Researchers have developed a ‘library of properties’ to help identify the environmental impact of nanomaterials…
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Nanoparticles are ultra-small particles, typically measuring between 1 and 100 nanometers in size, with unique physical and chemical properties that differ significantly from their bulk counterparts. Because of their high surface-area-to-volume ratio and ability to interact with biological and chemical systems at the molecular level, nanoparticles are at the forefront of innovation in fields like medicine, materials science, electronics, and environmental engineering. They are being explored for targeted drug delivery, advanced imaging techniques, lightweight materials, and even pollution remediation. As research advances, nanoparticles are unlocking new possibilities in diagnostics, therapeutics, and next-generation technologies, while also raising important questions about safety and environmental impact.
Diagnostic nanoparticles could be used to monitor tumor recurrence after treatment or to perform routine…
Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticles. Cancer cell…
New biodegradable nanoparticles for photodynamic therapy that enter cancer cells and ‘shut down’ their mitochondria…
New research shows that the protein that causes Alzheimer’s Disease’s hallmark brain plaques clings to…
The vaccine, made of disease-fighting proteins, could boost efficacy, accelerate production of seasonal flu vaccines.…
A gold-decorated nanomaterial supercharges solar desalination and pollutant detection by converting 96% of sunlight into…
Color changes of gold nanoparticles under the skin reveal concentration changes of substances in the…
Scientists make pivotal discovery of method for wireless modulation of neurons with X-rays that could…
Scientists at UW Medicine and the NIH have created experimental flu shots that spur broad…
Nanoparticles Offer a Solution for Reliable COVID-19 Testing Rapid COVID-19 tests are on the rise…
New Immunotherapy Drug Activates the Body’s Innate Immune System To Fight Cancer A new nanoparticle-based…
A new study reveals that during catalytic chemical reactions, certain alcohol solvents decompose and leave…
Brown University researchers have shown a way to make bulk metals by smashing tiny metal…
Lowering the Combustion Temperature for Methane Natural gas is the cleanest traditional fossil fuel source…
Method Presents the Immune System With Several Different Coronaviruses at Once The SARS-CoV-2 virus that…
Researchers develop the first nanomaterial that demonstrates “photon avalanching;” finding could lead to new applications…
Researchers at Stanford are working to develop a single-dose vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 that could potentially…