Dec 16, 2024 (Nanowerk News) In a world grappling with a multitude of health threats — ranging from fast-spreading viruses to chronic diseases and drug-resistant bacteria — the need for quick, reliable, and easy-to-use home diagnostic tests has never been greater. Imagine a future where these tests can be done...
Scientists develop on-chip living materials for portable chemical detection systems
Dec 16, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Chemical detection outside laboratory settings poses persistent technical challenges. Environmental monitoring, industrial quality control, and medical diagnostics require identifying specific molecules in complex mixtures. Current portable detection methods, such as test strips or electronic sensors, often lack sensitivity or struggle to detect multiple chemicals simultaneously....
Scientists develop 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon dioxide
Dec 16, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon, demonstrating a new pathway to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry. The innovative method, detailed in the scientific journal Carbon Capture Science & Technology ("Carbon...