Leading nanotechnology scientist wins award for research inspired by nature and its ability to create materials.
Micro-/Nanotechnology
Nanomicelle dye for better cancer treatment
New organic PTT agent based on nano-micelles encapsulating a small non-fluorescent NIR-absorbing dye shows excellent tumor ablation without toxicity.
No Dyes for Emission Control: Quantum Dot FRET Isolation Provides the Full Spectrum
Controlled physical placement of quantum dots inside block copolymer microspheres determines the combined emission characteristics.
Nanoparticle-based soft tissue sarcoma treatment shows promising results
Lead nanoparticle-based product, NBTXR3, shows positive phase 1 intermin results in patients with Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS).
Self-healing polymer composites with electrospun and solution-blown nanofibres
Developments in electrospinning core–shell nanofibres improve toughening and facilitate self-healing in nanofibre-reinforced polymer matrix composites.
Switchable Diffraction from Liquid Crystal–Carbon Nanotube Hybrids
Voltage-dependent diffraction switching makes a hybrid liquid crystal–carbon nanotube device a good candidate for high-resolution displays.
Nanotube catalyst gives alternative to precious metals
Economical non-precious-metal catalyst capitalizes on carbon nanotubes.
Microfluidic method expands nanoparticle toolbox
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new flow-based method for manipulating and confining single particles in free solution.
University of Pennsylvania team win funding for materials origami
Research could ultimately lead to a drug-delivery device, an emergency shelter, or even a space station.
Nanoscale interface improves Li-ion battery electrodes
Scientists from the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China develop high-performance electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
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