Home > Press > Enhancing power factor of p- and n-type single-walled carbon nanotubes Schematic diagram of preparation of p-SWCNTs and n-SWCNTs with high power factor via PEG and PEI solution processing Credit Cun-Yue Guo, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Abstract:Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) possess advantages of high...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Portable Raman analyzer detects hydrogen leaks from a distance: Device senses tiny concentration changes of hydrogen in ambient air, offering a dependable way to detect and locate leaks in pipelines and industrial systems
Home > Press > Portable Raman analyzer detects hydrogen leaks from a distance: Device senses tiny concentration changes of hydrogen in ambient air, offering a dependable way to detect and locate leaks in pipelines and industrial systems A new portable Raman analyzer can remotely measure very low concentrations of hydrogen...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Tumor microenvironment dynamics: the regulatory influence of long non-coding RNAs
Home > Press > Tumor microenvironment dynamics: the regulatory influence of long non-coding RNAs Aberrantly expressed lncRNAs within the TME are emerging as critical players in tumor growth, progression, metastasis, and drug resistance. These lncRNAs influence a wide range of cellular processes, including the regulation of gene expression, modulation of...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Next-generation drug delivery innovation! DGIST develops precision therapeutics using exosomes
Home > Press > Next-generation drug delivery innovation! DGIST develops precision therapeutics using exosomesAbstract:A joint research team led by Professor Kyungmoo Yea from the Department of New Biology and Professor Daeha Seo from the Department of Chemistry and Physics at DGIST (President Kunwoo Lee) has developed a modular protein adapter...
Observing the ultrafast electrical charging of liquids
Apr 25, 2025 Researchers used a light-based technique to observe the fast formation of electrical double layers, validating models for membranes and energy storage devices. (Nanowerk News) Charged surfaces in contact with liquids – such as biological cell walls or battery electrodes – attract oppositely charged ions from the liquid....
Structure dictates effectiveness, safety in nanomedicine
Apr 25, 2025 Structural precision drives therapeutic innovation, ultimately benefiting patients. (Nanowerk News) Historically, the vast majority of pharmaceutical drugs have been meticulously designed down to the atomic level. The specific location of each atom within the drug molecule is a critical factor in determining how well it works and...
Polydopamine nanoparticles enable precise light-driven activation of neurons and muscles
Apr 25, 2025 Researchers use biocompatible polydopamine nanoparticles and near-infrared light to remotely trigger activity in neuron and muscle cells with minimal side effects. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Remote control over the behavior of individual cells has remained one of the more difficult problems in neuroscience and muscle physiology. The ability to...
Astronomers find Earth-like exoplanets common across the cosmos
Apr 25, 2025 New study debunks a single planet-formation scenario. (Nanowerk News) Using the Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet), an international team of researchers has discovered that super-Earth exoplanets are more common across the universe than previously thought, according to a new study. By studying light anomalies made by the...
The ‘spacecraft speedometer’ is a new, innovative way to track satellites
Apr 25, 2025 A new instrument can predict satellite location without the use of GPS. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the United States Air Force Academy have developed a novel instrument called the Spacecraft Speedometer — a compact, resource-efficient device — capable of determining the velocity...
An earth-abundant mineral for sustainable spintronics
Apr 25, 2025 Iron-rich hematite, commonly found in rocks and soil, turns out to have magnetic properties that make it a promising material for ultrafast next-generation computing. (Nanowerk News) In 2023, EPFL researchers succeeded in sending and storing data using charge-free magnetic waves called spin waves, rather than traditional electron...