Nanoparticles are extremely small particles that measure in the nanometer scale, typically between 1 and 100 nanometers in size. At this scale, materials often exhibit unique physical and chemical properties that differ significantly from those of their bulk counterparts, due to the greater surface area per volume and quantum effects. Nanoparticles can be composed of various materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and lipids, and are used across a wide range of applications. In medicine, they are used for targeted drug delivery systems, enhancing the efficacy and reducing side effects of treatments. In electronics, nanoparticles are used to create more efficient and compact devices. Environmental applications include the use of nanoparticles in the cleanup of industrial pollutants, as they can effectively absorb or break down contaminants at the molecular level. The versatile properties and applications of nanoparticles make them a focal point in advancements in technology, healthcare, and environmental protection.
Researchers are investigating how nanoparticles from various products and environmental sources affect embryonic development by disrupting placental function and indirectly harming fetal tissue, despite the…
Combination of techniques reveals how a nanoparticle catalyst forms from individual atoms during operation and subsequently breaks down for recycling. Researchers at the U.S. Department…
The scientists are optimistic that their method, which has shown initial promise in preclinical models, could eventually be used to treat both brain metastases and…
Stanford material engineers have utilized 3D printing to create tens of thousands of hard-to-manufacture nanoparticles, that are expected to lead to the development of new…
Innovative research leverages levitated optomechanics to observe quantum phenomena in larger objects, offering potential applications in quantum sensing and bridging the gap between quantum and…
A new process for microscale 3D printing creates particles of nearly any shape for applications in medicine, manufacturing, research, and more – at the pace…
A new nanotechnology-based pest control method allows for deep soil delivery of pesticides, offering an effective solution to combat root-level nematode infestations while reducing environmental…
Researchers expand ways to improve the selectivity of catalytic reactions. Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), Harvard…
A collaborative research effort between IIT and its spin-off BeDimensional has discovered a method utilizing ruthenium particles in conjunction with a solar-powered electrolysis system. What…
A team from the Institute for Future Materials and Systems at Nagoya University, Japan, has innovated a new “one-pot” technique for creating nanosheets using less…
A protective layer applied to gold nanoparticles can boost its resilience. For the first time, researchers including those at the University of Tokyo discovered a…
A breakthrough plasmonic catalyst, stable in air, revolutionizes acetylene semi-hydrogenation, marking a significant advance in sustainable catalysis. In a significant breakthrough, Prof. Polshettiwar’s group at…
In a mouse study, a new approach successfully prevented anaphylaxis without causing side effects. Researchers at Northwestern University have created the first targeted treatment to…
The work demonstrates control over key properties leading to better performance. MIT researchers and colleagues have demonstrated a way to precisely control the size, composition,…
Researchers at TU Wien have made a significant breakthrough by observing the function of promoters in catalytic reactions in real-time for the first time. Promoters…
Researchers from the universities of Göttingen and Karlsruhe have created an innovative treatment approach for pancreatic cancer. This new method aims to target the disease…
Researchers make significant advancements in lithium-metal-chloride solid-state electrolytes. Researchers, led by Professor Kang Kisuk of the Center for Nanoparticle Research within the Institute for Basic Science…
Researchers from CU Anschutz collaborated with doctors in El Salvador and discovered elevated concentrations of silica nanoparticles in the kidney tissues of patients with a…