J.-M. Kim and co-workers from Hanyang University have developed a sensor film that enables colorimetric differentiation among SAHCs.
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Tailoring carbon nanotubes to deliver genes
A research team has improved the DNA/RNA transfection ability of carbon nanotubes by optimizing the plasma processes used in their functionalization.
Light triggered spontaneous assembly of nanoparticles to nanovesicles
A research team have reported a novel and versatile strategy to assemble inorganic NPs into sub-50 nm vesicles.
Highlight on: “P-Glycoprotein-dependent trafficking of nanoparticle-drug conjugates”
The research article from Georgia Tech addresses an important issue in the current battle against cancer – the development of resistance to anticancer drugs, which leads to the loss of efficacy of chemotherapeutic treatment.
Corrosion protection for water-splitting semiconductors
Caltech researchers devise a method to protect the materials in a solar-fuel generator.
Tracking cell molecules with carbon nanotubes
Rice, Göttingen, VU researchers track single-molecule proteins in living cells.
Method to produce ultrastrong cellulose fibres
Procedure spins extremely tough filaments from tiny cellulose fibrils by aligning them all in parallel during the production process.
Unexpected water traces found in semiconducting nanocrystals
Results explain the passivation mechanism of semiconducting nanocrystal surfaces.
Hybrid energy system is an alternative to FRET
Scientists from the University of Southampton have developed a new hybrid energy transfer system that mimics the processes responsible for photosynthesis.
MIT researchers break QD solar cell efficiency record
Rate of improvement of quantum dot devices is one of the most rapid seen for a solar technology.