A new 1D gold nanowire is proposed for novel nanoelectronics by researchers in China. The design of the new structure was achieved by carefully considering the stability of 0D, 1D, and 2D gold nanostructures.
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Coming Unstuck: Versatile Heat-Reversible Adhesives for Debonding on Demand
Adhesives and glues are essential in a wide range of applications in modern life, from buildings to vehicles, and mobile devices to biomedical applications.
Drinking water: water purification using multi-functional nanoparticles
Using a variety of techniques to develop hybrid scavenger nanoparticles, researchers in China have created an efficient and reusable water filter to effectively clean polluted water up to safe drinking standards.
Carbon-dot nanosystem for photodynamic therapy
A carbon-dot nanosystem is developed for photodynamic therapy, which releases a photosensitizer bioprecursor in cancer cells upon irradiation.
Biodegradable nanoparticles for cancer therapy
Nanoparticles have proven to be a powerful tool in fighting cancer through the development of personalized therapy options.
Photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants
A WO3–graphene photocatalyst has been developed that can efficiently degrade the dye Rhodamine B.
Polymer dots for cancer imaging and therapy
Phosphorescent conjugated polymer dots (Pdots) are developed for cancer cell imaging and therapy.
Biomolecule tracking with gold nanoparticles
Researchers from Texas, USA, and Spain, used the technique multiphoton plasmonic lithography (MPPL) to achieve immobilization of bovine serum albumin hydrogels on a single gold nanotriangle (AuNT).
Injectable hydrogels for cardiac tissue repair
In a review by researchers at Harvard Medical School, MIT and the American University of Beirut, recent developments in injectable hydrogels for cardiac tissue repair are highlighted.
Green, biomineralization-inspired synthesis of a Li-Ion battery material
The biomineralization-inspired synthesis of a TiO2/reduced graphene oxide composite is developed for a high-performance Li-ion battery material.
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