A research team has improved the DNA/RNA transfection ability of carbon nanotubes by optimizing the plasma processes used in their functionalization.
Micro-/Nanotechnology
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.
MD Simulations Uncover Mechanisms for Water Transport and Ion Selectivity through Nanopores
Scientists from Australia in Australian National University have examined recent progresses on the mechanisms of water and ion transport through nanoscale pores.
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.
Controlled synthesis of copper nanowires via seeding
New research from Duke University may clarify the questions remaing in the synthesis of Cu nanowires via the EDA-mediated method.
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.
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.
Graphene-like material could improve transistor technology
Triazine-based graphitic carbon nitride has the potential to improve transistors used in electronic devices.
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