High-Performance Nanomaterial to Purify Mining Wastewater
Antimony (Sb) pollution is a serious environmental concern in mining-affected regions. The use of nanoparticles to extract such metallic species has piqued the interest of researchers in the last few decades. A recent study available in the journal Science of The Total Environment focused on developing a reduced graphene oxide/bimetallic nanoparticle composite for the simultaneous […]
Tapping Mode AFM Reveals Moiré Modulation of hBN Van Der Waals Potential
A group of researchers recently published a paper in the journal ACS Nano that demonstrated the effect of moire interlayer modulation on the van der Waals (vdW) potential of twisted, layered materials (LMs). Importance of Twist Angle in LMs LMs have displayed significant potential for investigating fundamental physics and device applications. In LMs, such as […]
Nanotoxicological Evaluation of Bioinspired Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials are widely used in biosensors to enhance their sensitivity in detecting impurities in trace quantities. In an article recently published in the journal Chemosphere, the authors synthesized bioinspired nanomaterials using leaf extract from aqueous Cucurbita pepo Linn. The team depicted the physicochemical properties of synthesized nanomaterials using microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. Further, they tested […]
Novel Approach to Peripheral Nerve Regeneration via Piezoelectric Stimulation
A group of researchers recently published a paper in the journal Nano Energy that demonstrated a novel strategy for the rapid generation of peripheral nerves using piezoelectric stimulation and electrospun composite nanofibers. Novel Approach to Peripheral Nerve Regeneration via Piezoelectric Stimulation Significance of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Peripheral nerve injuries often lead to loss of sensory […]
Non-Woven Fabric Could Filter Toxins From the Blood Stream
A recent study has documented the successful development of non-woven fabric materials that can absorb uremic toxins. This fabric is based on Nylon 6 containing modified carbon black-graphene nanoplatelets. The study is available as pre-proof in Materials Letters. Non-Woven Fabric Could Filter Toxins From the Blood Stream One of the severe health conditions prevailing worldwide […]
Mg-Li Battery-Suitable Highly Dispersed MoS2 Nanoflowers Created
Due to its rapid two-dimensional ion diffusion channels, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has tremendous promise in hybrid Mg-Li batteries. A new work published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials focuses on developing highly distributed MoS2 nanoflowers as cathode materials for Mg-Li batteries with increased capacity and lifespan. Limitations of Lithium and Magnesium-Ion batteries Energy conservation, […]
New Insights into Dissolving Mechanism of Nanoparticles
In a paper printed in the journal Applied Materials & Interfaces, surface plasmon resonance microscopy was used to investigate the dissolving mechanism of nanomaterials at the single-particle level. The double influence of organic substances on the solubility of silver nanoparticles was also investigated. Applications of Silver Nanoparticles Silver (Ag) nanoparticles have many uses spanning from […]
What Does Sustainable Science Look Like to Nano Researchers?
Sustainability has rightly become an integral part of nearly every activity we undertake today. The world of nanotechnology research and development is no different. In a virtuous cycle, researchers developing new nanomaterials, nanotechnology devices, and nanofabrication methods are also focused on achieving outcomes that can help bring about a more sustainable future for us all. […]
Specific Brain Cells Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
New research draws a conclusive link between Parkinson’s disease and the deterioration of a subpopulation of neurons found within the substantia nigra, a brain region linked to motor control and executive functioning. Scientists have long known that Parkinson’s—a progressive, neurodegenerative condition that currently affects about 1 million people in the United States—is associated with a […]
Model finds COVID-19 deaths among elderly may be due to genetic limit on cell division
Your immune system’s ability to combat COVID-19 largely depends on its ability to replicate the immune cells (cell division) effective at destroying the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the disease. These cloned immune cells cannot be infinitely created, and a key hypothesis of a new University of Washington study is that the body’s ability to create […]