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Report highlights need for advances in protective clothing

Innovation in Textiles   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Promise of CNTs, graphene and metamaterials in next-generation body armour....

Feb 2, 2023

Scientists show that light-activated nanoscale drills can kill pathogenic fungi

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

That stubborn athlete's foot infection an estimated 70% of people get at some point in their life could become much easier to get rid of thanks to nanoscale drills activated by visible light.

Feb 1, 2023

Chemically functionalized polymer nanoparticles reduce friction on steel surfaces

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Mineral oil lubricants protect engine parts from wear, and this effect is enhanced by adding polymer nanoparticles to the lubricating oil. A UK team has now discovered that epoxy functionalization of these nanoparticles further promotes friction r...

Feb 1, 2023

Silver nanoparticles show promise in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In a new study, scientists found that a combination of silver nanoparticles and antibiotics was effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Feb 1, 2023

Researchers develop new way to increase the potency of cancer vaccines

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

A new way to significantly increase the potency of almost any vaccine has been developed by researchers from the International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) at Northwestern University.

Jan 31, 2023

New nanomedicine delivery system offers some hope for treating peritoneal cancer

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

Peritoneal cancer is difficult to treat and has a poor survival prognosis. But a new and effective nanomedicine delivery system is offering some hope.

Jan 31, 2023

Silver nanoparticles show promise in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In a new study, scientists with the University of Florida have found that a combination of silver nanoparticles and antibiotics is effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Jan 31, 2023

Combating severe cancer with a new drug delivery system

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Peritoneal cancer is difficult to treat and has a poor survival prognosis. But a new and effective nanomedicine delivery system is offering some hope.

Jan 31, 2023

Transforming the way cancer vaccines are designed and made

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A new way to significantly increase the potency of almost any vaccine has been developed. The scientists used chemistry and nanotechnology to change the structural location of adjuvants and antigens on and within a nanoscale vaccine, greatly incre...

Jan 31, 2023

Transforming the way cancer vaccines are designed and made

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A new way to significantly increase the potency of almost any vaccine has been developed by researchers from the International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) at Northwestern University. The scientists used chemistry and nanotechnology to chang...

Jan 31, 2023

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