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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

A novel device enabling high-resolution observation of liquid phase dynamic processes at nanoscale

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In situ observation and recording of important liquid-phase electrochemical reactions in energy devices is crucial for the advancement of energy science.

Jan 31, 2023

Converting temperature fluctuations into clean energy with novel nanoparticles and heating strategy

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers triggered a significantly faster and more efficient pyro-catalytic reaction using localized plasmonic heat sources to rapidly and efficiently heat up the pyro-catalytic material and allow it to cool down. The findings open up new aven...

Jan 31, 2023

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