Thursday, March 2, 2017

New optical nanosensor improves brain mapping accuracy, opens way for more applications

A new paper describes a new nanosensor design that enables more accurate mapping of the brain and shows the way forward for future sensors and a broader range of applications.

Water-repellent nanotextures found to have excellent anti-fogging abilities (w/video)

Cone-shaped nanotextures could prevent fog condensation on surfaces in humid environments, including for power generation and transportation applications.

Nanoengineers 3-D print biomimetic blood vessel networks

Nanoengineers have 3D printed a lifelike, functional blood vessel network that could pave the way toward artificial organs and regenerative therapies.

Most complex nanoparticle crystal ever made by design

Possible applications include controlling light, capturing pollutants, delivering therapeutics.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Learning how to fine-tune nanofabrication

A new computational method may improve the control of nanomaterial fabrication.

Portable nanofiber device offers precise, point-and-shoot capability

Researchers have developed a lightweight, portable nanofiber fabrication device that could one day be used to dress wounds on a battlefield or dress shoppers in customizable fabrics.

Nanoinjection increases survival rate of cells

In a new study, scientists show that with this method, nine out of ten cells survive being injected with foreign molecules.