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Exploring the nanoworld of biogenic gems

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Project will develop new materials characterization tools and technologies to assign unique identifiers to individual pearls. A new research collaboration with The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) will seek to develop advanced ch...

Mar 24, 2023

Tiny nanoparticle could have big impact on patients receiving corneal transplants

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Corneal transplants can be the last step to returning clear vision to many patients suffering from eye disease. Each year, approximately 80,000 corneal transplantations take place in the U.S. Worldwide, more than 184,000 corneal transplantation su...

Mar 24, 2023

Nanoparticles could have big impact on patients receiving corneal transplants

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Studies show that using nanoparticles to encapsulate eye medication decreased graft rejection while requiring fewer and smaller doses.

Mar 24, 2023

Young Graphene Researchers Spotlight: Q&A with Dr. Maria Giovanna Pastore Carbone

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Graphene-Info is happy to give the stage to talented young graphene researchers, especially those with such commitment and passion as Dr. Maria Giovanna Pastore Carbone, who has agreed to chat with us and answer a few questions about her backgroun...

Mar 24, 2023

Novel 2D ultrasound-responsive antibacterial nanosheets effectively address bone tissue infection

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers developed a non-invasive and non-antibiotics technology to effectively reduce MRSA infection in bony tissue. The novel antibacterial nanosheets can release a substantial amount of reactive oxygen species subject to ultrasound stimulation.

Mar 24, 2023

Robot caterpillar demonstrates new approach to locomotion for soft robotics

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have demonstrated a caterpillar-like soft robot that can move forward, backward and dip under narrow spaces. The caterpillar-bot's movement is driven by a novel pattern of silver nanowires that use heat to control the way the robo...

Mar 24, 2023

Graphene grows - and we can see it

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Many properties of the graphene and its cousins are still poorly understood - for the simple reason that the atoms they are made up of are very difficult to observe. Researchers have now found a surprising way to solve this issue.

Mar 24, 2023

Millimeter Wave Radar System Keeps Drivers Safe on the Road

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

A new sensor could help reduce the number of accidents caused by impaired driving and could protect children left in hot cars. The Wireless Intelligent Sensing millimeter-wave radar system, developed by startup Pontosense, monitors vehicle oc...

Mar 23, 2023

Wood-derived powder could remove dye from textile industry wastewater

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

In countries such as India, a great deal of toxic dye waste from the textile industry is released directly into waterways, potentially harming people and the environment. A new filtration media could remove much of that dye from wastewater streams...

Mar 23, 2023

Team develops 2D ultrasound-responsive antibacterial nano-sheets to effectively address bone tissue infection

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A research team led by Professor Kelvin Yeung Wai-kwok from the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has invented a non-invasive and non-antibiotics...

Mar 23, 2023

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