When diagnosing cancer, most of the tests used by doctors (such as mammography, colonoscopy, and CT scans) are based on
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The Synthesis of Nanoparticles You Don’t Want to Miss
Nanoparticle synthesis refers to methods for creating nanoparticles. Nanoparticles can be derived from larger molecules, or synthesized by ‘bottom-up’ methods
Read MoreGraphene and Water Treatment
Graphene has the advantages of large specific surface area, high strength, good chemical stability, strong modifiability, and good electrical conductivity,
Read MoreWhat Are Carbon Nanotubes?
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are allotropes of carbon, made of graphite and constructed in cylindrical tubes with nanometer in diameter and
Read MoreWhat Are Nanoclusters?
Nanoclusters are gold compounds with a core of metal atoms and organic groups covalently bound to the surface gold atoms.
Read MoreWhat Are Gold Nanoparticles?
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are small gold particles with a diameter of 1 to 100 nm. Once dispersed in water, AuNPs
Read MoreDo You Know Gold Nanoshells?
Gold nanostructures that can be synthetically articulated to adapt diverse morphologies, offer a versatile platform and tunable properties for applications
Read MoreDo You Need Gold Nanostars?
Over the past few years, gold nanostars have gained significant relevance in biology and medicine, in particular, in imaging and
Read MoreGold Nanoparticles Help Uncover Amyloid Fibrils
A team of scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and collaborators from the University of
Read MoreResearchers Find Nanoparticle Flu Vaccine Blocks Seasonal and Pandemic Strains
In a recent study, researchers have developed an experimental influenza vaccine that can protect animals from various seasonal and pandemic
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