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Platinum nanoparticles for selective treatment of liver cancer cells
In recent years, the number of targeted cancer drugs has continued to rise. However, conventional chemotherapeutic agents still play an...
Feb 14, 20192 min read
Novel electrocatalyst outperforms platinum in alkaline hydrogen production
A novel ruthenium-based catalyst developed at UC Santa Cruz has shown markedly better performance than commercial platinum catalysts in...
Feb 7, 20193 min read
New method uses ultraviolet light to control fluid flow and organize particles
A new, simple, and inexpensive method that uses ultraviolet light to control particle motion and assembly within liquids could improve...
Jan 27, 20194 min read
Ultra-sensitive sensor with gold nanoparticle array
The sensor is made up of a series of gold disk-shaped nanoparticles on a glass slide. The team at Bath discovered that when they shone an...
Jan 9, 20192 min read
Carrying and releasing nanoscale cargo with 'nanowrappers'
Nanocubes with hollow interiors and surface openings whose shape, size, and location are precisely controlled could be used to load and...
Jan 3, 20195 min read
Illuminating nanoparticle growth with X-rays
Hydrogen fuel cells are a promising technology for producing clean and renewable energy, but the cost and activity of their cathode...
Dec 26, 20184 min read
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