Nanoscience
A new twist on nanowire growth leads to stunning structures. read more...
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How to dissolve your carbon nanotubes
Although carbon nanotubes are generally regarded as insoluble in all solvents. read more...
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Souped-up nanomotors
Drop a bimetal nanowire, composed of a segment of gold and a segment of platinum, into a solution of aqueous hydrogen peroxide and the tiny rod will chug along at about 8 m/second. read more...
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Nano-biointeractions need more study
A coordinated global research effort is needed to predict how engineered nanoparticles will interact with biological systems. read more...
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Firing Up The Tank With Nanoparticles
Aluminum or aluminum oxide particles could help improve fuel efficiency. read more...
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Nano TV Series Debuts
Public broadcasting provides a forum for discussing the risks and benefits of nanotechnology. read more...
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Peptide Nanostructure Kills Cancer Cells
By adding crown ether moieties to a polypeptide, chemists in Canada have created a nanoscale chemotherapeutic compound that can selectively and efficiently kill prostate cancer cells (Chem. Commun., DOI read more...
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