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Nanosensor platform enables development of flexible biosensors with modular design |
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Biosensors play a key role in medical research and diagnostics. At present, however, they generally have to be specially developed for each application. A team led by LMU chemist Philip Tinnefeld has developed a general, ... |
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Imagine tiny LEGO pieces that automatically snap together to form a strong, flat sheet. Then, scientists add special chemical "hooks" to these sheets to attach glowing molecules called fluorophores. 04/17/2025
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Getting therapeutic drugs past the blood-brain barrier has long been one of medicine's most difficult challenges, limiting our ability to treat conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and brain cancers. ... 04/17/2025
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A new study by Brown University researchers suggests that gold nanoparticles—microscopic bits of gold thousands of times thinner than a human hair—might one day be used to help restore vision in people with macular degeneration ... 04/16/2025
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Researchers have long known that the shape of nanoparticles depends on the choice of solvent and temperature during their growth. However, the tiny seed particles that form first and that guide the formation of final nanoparticle shapes are too small to measure accurately. 04/16/2025
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Mechanically interlocked 2D chainmail unlocks smart polymers with shape-shifting capabilities
Researchers at Westlake University have disclosed a two-dimensional (2D) mechanically interlocked polymer (MIP) that mimics medieval chainmail at the molecular scale. This micrometer-scale 2D material exhibits exceptional ... 04/16/2025 -
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Melexis Announces Next Step in Its China Strategy, Adding Locally Sourced Semiconductor Manufacturing and Logistics
Melexis, a global supplier of micro-electronic semiconductor solutions, announces the next step in its China strategy – a move designed to further strengthen its commitment to the rapidly growing and innovative Chinese market: expanding on its existing operations by establishing a locally embedded logistics hub and end-to-end local manufacturing in China. 04/16/2025
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The Earth's magnetic field quietly supports life on the planet and now, for the first time, its invisible powers have been used to create new nanoparticles and materials. 04/15/2025
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Enhancing Chitosan Films with Silanized Hexagonal Boron Nitride for Sustainable Applications
New research shows that silanized hexagonal boron nitride boosts the mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of biodegradable chitosan films for food packaging and biomedical use. 04/15/2025
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According to a study funded by the American Chemical Society ES&T Engineering, researchers funded by the National Science Foundation have developed a molecular nanocage that captures the majority of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, found in water — and it outperforms traditional activated carbon filtering techniques. 04/15/2025
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Graphene-based filters are redefining aerospace standards with self-cleaning capabilities and enhanced efficiency. This article explores their applications in air, water, fuel, and hydraulic systems—backed by real-world testing. 04/15/2025
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A new study demonstrates biochar-modified titanium dioxide nanocomposites embedded in PVA films for effective dye removal and microbial disinfection in wastewater treatment. 04/14/2025
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Recent years have seen a growing interest in modifying electrospun nanofibrous mats to achieve optical transparency for various applications. For... 04/12/2025
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Today, after the spread of the COVID-19 disease, sensitive real-time environment monitoring is crucial for fast and reliable diagnostics.... 04/12/2025
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Degradation of Carbon Nanofiber-Reinforced Composite Under Loading and Environmental Conditions
This chapter concentrates on the MD simulation of carbon nanofiber-reinforced composites, with the focus on the molecular interactions, structures,... 04/12/2025.jpg?v=iZMDd9NAyhnTIa4JGzPLbaF5-O5_AYPVyOZ4kZNiTbo "Degradation of Carbon Nanofiber-Reinforced Composite Under Loading and Environmental Conditions")
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Forward osmosis (FO)Forward osmosis membrane is an evolving membrane technology with a number of potential uses of applications in the water... 04/12/2025
.jpg?v=TI4AyV7e0ObDEoccPOgrLq5o6FUdFm6LIUW17UoLMS0 "Nanofiber-Based Forward Osmosis Membrane for Desalination")
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Polymeric nanofibers with their large surface area per unit mass, biocompatibility, easy fabrication and surface modification find extensive use as... 04/12/2025
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A roundup of the year’s most exciting nanomaterial breakthroughs. From ultra-strong 2D materials and flexible QLEDs to targeted cancer treatments and advanced water purification technologies. 04/11/2025
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Nanotechnology is reshaping plant genome editing by enabling more efficient, species-independent delivery of gene-editing tools like CRISPR/Cas9 through gold nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and lipid-based systems. 04/08/2025
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This article from KLA presents a study of the electrical resistivity in nine sputtered ITO films. 04/03/2025
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An in-depth look at cellulose nanocrystals. How they're made, their properties, and their potential to replace fossil-based materials in packaging, energy storage, and sustainable manufacturing. 04/04/2025
