The advantages and disadvantages of the available X-ray techniques for real-time testing of the colloidal nanoparticle synthesis are reviewed.
X-ray techniques to peek into nanoparticle synthesis
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UM nanotech researcher elected to Royal Society
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Paul O’Brien’s research centres on developing new chemical processes for thin films and nanoparticles, especially of chalcogenide-containing materials.
Look Both Ways: Metallic Janus Particles Reviewed
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Patchy particles, and Janus particles in particular, already have such broad application potential that it’s hard to believe they are a relatively young concept to nanoscience.
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“Smart” nano-network can control insulin release for diabetes treatment
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Researchers have developed a network of nanoscale particles that can be injected into the body and release insulin when blood-sugar levels rise.
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Imaging nanoparticles in action
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Researchers develop technique for imaging nanoparticle dynamics with atomic resolution as these dynamics occur in a liquid environment.
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Nanoparticle chain assembly observed in situ
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Argonne scientists see nanoparticles form larger structures in real time.
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Magneto-electric nanoparticles deliver anti-HIV drug to the brain
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Nanoparticles can cross the blood-brain barrier and send a significantly increased level of AZTTP to HIV-infected cells.
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Major study into the environmental effects of nanosilver
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Swiss researchers show that nanosilver is quickly transformed into less problematic substances on its way to the wastewater treatment plant.
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Single-photon emitter will improve quantum cryptography
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Researchers have demonstrated a simpler, more efficient single-photon emitter that can be made using traditional semiconductor processing techniques.
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Shaping catalytic nanoparticles through surface diffusion
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Controlling the shapes of catalytic nanoparticles made from noble metals such as platinum and palladium may be more complicated than previously thought.
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