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Cornell's Lawsone-Coated Cotton Bandages Show Potential

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A multidisciplinary group of researchers at Cornell University has discovered a novel method for using the antibacterial and antioxidant characteristics of botanical compound lawsone to create cotton bandages coated with nanofibers that prevent in...

Feb 9, 2024

Beyond Plastic Particles: Nanoplastics Discovery Raises Concerns

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Empa researchers have recently demonstrated that some nanoplastics are made up of water-insoluble oligomers rather than plastic particles. The consequences they have on people and the environment are not yet fully understood.

Feb 9, 2024

GMG updates on progress of its graphene-aluminum batteries

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has provided a progress update on its Graphene Aluminum-Ion Battery technology being developed by GMG and the University of Queensland (UQ).

Feb 9, 2024

One-Pot Wonder: The New Nanosheet Method Catalyzing a Green Energy Revolution

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

A team from the Institute for Future Materials and Systems at Nagoya University, Japan, has innovated a new “one-pot” technique for creating nanosheets using less rare metals. This advancement promises to make the process of generating energy more...

Feb 9, 2024

Seven Selected to Contribute to UK Quantum Testbed

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Seven quantum hardware companies have been awarded contracts to build a diverse range of quantum computing testbeds at the National Quantum Computing Centre facilities in Oxfordshire, England by March 2025.

Feb 9, 2024

Mussle-inspired coating process enables rapid fabrication of wafer-scale nanoparticle films

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers developed an innovative biomimetic technique enabling swift electrostatic assembly of functional nanoparticle monolayers across entire silicon wafers within seconds, over 100-1000 times faster than previous methods.

Feb 9, 2024

Nature's Micro Marvels: Scientists Spotlight the World's Tiniest Species, From Nano-Chameleons to Miniature Frogs

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists highlight the world's tiniest species, like the nano-chameleon and miniature frogs, emphasizing conservation challenges faced by these micro marvels.

Feb 9, 2024

New adhesive UV-sensitive tape easily picks up and sticks down 2D materials (w/video)

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers create UV-sensitive tape that can transfer 2D materials like graphene in an easier, cheaper and less-damaging way.

Feb 9, 2024

Miniature Biosensor Uses Nanomaterials to Detect Biomolecules, Pathogenic Cells in Body Fluids

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers developed a new approach for fast and cost-effective pathogen detection which analyzes biochemical reactions as disease markers. Check this article to find out more.

Feb 9, 2024

When nanoplastics are not what they seem

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Textiles made of synthetic fibers release micro- and nanoplastics during washing. Researchers have now been able to show: Some of the supposed nanoplastics do not actually consist of plastic particles, but of water-insoluble oligomers.

Feb 9, 2024

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