using 3D nanoparticle printing to fabricate ultra-high density neural probes

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Carnegie Mellon University's Rahul Panat, an associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Eric Yttri, an assistant professor of biological sciences, have received a $1.95 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to use a...

Aug 29, 2019

Advances in carbon nanotechnology first steps in dramatic climate change mitigation

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A new study provides a several hundred-fold advance in stopping the release of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. This ground-breaking advance utilizes CO2 in producing carbon nanotubes which when, added to materials such as concrete or steel, for...

Aug 29, 2019

Nanotechnology and the concept of friction

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The precise mechanisms underlying friction at the nanoscale are still not completely understood. While gears, bearings, and liquid lubricants can reduce friction in the macroscopic world, the origins of micro-and nanoscale friction for small devic...

Aug 29, 2019

Potential drug could revolutionize the treatment of neurological conditions

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The international team of scientists from Gero Discovery LLC, the Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca, and Nanosyn, Inc. has found a potential drug that may prevent neuronal death through glucose metabolism modification in stressed neurons.

Aug 28, 2019

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