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On-demand nano-vaccines

February 19, 2014
News
Vaccines produced on the spot when and where a disease is breaking out might be possible thanks to engineered nanoparticles. Vaccines are usually made en masse in centralised locations, far...
Life Sciences, Materials
Biological Sciences, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Nanotechnology, Pathology
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Network nanotrain arrives on time

December 16, 2013
News
Powered by nanoscale motors and controlled by DNA – the latest tiny self-assembling transport networks have been built by researchers in the UK.The nanotrain system can construct its own network...
Materials
Nanotechnology
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Nanoparticles by design

December 11, 2013
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Researchers in Japan say they have succeeded in designing and creating multicomponent nanoparticles with controlled shape and structure.These multicomponent nanoparticles contain two or more materials – in this case silicon...
Materials
Nanotechnology
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Carbon nanotube acts as size sorter

October 7, 2013
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Tiny molecules passing through nanotubes can be propelled or slowed down depending on their size say researchers who found that nanotubes are more selective than previously thought.A team from MIT,...
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Nanotechnology
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“Wandering meatloaf” snail’s teeth may improve solar cells

February 15, 2013
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Materials ScienceThe teeth of a marine snail can be used to create less expensive, more efficient nanoscale materials to improve solar cells and lithium-ion batteries. David Kisailus’, an assistant professor...
Chemistry, Materials
Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology
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The lightweight material 15 times stronger than steel

February 6, 2013
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Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed the strongest, lightest weight silica nanofibres that are 15 times stronger than steel. Their discovery could transform the aviation, marine and safety...
Materials
Materials Science, Nanotechnology
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Promising nanotechnology for nerve research

December 26, 2012
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University of Michigan researchers report success in developing polymer nanofiber technologies for understanding how nerve fibres work and using them to grow new nerves from stem cells. The extensive work...
Life Sciences, Materials
Biological Sciences, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience
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Creating nanoscale rainbows

November 22, 2012
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King’s College London scientists have discovered how to separate colours – “creating rainbows” using nanoscale structures on a metal surface. The findings may have applications in improved solar cells, television...
Materials
Materials Science, Nanotechnology
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Nanoparticles combat ageing

November 9, 2012
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Spanish scientists have developed a nanodevice that may have applications in the future development of therapies against ageing and provides promise for the treatment of age-related diseases such as cancer...
Life Sciences, Materials
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Nanotechnology
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Super nanoparticles assemble

October 25, 2012
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Chemists from the University of Florida have developed a technique for growing new materials from nanorods.The study marks a breakthrough in the field, demonstrating how thermodynamic forces can manipulate nanoparticle...
Chemistry, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology
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