Nanotechnology
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a novel mechanism that enhances corrosion and irradiation resistance in oxide dispersion-strengthened Ni-based alloys. The study, published in the Journal of Materials Research and Technology, found that the addition of Y2O3 nanoparticles/matrix interface significantly improves the performance of the alloys
Nanotechnology
Researchers from Liaoning Petrochemical University have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a superhydrophobic coating with enhanced corrosion resistance and self-cleaning properties. The coating, made from a Cu-Sn alloy, exhibits superior corrosion resistance in a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution, with a polarization resistance 48 times
Nanotechnology
Research conducted by the Wuhan University of Technology has led to the development of PtNi nanowires, which exhibit improved activity and durability in ammonia electrooxidation compared to traditional catalysts. The study, supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation and the Key R & D project of Hubei
Nanotechnology
Researchers from Kunming University in China have made significant strides in the development of efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reactions. A newly published study details the synthesis of carbon-supported PtFeNi ternary alloy nanoparticles with ultralow platinum content, exhibiting superior mass activity and specific activity compared to binary counterparts and non-prelithiated
Nanotechnology
Scientists at China University of Petroleum have made a significant breakthrough in the field of nanotechnology, developing a high-performance catalyst that can efficiently synthesize ammonia. The research, led by Yuanqing Sun, has been published in the journal Nano Research and has the potential to impact energy, food security, and pollution
Cancer treatment
Nanoparticles may hold the key to effective treatment of cancer by targeting the VEGF/VEGFR pathway, which plays a crucial role in regulating angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels. Researchers at the Poznan University of Medical Sciences have conducted a comprehensive review of nanoparticles designed for selective targeting of
Lund University
Research conducted by Lund University has successfully demonstrated the use of X-ray multibeam ptychography (MBP) for non-destructive nano-imaging of solid matter. This technique achieves high-quality images with single-digit nanometer resolution, exceeding the measurement limits of conventional hard X-ray ptychography. The research utilized a lens array created using cutting-edge laser printing
Nanotechnology
Researchers from Minzu University of China have made significant strides in cancer gene therapy by exploring the potential of DNA-functionalized metal or metal-containing nanoparticles (M/MC NPs). According to a study published in Dalton Transactions, these hybrid materials can be used for a variety of novel biological applications, including nanomaterial
Nanotechnology
Cancer researchers have long been searching for new and innovative ways to combat this debilitating disease. A recent study from the Iran University of Science and Technology has shed new light on the potential of cerium vanadate nanoparticles (CeVO NPs) in cancer gene therapy. The research, published in the Journal
Nanotechnology
Researchers at the Medical University of Warsaw have made a significant discovery in the field of oncology, particularly in the treatment of lung cancer. The study, published in the journal Toxicology In Vitro, explored the cytotoxic effects of water-based ferrofluids composed of iron oxide nanoparticles on various lung cancer cells.
Nanotechnology
Scientists at the University of Allahabad have successfully synthesized a-MoO3 nanoparticles using the chemical co-precipitation method, which have shown great potential for sensing and photocatalytic applications. The nanoparticles demonstrated excellent selectivity and stability towards ammonia sensing and efficient photocatalytic activity in the degradation of organic dyes. This breakthrough research has
Nanotechnology
Researchers from Hebei University of Technology in Tianjin, People's Republic of China, have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology. They developed a fluorescence nanoprobe that can quickly identify and quantify polyethylene (PE) microplastics in water samples. This breakthrough could have far-reaching implications for environmental research
