Superb nanocrystalline alloys for plating developed
Functionally graded nanocrystalline plating with excellent lubricating, anticorrosion and antiwear performances has recently been fabricated in China.
Sep 11th, 2006
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Proof of concept anti-cancer studies of an exciting nanoparticle-based photodynamic therapy
The technology exploits a three-component system: metal nanoparticles, novel phthalocyanine photosensitisers and phase transfer reagent.
Sep 8th, 2006
Read moreWorld's smallest controlled heat source studies explosives at the nanoscale
Using nanometer scale analysis techniques and quantities too small to explode, researchers have mapped the temperature and length-sale factors that make explosives behave the way they do.
Sep 8th, 2006
Read moreSpinning new theory on particle spin brings science closer to quantum computing
Physicists have devised a potentially groundbreaking theory demonstrating how to control the spin of particles without using superconducting magnets.
Sep 8th, 2006
Read moreNew report on nanotechnology in agriculture and food looks at potential applications, benefits and risks
The nanotech food market is growing rapidly and will reach over $20 billion by 2010.
Sep 7th, 2006
Read moreBeyond Beauty lifts the lid on nanotechnology
The first of two conferences at the Paris expo with a focus on nanotechnology relating to UV filters.
Sep 7th, 2006
Read moreFrom bubbles to capsules
Making silicon dioxide nanocapsules by frothing polymers with supercritical carbon dioxide.
Sep 7th, 2006
Read moreUltrasound can deliver drugs
Researchers have shown how ultrasound energy can briefly "open a door" in the protective outer membranes of living cells to allow entry of drugs and other therapeutic molecules.
Sep 6th, 2006
Read moreContainer transport on a nano scale
By using polymers containing iron, it is possible to make intelligent containers of which the access of molecules can be regulated in a chemical way.
Sep 6th, 2006
Read moreEngineers demonstrate laser nano antenna
New laser could lead to higher density DVDs, more powerful microscopes and novel tools for biology and engineering.
Sep 6th, 2006
Read moreNanoscientists create biological switch from spinach molecule
Nanoscientists have transformed a molecule of chlorophyll-a from spinach into a complex biological switch that has possible future applications for green energy, technology and medicine.
Sep 5th, 2006
Read moreSwitchable lotus effect
Researchers have synthesized a compound in the diarylethene family whose surface becomes super-water-repellent on command.
Sep 5th, 2006
Read moreTargeting buckyballs with antibodies
A new method for attaching tumor-targeting antibodies to the surface of buckyballs.
Sep 5th, 2006
Read moreImproving magnetic nanoparticle design
Numerous groups are attempting to use iron nanoparticles in medical imaging applications. Researchers are also developing magnetic nanoparticles as miniature thermal scalpels for killing tumors as well as imaging them.
Sep 5th, 2006
Read moreQuantum dots probe cell death
Aiming to help researchers get a better handle on how anticancer agents are triggering cell death, investigator have developed a quantum dot nanodevice that can detect and image apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death.
Sep 5th, 2006
Read moreGold nanoparticles prove to be hot stuff
Gold nanoparticles can heat up fast, by tens of degrees in just a few nanoseconds, which could either damage the molecules or help study them.
Aug 31st, 2006
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