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How hydrophobicity shapes protein assemblies

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Through a nuanced balance of electrical and hydrophobic forces, biological molecules self-assemble into the large functional structures that maintain life's vital functions. Understanding how proteins self-assemble requires knowledge of both ...

Sep 1, 2023

After ‘Absurdly Long’ 100-Day Freeze, Rat Kidneys Were Successfully Transplanted

Scientific American   -   Scientific News Websites

Nanoparticles can allow long-term freezing of transplant organs

Sep 1, 2023

Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Nanofluidic Monitoring Unveiling

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists at University of Manchester and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, have disclosed a breakthrough method to monitor individual molecule dynamics inside nanofluidic structures, showing their response to mole...

Sep 1, 2023

Breakthrough in Smart Material Design with Countercation Engineered GO Nanosheets

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Thermoresponsive graphene-oxide (GO) nanosheets are up-and-coming for varied applications, like smart surfaces and membranes, biomedical systems, and hydrogel actuators. At present, they are synthesized by altering GO nanosheet surfaces with therm...

Sep 1, 2023

Campus community mourns nanoscientist fatally shot at the University of North Carolina – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Zieji Yan was an “outstanding professor, researcher and mentor” colleague says The post Campus community mourns nanoscientist fatally shot at the University of North Carolina appeared first on Physics World.

Sep 1, 2023

Striking gold with molecular mystery solution for potential clean energy

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Hydrogen spillover is exactly what it sounds like. Small metal nanoparticles anchored on a thermally stable oxide, like silica, comprise a major class of catalysts, which are substances used to accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed ...

Sep 1, 2023

MOF nanosheets as ion carriers for self-optimized zinc anode

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists propose a strategy of 'ion carriers' by importing macromolecular Zn2+ carriers with a large mass-to-charge ratio to decouple the ion flux from the inhomogeneous electric field and substrate.

Sep 1, 2023

New project will try to end potholes to create safer roads

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from the University of Surrey have developed a new thermo-active road solution that could help prevent potholes caused by freezing and thawing in the winter. A new project that will test this new approach has been awarded a £800,000 re...

Sep 1, 2023

Striking gold with molecular mystery solution for potential clean energy

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Hydrogen spillover is exactly what it sounds like. Small metal nanoparticles anchored on a thermally stable oxide, like silica, comprise a major class of catalysts, which are substances used to accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed ...

Aug 31, 2023

Peering into nanofluidic mysteries one photon at a time

Researchers at University of Manchester and the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, have revealed an innovative approach to track individual molecule dynamics within nanofluidic structures, illuminating their response to ...

Aug 31, 2023

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