Articles tagged with Nanoparticles
A new patented technique uses titanium dioxide nanoparticles to bind and remove mercury from combustion exhausts, trapping the toxic metal with high effectiveness. The process leverages photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide to oxidize mercury, making it a promising solution for controlling mercury emissions.
Scientists at the University of Illinois have devised a process called nanoparticle haloing that imparts stability to complex fluids, enabling control over phase behavior and structure. This approach allows for the creation of designer colloidal fluids with tailored properties.
Virginia Tech researchers have made advances in creating biocompatible magnetic fluids to treat retinal detachment. The new material, made of silicone magnetic nanoparticles, can be injected into the sclera and used with a magnetized buckle to push the retina back against the underlying choroid.
Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed a recipe book to precisely control the size and magnetic properties of magnetic nanoparticles. This allows for consistent application in drug delivery, MRI contrast enhancement, and cancer detection.
Scientists have developed a method to convert bulk silicon into ultra-small, nano-sized particles with potential uses in low-power electronics, nonvolatile memories, and optical displays. These nanoparticles can also form the basis for novel semiconductor lasers and serve as fluorescent markers for biologically sensitive materials.