Researchers have demonstrated a simpler, more efficient single-photon emitter that can be made using traditional semiconductor processing techniques.
Single-photon emitter will improve quantum cryptography
April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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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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New nanoparticles for anti-inflammation drug delivery
April 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New particles give potential approach to treating atherosclerosis and other chronic inflammatory diseases.
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Nanoparticles deliver drugs directly to cancerous tumors
March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A new study published shows how nanoparticles can be combined to secure the effective delivery of cancer drugs to tumour cells.
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Increasing SERS enhancement in patterned nanoparticle arrays
February 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
How to improve efficient focusing of light on the nanoscale by using lithographically patterned metal nanoparticle arrays.
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Size Effects of Silver Nanoparticles
February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Size affects the deposition of silver nanoparticles onto polyamide fabrics, Portuguese researchers have found.
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Joseph DeSimone: liberal arts education shapes science startup founders
February 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Joseph DeSimone talks to us about materials science startups and how liberal arts eduction shapes an entrepreneur.
Swimming Microbots: Self-propelling Catalytic Micromotors Follow a pH Gradient
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Scientists have developed autonomous catalytic microrobots that swim towards a specified target with a speed of 20 body length per second.
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Drug delivery nanoparticles camouflaged by white blood cells
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New functionalization may prevent the body from recognizing and destroying particles used in drug-delivery systems.
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Research examines the benefits and risks of future nanotechnology
February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Notre Dame researchers address potential risk of misuse of new technologies, and how it rises with the future benefits.
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