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UK boosts semiconductor industry with a ÂŁ26.8 million investment
The United Kingdom is doubling its commitment to semiconductor technology with an investment of ÂŁ26.8 million.
Breakthrough method discovered detects nanoplastics instantly
TU Wien's breakthrough method using Raman scattering and a gold grid can conduct detect individual nanoplastic detection in milliseconds.
Creating energy-efficient displays through blue quantum dot technology
Display devices based on quantum dots have promised greater power efficiency, brightness and colour purity than previous generations of displays.
The effects of nanoparticles and the disruption of neural development
Ken Tachibana explores how the effects of nanoparticles on the environment and human body and brain have been left largely unexamined.
Could nanoparticle deception be a future COVID treatment?
Potential new COVID-19 treatment may see decoy nanoparticles trick the life-threatening virus and render them inactive
The long-term effects of exposure to nanoparticles
In toxicology & health science focus, Ken Tachibana, Sanyo-Onoda City University in Japan, walks through the long-term effects of exposure to nanoparticles
Researchers begin work on magnetic male contraceptive
Researchers have created biodegradable, magnetic nanomaterials that reduce the likelihood of lab mice having children for 30 days.
Indiana team explores nanoparticle cure for neurological disorders
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are attempting to use magnetic nanoparticles to develop a cure for neurological disorders from epilepsy to Alzheimer's - without any invasive or genetic treatment.
Resourceful solid-state nanopores: From blue energy production to big data processing
Jean-Pierre Leburton, and Olgica Milenkovic, Professors of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, discuss how big data processing via bio-sensing, and blue energy production revolutionise solid-state nanopores.
Are gold nanoparticles the next generation of implantable sensors?
Scientists have developed an implantable sensor using gold nanoparticles, which can function in the human body for "several months" to report health changes.
Nano-engineered crystals offer an alternative to metallic particles in fuels
The use of nano-engineered crystals instead of metallic particles in fuels could could open the door to the next generation of transportation fuels.
Harvesting thermal energy by NanoMachines
Vladik Avetisov and Roman Iliev, the Principal Investigator and the Founder of the Molecular Machine Corporation Ltd, lift the lid on an innovative project that concerns the use of environmental heat as a natural source of thermal energy.
Researchers find way to make the smallest nanoparticles visible
Use of a new optical technology will now help scientists to see some of the smallest nanoparticles, measured at 25 nanometres in diameter.
Scientists discover a new mineral that could power batteries
Petrovite is the name of the new mineral discovered by scientists at St Petersburg University, a bright blue crystal which could someday provide energy.
How can nanotechnology help us in our fight to slow climate change?
All forces are being brought to bear in our challenge to slow climate change, in an attempt to preserve our planet for future generations - where does nanotechnology fit in?
NanoStreeM: Final outcomes and perspectives – nanomaterials and risk
Here, Dr Dimiter Prodanov from IMEC explains the final outcomes and perspectives of the NanoStreeM project, including comments on nanomaterials and risk.
Surface functionalization: A tool for biotechnology and health sectors
Professor Sandra Carvalho, University of Minho, Department of Physics, discusses the emergence of surface functionalization as a strategy in biotech and health.
Nanotechnology: Modern innovation demands regulatory preparedness in risk governance
Monique Groenewold discusses how modern innovation requires regulatory preparedness in risk governance, especially for nanotechnology.
Social isolation during childhood causes damage to specific brain circuit
A study in mice has shown long-lasting effects from juvenile social isolation and suggests methods of potential treatment.
Reactive laser ablation in liquid: A route to novel nanocomposites
Here, Katharine Moore Tibbetts explores laser ablation in liquid as a versatile synthetic technique.