Scientists achieve reconfigurable 3D optical manipulation of microscopic particles
Researchers have developed a method for precisely controlling the 3D arrangement of microscopic particles using laser light and a phase-changing gel medium.
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Bioresorbable multilayer films enable long-lasting bioelectronic implants
Revolutionary bioresorbable films extend life of implantable electronics, dissolving safely after use.
Transparent wood with colorful and long-lasting room-temperature phosphorescence enables novel applications
Researchers have developed transparent wood with tunable, long-lived room-temperature phosphorescence, enabling applications like smart windows and lighting.
Silicon nanotube bundles facilitate efficient RNA therapy delivery in cells
Researchers explore the potential of porous silicon nanotube bundles as nanocarriers for delivering small interfering RNA (siRNA) into cells, achieving around 50% knockdown of a target protein. This drug delivery approach holds promise for RNA therapeutics.
Simple electric fields unleash autonomous liquid droplet propulsion
Researchers unveiled a technique using electric fields to induce "explosive emulsification" propelling liquid droplets via nanoparticle interface effects, enabling programmable soft microactuators.
Revolutionizing programmable metasurfaces with wireless power transfer
The first self-powered programmable metasurfaces for wireless communications harvest ambient energy, adaptively tuning signals without external power cords.
Sustainable aerogels transform food and electronic waste into pure gold
Researchers pioneered amyloid aerogels made from food waste that can selectively adsorb gold ions from electronic waste, then release pure gold nuggets. The circular approach sustainably valorizes two waste streams into new value.
Machine learning innovations and applications in nanotechnology
Explore how machine learning impacts nanoscience and nanotechnology, leading to breakthroughs in material science, diagnostics, and energy solutions.