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Large scale preparation method of high quality SWNT sponges

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In a paper published in Nano, a group of researchers report developing a simple flame-burning method to prepare single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) sponges on a large scale. The SWNT sponge has multifunctional properties and has applications in w...

Aug 24, 2018

High performance graphene-based catalysts

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have developed design guidelines that increase the catalytic effectiveness of graphene-based solid state catalysts for potential industry applications.

Aug 24, 2018

New simple flame burning method to prepare SWNT sponges on a large scale

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

In a paper published in NANO, a group of researchers have developed a simple flame burning method to prepare single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) sponges on a large scale. The SWNT sponge has multifunctional properties and can be used in the field...

Aug 24, 2018

A human enzyme can biodegrade graphene

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers discovered that a natural human enzyme can biodegrade graphene. These findings could have great implications in the development of graphene-based biomedical devices.

Aug 23, 2018

Crystalline structure 'a la carte' - Laser-assisted photoactivation of TiO2 films at room temperature and ambient air

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Achieving high-quality crystalline TiO2 films at room-temperature remains one of today's most important technical challenges toward low-cost optoelectronic devices including photovoltaic cells and photocatalytic device architectures. A resear...

Aug 23, 2018

Crystalline structure 'a la carte' - Laser-assisted photoactivation of TiO2 films at room temperature and ambient air

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Achieving high-quality crystalline TiO2 films at room-temperature remains one of today's most important technical challenges toward low-cost optoelectronic devices including photovoltaic cells and photocatalytic device architectures. A resear...

Aug 23, 2018

Polymer antibodies efficiently target and eliminate cancer cells

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A joint research team from Russia and the U.K. has demonstrated the possibility of developing a new type of anti-neoplastic drugs based on nanoMIPs, or "plastic antibodies." NanoMIPs are synthetic polymers that can function as antibodies...

Aug 23, 2018

Nanotechnology against viruses - flexible nanogels exhibit broad-spectrum antiviral activity

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

An international interdisciplinary team of virologists and biochemists has developed low-cost and 'cell-friendly' nanogels that can efficiently prevent viral infections.

Aug 23, 2018

Nanoscale polymer antibodies efficiently target and eliminate cancer cells

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have demonstrated the possibility of developing a new type of anti-neoplastic drugs based on nanoMIPs, or 'plastic antibodies'. NanoMIPs are synthetic polymers that can function as antibodies, selectively binding to target pro...

Aug 23, 2018

Reimagining MRI contrast: Iron outperforms gadolinium: Nanophotonics lab creates iron-based TI contrast agent for MRI

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Nanoscientists have demonstrated a method for loading nanoparticles with iron ions to create MRI contrast agents that outperform gadolinium chelates, the mainstay contrast agent that is facing increased scrutiny due to potential safety concerns.

Aug 22, 2018

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