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Plant biomass is a sustainable resource created by absorbing and fixing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The basic unit of cells is made up of... 09/17/2026

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Diabetic ulcer is a prevalent complication affecting a large number of individuals globally and presents a significant challenge in healthcare, often... 09/17/2026

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The properties of produced nanofibers are normally too small to be observed with the naked eye. Therefore, advanced equipment is necessary to... 09/17/2026

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The target audience of this is senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and engineering practitioners who are about to enter or... 09/17/2026

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Electrospun nanofiber membranes are innovative materials produced through electrospinning process, a technique that generates ultrathin fibers from... 09/17/2026

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Oxford University researchers have captured the step-by-step assembly of individual virus-like particles, revealing how simple molecular interactions can reliably build these complex biological structures. The results were ... 09/17/2026

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New research led by the ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) at the University of Melbourne demonstrates a new way to make invisible infrared light visible without relying on the expensive ... 09/17/2026

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Physicists at Leipzig University and Charles University in Prague have developed a method for changing the swimming style of tiny artificial microswimmers in real time. They can make a single microscopic particle switch at ... 09/17/2026

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Very small biological samples and even individual biomolecules can now be examined under near-physiological conditions with high confidence at the BESSY II infrared beamline using a newly validated and improved technique: ... 09/17/2026

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A single application of ‘smart’ self-repairing coating is being developed to dramatically extend rust protection for buildings, bridges, cars and other steel components. 09/16/2026

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Put a drop of water into a very hot pan, and it can skitter across the surface on a cushion of vapor. This is known as the Leidenfrost effect. Now, scientists have observed a related phenomenon involving ice and an extremely ... 09/16/2026

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PI (Physik Instrumente) is expanding the capabilities of its Bi-Phase Inertia Drive (BIX) technology with new motor architectures designed for compact, high-precision nanopositioning applications. 09/16/2026

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Organic-based nanoplatforms are emerging as promising theranostic systems that combine diagnostic imaging with targeted treatment while addressing concerns about the persistence and toxicity of some inorganic nanomaterials. The review shows how molecular composition and nanoscale structure shape drug loading, targeting, imaging, therapeutic activity, biodegradation, and clinical potential across self-assembled, polymeric, lipid-based, carbon-based, and hybrid systems. 09/16/2026

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Advanced microspectroscopy techniques enable non-destructive characterization of carbon nanotubes and graphene, essential for research and quality assurance. 09/10/2026

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Microspectrophotometry offers a non-destructive method for measuring thin film thickness, crucial for the performance of semiconductor devices and optics. 09/08/2026

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PILine® positioning systems utilize ultrasonic piezo motors for unmatched precision and speed, essential for advanced scientific and medical applications. 08/14/2026

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Microspectrophotometry combines microscopy and UV-visible-NIR spectrophotometry for precise analysis of microscopic samples, enhancing quantitative measurement. 08/19/2026

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PILine® positioning systems utilize ultrasonic piezo motors for unmatched precision and speed, essential for advanced scientific and medical applications. 08/14/2026

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