Nanotechnology
Greener construction with graphene-concrete?
As the planet urbanises, attention is turning towards the most basic of building materials – concrete – to ensure the imminent construction boom is as... More
Super slippery packaging to reduce food waste
Almost everyone who eats fast food is familiar with the frustration of trying to squeeze every last drop of ketchup out of the small packets... More
Do you worry about nano-sunscreen?
Protecting your skin from the sun is the most effective way to reduce your risk of getting skin cancer. Yet for a few years now,... More
Nanoparticles for white teeth
In the age of Instagram and Snapchat, everyone wants to have perfect pearly whites. To get a brighter smile, consumers can opt for over the... More
Nano-submarines against tumors (w/video)
Scientists at the Mainz University Medical Center and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P) have developed a new method to enable miniature drug-filled... More
EU nanomaterials observatory updated with two searchable databases
The European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) features two searchable databases: NanoData, a knowledge base on nano science and technology and the eNanoMapper that helps... More
Scientists separate cancerous cells from serum
Iranian researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Razi University produced a nano-engine which can separate the cancerous cells from Leukemia blood samples. "The nano-engine,... More
Goldfinger: Nail polish with precious metal nanoparticles
Beeswax, egg white, gelatine and vegetable colors - 3000 BC, these were the proven ingredients for nail polish in China. Nowadays, the composition may be... More