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Examining the Adhesion Tendency of Biofilm-forming Bacteria on Organic Surfaces

Tokyo Institute of Technology   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

The biofilm-forming bacteria E. coli adheres firmly to hydrophobic and hydrophilic protein-adsorbing self-assembling monolayers (SAMs) and weakly to hydrophilic protein-resisting SAMs, uncovered a recent study by Tokyo Tech researchers. These find...

May 17, 2023

Australian nanomedicine research into drug delivery system a 'milestone' in the treatment of childhood cancer

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Australian nanomedicine researchers have come up with a new approach to solving a decades-old clinical problem: getting treatment drugs to act selectively on cancer cells in the body. Published this week in Science Translational Medicine, the rese...

May 17, 2023

Biodegradable nanoscavengers can reverse insulin resistance in liver cells to treat type 2 diabetes

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Although diabetes is a common condition, no cure exists yet. Current therapies can manage blood sugar levels, but they do not address insulin resistance. But now, recent research reported in ACS Nano shows that targeting certain highly reactive mo...

May 17, 2023

New transparent augmented reality display opens possibilities to see digital content in real-time

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

The world's first flexible, transparent augmented reality (AR) display screen using 3D printing and low-cost materials has been created by researchers at the University of Melbourne, KDH Design Corporation and the Melbourne Centre for Nanofab...

May 17, 2023

Using nanofaceting to manipulate quantum dots into nanocrystals

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A new method of controlling the shape of tiny particles about one tenth of the width of human hair could make the technology that powers our daily lives more stable and more efficient, scientists claim.

May 17, 2023

Versarien announces test results that show Cementene-enhanced concrete helps reduce CO2 emissions

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Versarien has shared that trials of a precast concrete containing its Cementene water-based graphene mixture were shown to maintain its strength with 20% of the cement removed.

May 17, 2023

Controlling the shape of quantum dots with nanofaceting

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers use a process called nanofaceting - the formation of small, flat surfaces on nanoparticles - to manipulate the quantum dots into a variety of shapes called nanocrystals.

May 17, 2023

Graphenest Raises 1.8€ Million in Funding to Commercialize its Sustainable EMI Shielding Solutions and Scale its Proprietary CleanTech

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Graphenest, a leading technology provider of innovative electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding solutions for the electronics and automotive industries, announced today that it has raised 1.8€ million in funding to scale up its graphene clean...

May 17, 2023

Pioneering Experimental Method Unlocks Spin Structure Secrets in 2D Materials

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

By observing spin structure in “magic-angle” graphene, a team of scientists led by Brown University researchers has found a workaround for a long-standing roadblock in the field of two-dimensional electronics.

May 16, 2023

Reusable Metal-Absorbing Sponge Coated With Nanoparticles Aids in Removing Heavy Metals From Water

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Engineers from Northwestern University developed a new type of sponge that has the ability to absorb heavy metals from polluted water, providing potential solution in obtaining safe and clean drinking water. Find more information in this article.

May 16, 2023

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