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Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have discovered that tiny structural defects can trigger the breakdown of microtubules, the microscopic structures that help cells maintain ... 10/27/2026

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Researchers used spark plasma sintering technology to deposit silver, zinc, and copper metal oxide nanoparticles directly onto thermoplastic starch/carboxymethyl cellulose films, then measured changes in mechanical strength, wettability, morphology, color, and thermal behavior. The treatment increased tensile strength and reduced surface wettability, with the results varying by metal and reflecting interactions between the deposited particles and polymer functional groups. 10/27/2026

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A nano-wrinkled surface combined with a tiny soft actuator can break up infection-causing bacterial sheets, called biofilms, that form on medical implants, according to a University of Michigan Engineering study published ... 10/27/2026

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When identical charges repel each other but are confined to the surface of a sphere, they seek the arrangement with the lowest possible energy. The idea is simple, but the problem gets harder to solve with every charge added. ... 10/27/2026

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Advanced nanoscale imaging technology has revealed the diversity of living cells in human milk and uncovered new insights into how these cells are structured, what they contain and how they use nutrients. 10/27/2026

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Generating hydrogen without releasing carbon dioxide sounds simple: pass electricity through water, split water molecules and generate green hydrogen. The hard part is the electrocatalyst. The best ones rely on platinum, ... 10/27/2026

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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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Researchers developed glutathione-responsive EONPs that co-deliver STING and DHODH inhibitors to reprogram macrophage inflammatory metabolism in experimental sepsis. In mouse models, the treatment reduced inflammation and organ injury, improved short-term survival, and altered gut microbial metabolism, with 5-HIAA contributing to the immune response. 10/26/2026

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Researchers developed diimmonium DB·2X nano-agents that support photoacoustic imaging at 1700 nm, with DB·2TFSI showing strong performance in preclinical imaging experiments. In mouse models, 1700 nm imaging reduced endogenous background interference and improved signal-to-background ratios compared with 1064 nm, supporting further investigation of NIR-IIb photoacoustic contrast agents. 10/26/2026

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This book addresses the critical need for innovative nanofibers and advanced processing techniques in electrospinning, establishing it as an... 10/23/2026

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Researchers developed a rapid, one-pot method that used sunlight and a commercial vincristine formulation to form gold nanoparticles within five minutes without separate reducing or stabilizing agents. The particles retained vincristine’s antiproliferative activity against Colo-205 colon cancer cells and showed greater DPPH radical scavenging than free vincristine at several tested concentrations, while questions about drug photostability, release, stability, and in vivo performance remain. 10/22/2026

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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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Silica aerogel is widely recognized for its exceptionally low thermal conductivity; however, its inherent fragility and high porosity limit direct... 09/17/2026

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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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