See also stories tagged with Nanoparticle

Search results for nanoparticles

Biotechnology Apr 3, 2024

Q&A: The engineer who delivers mRNA inside human cells

Messenger RNA became a household term when it was used as the backbone of the first COVID-19 vaccines, especially after the Nobel Prize was awarded to two mRNA pioneers at the University of Pennsylvania.

Bio & Medicine Apr 3, 2024

Must mRNA be cloaked in a lipid coat to serve as a vaccine?

The Uchida Laboratory of Innovation Center of NanoMedicine has demonstrated that intradermal administration of mRNA alone (naked mRNA) without protection by nanoparticles induced robust vaccination against SARS CoV-2, a virus ...

Analytical Chemistry Apr 2, 2024

Researchers investigate the surface extraction of platinum catalysts in alkaline media

Platinum (Pt) electrodes are crucial for clean power technologies like hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis. However, the surface oxidation that occurs during such processes degrades catalyst performance and stability.

Analytical Chemistry Apr 1, 2024

A chemically bonded photocatalyst with rich oxygen vacancies for improved photocatalytic decontamination

A challenge in promoting the industrial application of photocatalysis technology for environment remediation lies in the design of high-performance photocatalysts. These photocatalysts should be endowed with efficient photo-carrier ...

Analytical Chemistry Apr 1, 2024

Research demonstrates anatase supported Ni single-atom catalysts for propane dehydrogenation

Propylene is one of the most important petrochemical raw materials, ranging second after ethylene. To meet the ever-increasing demand, alternative technologies for propylene production are in urgent need, among which the ...

Nanophysics Mar 29, 2024

Nano-oscillator hits record quality factor

In their latest study, a team led by Tracy Northup at the Department of Experimental Physics unveils the successful creation of a levitated nanomechanical oscillator with an ultra-high quality factor, significantly surpassing ...

Cell & Microbiology Mar 28, 2024

Scientists confirm that methane-processing microbes produce a fossil record

Communities of microbes that live in ocean sediments can consume methane. In oxygen-deprived sediments these microbes form clusters, called aggregates, that can have deposits of silica on their surfaces. It is not clear if ...

Analytical Chemistry Mar 28, 2024

Study unlocks the power of visible light for sustainable chemistry

A breakthrough in sustainable molecular transformations has been achieved by researchers at the University of Helsinki. Led by Professor Pedro Camargo, the team has developed an important way to harness the power of visible ...

Nanomaterials Mar 28, 2024

To capture methane emissions, scientists create nanoshell catalysts

A University at Buffalo–led research team is developing new catalysts that aim to turn climate-warming methane emissions into useful commercial products.

Biochemistry Mar 28, 2024

Blood, sweat, and water: New paper analytical devices easily track health and environment

When you need to measure white blood cell counts, it usually involves trips to clinics and expensive equipment for analysis. Likewise, checking water quality for contaminants can be a lengthy process.

page 5 from 40