To fully understand how nanomaterials behave, one must also understand the atomic-scale deformation mechanisms that determine their structure and, therefore, their strength and function.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Innovative light therapy with nanophotosensitizers reaches deep tumors
Researchers have devised a way to apply light-based therapy to deep tissues never before accessible. Instead of shining an outside light, they delivered light directly to tumor cells, along with a photosensitive source of free radicals that can be activated by the light to destroy cancer.
Go meta: New technique expands possibilities for molecular designers
Chemists have developed a broadly useful technique for building new drug molecules and other chemical products.
Electrons in slow motion
At the origin of the properties of high-temperature superconductors lies a phenomenon that is too fast to be observed experimentally with conventional methods. A team of scientists from different research centers has applied a sophisticated experimental technique, something like a moviola film-editing system, to slow down and analyze the structure of the process.
Ultrathin polymer insulators key to low-power soft electronics
Using an initiated chemical vapor deposition technique, researchers created an ultrathin polymeric insulating layer essential in realizing transistors with flexibility and low power consumption.
Quick, easy and early diagnosis with rare earth ions
A novel method makes it possible to measure oxygen in cells and other biological material with previously un-attainable precision. The method is based on rare earth compounds emitting colored light that vary in color with the amount of oxygen present in the sample. Because emissions are in the visible range of the spectrum, it will be possible to measure oxygen using the optical microscopes already present in most hospitals.
Toward Methuselah - long-living lighting devices
Scientists report important advances in the development of next generation lighting technologies.
The secret of wrinkling, folding, and creasing
New research provides a general formula for understanding how layered materials form different surface patterns.
Researchers need to conduct more studies to clarify impact of cellulose nanocrystals on human health
Are cellulose nanocrystals harmful to human health? The answer might depend on the route of exposure, according to a review of the literature, but there have been few studies and many questions remain.
Highlighting and focusing on future prospects in Materials Science and Engineering
Operating Committee of Materials Science-2015 invites researchers, academicians, scientists, Institutions, corporate entities, associations and students across the world to attend the 4th International Conference and Exhibition on Material Science and Engineering during September 14-16, 2015, at Florida, USA with the theme 'Highlighting and Focusing on future prospects in Materials Science & Engineering'.
$10 Million gift establishes pioneering Nano Oncology Center
A new $10 million gift from Ronald and JoAnne Willens to Northwestern University's International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) will establish an interdisciplinary research center that will use advances in nanotechnology to develop new cancer treatments. It will be one of the first centers of its kind in the country.
Artificial methane hydrates open an innovative pathway for the use of new fuels
Researchers have shown that it is possible to prepare methane hydrates in a laboratory by imitating, and even enhancing, natural processes through the use of activated carbon materials as nano-reactors.
Quantum sensor's advantages survive entanglement breakdown
Preserving the fragile quantum property known as entanglement isn't necessary to reap benefits.
3-year US-Ireland research initiative to develop ultra-efficient electronic materials
A three-year US-Ireland collaborative scientific project aims to reduce power consumption and increase battery life in mobile devices. Researchers will explore new semiconducting materials in the miniaturisation of transistors which are essential to all portable devices.
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