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Levidian and United Utilities form partnership to turn sewage biogas into graphene and hydrogen

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Levidian and United Utilities will be working together to turn sewage biogas produced in Manchester into a sustainable feed source for graphene and hydrogen production.

Jul 24, 2023

New study reveals self-replicating RNA and novel vaccine delivery technology demonstrate enhanced safety and efficacy

Medical Xpress   -   Scientific News Websites

As the world continues to combat various infectious diseases, the development of novel vaccine technologies remains at the forefront of scientific research. mRNA-based vaccines and utilization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for their delivery, have...

Jul 24, 2023

A general methodology to measure the light-to-heat conversion efficiency of solid materials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Light-to-heat conversion has been intensively investigated due to the potential applications including photothermal therapy and solar energy harvesting. Light-to-heat conversion efficiency (LHCE) is the most important figure of merit for evaluatin...

Jul 24, 2023

Researchers describe 'nanoclays,' an innovative addition to tools for chemists

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Microscopic materials made of clay, designed by researchers at the University of Missouri, could be key to the future of synthetic materials chemistry. By enabling scientists to produce chemical layers tailor-made to deliver specific tasks based o...

Jul 24, 2023

Broad-spectrum inhibition of inflammasome activation by inorganic nanomaterials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Excessive activation of inflammasomes is associated with various diseases, including gout, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, and type 2 diabetes. Given the pivotal role of macrophages in both inflammasome activation and nanoparticle phago...

Jul 24, 2023

Researchers take a closer look at ultra-high stability nanobubbles

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Bubble technology has emerged as a powerful tool for addressing environmental pollution, enhancing water treatment processes, and boosting industrial and agricultural production. Such novel applications of this technology have emerged owing to the...

Jul 24, 2023

Broad-spectrum inhibition of inflammasome activation by inorganic nanomaterials

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Given the pivotal role of macrophages in both inflammasome activation and nanoparticle phagocytosis, the discovery of anti-inflammatory nanoparticles specifically targeting macrophages could more effectively modulated inflammatory response while m...

Jul 24, 2023

Scientists find key evidence for existence of nanohertz gravitational waves

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have found key evidence for the existence of nanohertz gravitational waves, marking a new era in nanohertz gravitational wave research.

Jul 24, 2023

Programmable nanoclay an innovative addition to the chemist's 'toolbox'

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers invented a programmable clay material and 'building-block' to advance discoveries in chemistry, engineering and other scientific fields.

Jul 24, 2023

Researchers discover molecule with promise to enhance vaccine efficacy

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Taking a significant leap in the field of vaccine development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry researchers have discovered a potential 'super molecule' that can bolster the effectiveness of several vaccines against viral ...

Jul 24, 2023

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