Nanotracer tester tells about wells
A tabletop device invented at Rice University can tell how efficiently a nanoparticle would travel through a well and may provide a wealth of information for oil and gas producers.
Bio & Medicine
Feb 24, 2014
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Synthesis process to encapsulate nanoparticles that could improve antimicrobial coatings
Chemists supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) have developed a one-pot synthesis process to encapsulate nanoparticles. This type of particle could improve the antimicrobial coating of implants.
Bio & Medicine
Feb 13, 2014
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Nanoparticles and nanosafety: The big picture
Nanoparticles—or nanomaterials, as they are often called—are chemical objects with dimensions in the range of 1-100 nanometres (nm).
Bio & Medicine
Feb 6, 2014
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E-whiskers: Researchers develop highly sensitive tactile sensors
(Phys.org) —From the world of nanotechnology we've gotten electronic skin, or e-skin, and electronic eye implants or e-eyes. Now we're on the verge of electronic whiskers. Researchers with Berkeley Lab and the University ...
Nanomaterials
Jan 21, 2014
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Ancient Roman glass inspires modern science
(Phys.org) —A 1700-year-old Roman glass cup is inspiring University of Adelaide researchers in their search for new ways to exploit nanoparticles and their interactions with light.
Nanomaterials
Nov 20, 2013
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Nanomaterials database improved to help consumers, scientists track products
Nanomaterials are the heart of the smaller, better electronics developed during the last decade, as well as new materials, medical diagnostics and therapeutics, energy storage, and clean water. However, exposure to nanomaterials ...
Bio & Medicine
Oct 28, 2013
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Separate teams develop similar method for creating non-oxidizing silver nanoparticles
(Phys.org) —Two teams working independently of each other have developed very similar methods for creating silver nanoparticles that appear impervious to rust. One of the teams was from the U.S. and published their results ...
Toxic nanoparticles might be entering human food supply, study finds
Over the last few years, the use of nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, pesticides, cosmetics and other industries has increased. For example, farmers have used silver nanoparticles as a pesticide because of ...
Bio & Medicine
Aug 22, 2013
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Greener methods for making popular nanoparticle
Already renowned for its beneficial effects on human health, green tea could have a new role—along with other natural plant-based substances—in a healthier, more sustainable production of the most widely used family of ...
Bio & Medicine
Apr 24, 2013
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Investigating the environmental impact of nanosilver
When it comes to materials used in the fight against bacteria, silver may not be the first substance which comes to mind. However, the precious metal has been used in the medical industry as a biocide - a substance which ...
Bio & Medicine
Apr 22, 2013
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