Nanotechnology
Green mango goes nano to clean up oil sludge soil
Scientists from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed nanoparticles from the peel of green mango fruit that can be used to clean up... More
These objects could soon be revolutionized by nanotechnology
Many people think that the applications of nanotechnology are limited to the technology sector. However, many people don’t realize, that nanotechnology is currently impacting everyday... More
ECHA literature study on uses and risks of nanomaterials as pigments
For most nanopigments, not enough data is available to assess the risks and therefore, no conclusions on safety can be drawn at this point in... More
Faster access to clean water thanks to nanofilter
A newly developed nanofilter is claimed to clean dirty water more than a hundred times faster than current... More
Glass surfaces made unbreakable and scratch-resistant
The nano-scale structure reveals new possibilities to construct more robust... More
Tumor suppressor restored in prostate cancer mice
Using nanotechnology, researchers have developed a way to treat prostate cancer by restoring tumor suppressors, based on preclinical models in the... More
Effective inhibition of viruses
An international interdisciplinary team of virologists and biochemists that includes scientists at Freie Universität has developed low-cost and "cell-friendly" nanogels that can efficiently prevent viral... More
Regrow your hair in your sleep
Excessive hair loss can cause stress and anxiety. Stimulation with lasers can help regrow hair, but the equipment is often large, consumes lots of energy... More