Aug 09, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Microalgae such as the diatom Odontella aurita and the green alga Tetraselmis striata are especially suitable as “biofactories” for the production of sustainable materials for 3D laser printing due to their high content in lipids and photoactive pigments. An international research team led by Prof....
Ultrasound-activated nanopatch simplifies nerve repair post-surgery
Aug 09, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Peripheral nerve injuries pose significant challenges in medical treatment, often leading to long-term disabilities and reduced quality of life. These injuries can result from various causes, including trauma, surgery, and diseases. One particularly common and debilitating form is erectile dysfunction caused by damage to the...
Atoms in advanced alloys find preferred neighbors when solidifying
Aug 09, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A discovery that uncovered the surprising way atoms arrange themselves and find their preferred neighbors in multi-principal element alloys (MPEA) could enable engineers to “tune” these unique and useful materials for enhanced performance in specific applications ranging from advanced power plants to aerospace technologies, according...
Ability to track nanoscale flow in soft matter could prove pivotal discovery
Aug 09, 2024 (Nanowerk News) For roughly 70 years, Play-Doh has been entertaining children with its moldable, squishy form. This familiar substance belongs to a broader category known as soft matter, which includes some foods (such as mayonnaise), 3D printer gels, battery electrolytes and latex paint. Scientists from the U.S....