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Carbon nanotubes open new horizons for neuroscience: controlling neural cell outgrowth
Carbon nanotubes are extremely tiny cylinders, but they are stronger than steel and exhibit exceptional conductive properties. By creating carbon nanotubes pillars with optimal dimensions,... More
Nanotechnology study points to new weapon in fight against lethal fungi
Researchers have gained insights into how nanoparticles could be used to identify the presence of invasive and sometimes deadly microbes, and deliver targeted treatments more... More
Marine algae can digest plastic with help from a bacterial enzyme
The effort to clean the ocean might get a little help. A bacterial enzyme allows microalgae to degrade plastic litter in saline... More
Nanomesh drug delivery provides hope against global antibiotic resistance
The fight against global antibiotic resistance has taken a major step forward with scientists discovering a concept for fabricating nanomeshes as an effective drug delivery... More
New process could make glass less likely to break
If you’ve ever dropped your smartphone on a concrete floor, you know that dreaded feeling as you turn it over to see how badly the... More
Alternative plastics from waste material
An amount of 450 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide every year. To keep control of our plastic situation, scientists are researching alternatives to... More
Get ready for new REACH requirements for nanomaterials
By 1 January 2020, companies must provide more information on nanomaterials on the EU market under the REACH regulation. ECHA encourages potential registrants to familiarize... More
Self-adhesive poster made of "gecko textile”
The SimplyNano researcher’s circle is now available as a self-adhesive poster ("Gecko... More