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Penn State researchers have refined an atom-scale model of how silicon carbide changes from a solid into vapor during crystal growth, work that could help manufacturers produce higher-quality material for advanced electronics ... 11/06/2026

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Researchers developed a PLZ4-targeted, transformable peptide nanoparticle that carries the doxorubicin prodrug Leu-DOX and releases it in response to MMP9 in the tumor microenvironment. In cell studies and mouse models of bladder cancer, the platform increased tumor drug retention and produced stronger antitumor effects with fewer measured signs of doxorubicin toxicity, supporting further preclinical investigation. 11/06/2026

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Fluorescent materials usually emit a single consistent color. They are typically made from dyes or metallic components. 11/06/2026

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Colloidal quantum dots are prized for their size-tunable optical properties and solution processability, making them attractive for next-generation displays and lighting. 11/06/2026

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Researchers reporting in ACS Central Science created carbon dots that glow in different colors under UV light depending on concentration and surrounding liquid, then incorporated them into plastic decorations and a data encryption system. 11/06/2026

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Researchers revealed an ultralow-barrier collective sliding mechanism mediated by domain walls, as well as defect-induced pinning of the sliding motion. They found that twisted bilayer MoS₂ moiré superlattices can undergo ... 11/06/2026

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Nanographenes with up to eight helicene units can now be selectively synthesized using a two-step process. Researchers from Science Tokyo have developed a strategy to synthesize multi-helical nanographenes containing up to ... 11/05/2026

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Researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, Boston Children's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School (HMS) have developed FIND, a drug discovery platform that searches large libraries for molecules that modulate ... 11/05/2026

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Fluorescent materials usually emit a single consistent color. They are typically made from dyes or metallic components. In contrast, researchers reporting in ACS Central Science have created carbon dots that can fluoresce ... 11/05/2026

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To integrate multiple protective and transport functions within a single nanofiber system, a three-layer nanofiber membrane composed of PVDF,... 11/02/2026

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This book introduces readers to electrospinning, a nanofabrication technique used to produce nanofibers, and discusses the properties and... 11/01/2026

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in Encyclopedia of Green Materials 10/27/2026

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Large amounts of waste crab shells are generated at seafood processing plants. The main component, chitin, can be mechanically processed into... 10/27/2026

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in Encyclopedia of Green Materials 10/27/2026

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Nanotechnology could help crops withstand drought through nanoparticles, nanobubble irrigation, water-retaining hydrogels, and nanosensors, but challenges remain. 10/08/2026

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High-speed nanoindentation and EBSD techniques are employed to analyze self-annealed electroplated Cu, highlighting spatial variations in mechanical properties. 10/06/2026

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Researchers are exploring whether engineered nanocarriers can improve delivery of drugs, genes, and RNA-based therapies to specific lung cells while reducing unwanted effects elsewhere in the body. 09/29/2026

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Developing stretchable displays integrates quantum dot engineering and novel printing methods, addressing key challenges in performance and durability. 09/25/2026

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NanoLabSizer revolutionizes nanoparticle sizing with SR-DLS, enabling fast, non-destructive measurements directly in closed containers without sample prep. 09/17/2026

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