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Scientists probe the source of key hydrocarbons on Earth—and in space

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a type of organic molecule that carry fused rings made of the chemical benzene. Scientists believe that PAHs are responsible for chemical processes that eventually lead to soot and other carbonaceous nan...

Sep 14, 2023

Customizing nanoelectronic sensors for the detection of viral antigens

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The outbreak of the COVID pandemic in 2020 has once again shown how important reliable and rapid detection methods are to initiate effective measures to combat a pandemic. Scientists from the Chair of Materials Science and Nanotechnology at TU Dre...

Sep 14, 2023

Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities of bio-nanoantennae to target and kill brain tumors

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Researchers have discovered a new way to target and kill cancer cells in hard-to-treat brain tumors using electrically charged molecules to trigger self-destruction, that could be developed into a spray treatment used during surgery.

Sep 14, 2023

Black Swan Graphene announces scoping study results

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Black Swan Graphene has announced the results of a scoping study for its large scale Québec facility. Developed in collaboration with Toronto-based engineering firm Halyard, this Scoping Study marks a significant step forward for Black Swan's...

Sep 14, 2023

New nano-thin superbug-slaying material could revolutionize wound healing

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Researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material that could one day be integrated into wound dressings and implants to prevent or heal bacterial infections.

Sep 14, 2023

Copper-Infused Nanocrystals Boost Infrared Light Conversion

CleanTechnica   -   Scientific News Websites

Systematic copper doping boosts all-solar utilization in tungstic acid nanocrystals. Sunlight is an inexhaustible source of energy, and utilizing sunlight to generate electricity is one of the cornerstones of renewable energy. More than 40% of the...

Sep 14, 2023

Making hydrogen from waste plastic could pay for itself

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have found a way to harvest hydrogen from plastic waste using a low-emissions method that generates graphene as a by-product, which could help offset production costs.

Sep 14, 2023

Killing Over 99% of Bacteria – Scientists Have Invented a Nano-Thin Superbug-Slaying Material

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists have developed a nano-thin superbug-slaying material that holds promise for future integration into wound dressings and implants to thwart or treat bacterial infections.

Sep 14, 2023

Researchers investigate new physical phenomena on the nanoscale with microstructured fibers

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Researchers at Leibniz IPHT have made significant advances in deciphering tiny nano-objects. Using special optical fibers, they identified a new optical mode that enables uniform illumination along the entire length of a fiber and determined the r...

Sep 14, 2023

Tiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

It's a skin disorder that makes life miserable for around 800 million teenagers and adults worldwide, but cientists may have found an effective treatment for acne, delivered via tiny nanoparticles.

Sep 14, 2023

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