Jun 17, 2023 (Nanowerk News) The production of chemicals accounts for 40% of all energy currently used in manufacturing, and the process also results in toxic solvent waste that pollutes the environment and poses health risks to humans and animals. A newly published study in the journal Science ("Acceleration of...
New imaging technique is no last resort
Jun 17, 2023 (Nanowerk News) There are various ways to image biological samples on a microscopic level, and each has its own pros and cons. For the first time, a team of researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo, has combined aspects from two of the leading imaging techniques...
With trapped waves, researchers resolve a longstanding debate
Jun 17, 2023 (Nanowerk News) With a dramatic boost in computing capability, a team of researchers has solved a decades-long mystery about whether optical waves can be trapped in three-dimensional randomly packed micro- or nanoparticles. It’s a discovery that could open new possibilities for lasers and photocatalysts among other applications....
RNA nanoparticle therapy stops the spread of incurable bone marrow cancer
Jun 17, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Multiple myeloma is an incurable bone marrow cancer that kills over 100,000 people every year. Known for its quick and deadly spread, this disease is one of the most challenging to address. As these cancer cells move through different parts of the body, they mutate,...
New method creates material that could create the next generation of solar cells
Jun 17, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Perovskites, a family of materials with unique electric properties, show promise for use in a variety fields, including next-generation solar cells. A Penn State-led team of scientists created a new process to fabricate large perovskite devices that is more cost- and time-effective than previously possible...
Dust in the wind: Forecasting storms with AI
Jun 17, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Dust storms are not only a nuisance for anyone trying to keep their house spick and span, they also pose a very real health hazard and are a major ecological concern. Respiratory problems caused by breathing in dust and other airborne particles are one of...