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Using light to remotely trigger biochemical reactions — phys.org
Chemical processes can be activated by light without the need for bulk heating of a material through a process developed by researchers at Rice University. The technique involves coating nanorods with...
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Earthworm guts become factory for nanoparticles | Ars Technica
Meet the latest quantum dot assembly factory. Earthworm guts become factory for nanoparticles Fed the right elements, worm “livers” make quantum dots. by John Timmer – Dec 26 2012, 10:35am EST Quantum...
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Nanoparticles digging the world’s smallest tunnels — Science Daily
Graphite consists of layered carbon atoms. A metal particle bores into the graphite sample from the edges of these layers. (Credit: KIT/CFN) Nanoparticles Digging the World’s Smallest Tunnels Jan. 23,...
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Self-assembling silica microwires may herald new generation of integrated...
This image shows self-assembled silica wires illuminated by HeNe (helium-neon) laser light from one end. Credit: John Canning. Self-assembling silica microwires may herald new generation of integrated...
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Nanoparticles that look, act like cells — phys.org
Camouflaged nanoparticles (yellow) cloaked in the membranes of white blood cells rest on the surface of an immune system cell (phagocyte, blue) without being recognized, ingested, and destroyed...
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Improved quantum-dot performance: Could enable more efficient computer...
The new quantum dots “combine all these attributes that people think are important, at the same time,” says Moungi Bawendi, the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry. Credit: OU CHEN Improved quantum-dot...
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‘Invisible’ particles could enhance thermoelectric devices — phys.org
This diagram shows one of the core-shell nanoparticles embedded in a host material, as described in a paper in Advanced Materials. The motion of electrons, as shown by brown lines, is bent in such a...
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News in Brief: Synthetic nanomaterial can recognize viruses | Molecules |...
NANOPARTICLE POWER Researchers have created nanoparticles (blue) that can detect a plant virus with a common form (imprint shown in pink) and distinguish it from similar types. Alessandro Cumbo and...
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Futurity.org – Nanorods 10,000x better at targeting cancer
Rod-shaped chemotherapy drug nanoparticles bind more efficiently to receptors on cancer cells than those that are spherical-shaped. (Credit: UC Santa Barbara) HEALTH & MEDICINE – Posted by...
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Neutron investigation into self-assembling solar-harvesting films reveals new...
Solar panels in the Alps. Credit: bapaume83-Fotolia.com Neutron investigation into self-assembling solar-harvesting films reveals new low-cost tool for 3-D circuit printing March 1, 2013 Scientists...
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