Month: March 2024

Mar 12, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A significant amount of solar energy that reaches Earth remains unutilized owing to the scarcity of photosensitive materials capable of responding to light in the near infrared (NIR) region. However, this challenge has been addressed by a recent breakthrough from researchers at Tokyo Institute of...

Mar 12, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Ultraviolet rays find diverse applications in medical and healthcare, serving purposes such as disinfection, sterilization, and therapy. They are also used in the semiconductor industry for creating microcircuits and patterns. A metalens fabrication process, developed by a team of researchers at Pohang University of Science...

Mar 12, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A newly developed “GPS nanoparticle” injected intravenously can home in on cancer cells to deliver a genetic punch to the protein implicated in tumor growth and spread, according to researchers from Penn State. They tested their approach in human cell lines and in mice to...

Mar 12, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Electronics that operate at low temperatures are commonly referred to as cryogenic electronics. Their importance has increased significantly in recent years due to the interest in the development of quantum computing technologies that go beyond CMOS, as well as for use in other domains, such...

Mar 12, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Sometimes, seeing clearly requires complete black. For astronomy and precision optics, coating devices in black paint can cut down on stray light, enhancing images and boosting performance. For the most advanced telescopes and optical systems, every little bit matters, so their manufacturers seek out the...

Mar 12, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Finding the best method to deliver chemotherapeutic drugs to tumor cells can be tricky. Ideally, the treatments target tumor cells while leaving healthy cells alone. Immunoliposomes could be the answer. They can efficiently bind to antigens on tumor cell surfaces through their surface-targeting ligands, allowing...

Mar 12, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Carbon nanotubes, with their remarkable electrical conductivity and impressive mechanical strength, have long been hailed as a revolutionary material with the potential to transform industries. These one-dimensional nanostructures, consisting of cylindrical carbon molecules, can theoretically achieve electrical conductivity of up to 106 S/cm and tensile...

Mar 12, 2024 (Nanowerk News) The perception of softness can be taken for granted, but it plays a crucial role in many actions and interactions – from judging the ripeness of an avocado to conducting a medical exam, or holding the hand of a loved one. But understanding and reproducing...

Mar 12, 2024 (Nanowerk News) 3D printing has changed the world. It’s allowed the aerospace, medical, automotive, manufacturing and many other industries to customize parts and prototypes in ways they never could before. It has drastically increased flexibility and cost effectiveness while reducing waste and production time. But many 3D-printed...

Mar 11, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Tohoku University have addressed one of the key challenges of electromagnetic waves in the terahertz frequency range by developing a new type of tuneable filter for signals in the terahertz wave band. Electromagnetic waves in the terahertz frequency range offer many advantages for...