Articles tagged with Nanoparticles
Rice University researchers have developed a transformative approach to harnessing the catalytic power of aluminum nanoparticles by annealing them in various gas atmospheres at high temperatures. This allows for modifying the structure of the oxide layer, making the nanoparticles versatile tools for different applications.
Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing genetic treatments for hereditary conditions like cystic fibrosis and inherited vision loss. They created a new type of lipid nanoparticle, called Thio-lipids, that can deliver therapeutic payloads to the lungs and retina.
Researchers are developing minimally invasive techniques to repair and regenerate tissue in aortic aneurysms using actively targeted, drug-releasing nanoparticles. The team found that rod-shaped particles with high aspect ratios were selectively taken up by diseased endothelial cells, leading to improved therapy outcomes.
Researchers demonstrate a way to amplify interactions between particles to overcome environmental noise, enabling the study of entanglement in larger systems. This breakthrough holds promise for practical applications in sensor technology and environmental monitoring.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new method to efficiently determine which lipid nanoparticles are likely to bind to the lungs, rather than the liver. This breakthrough enables targeted delivery of mRNA therapeutics beyond the liver, offering new hope for treatments of cystic fibrosis and lung cancer.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science have invented a new way to synthesize key components of lipid nanoparticles, simplifying their manufacture while boosting efficacy. The new method involves combining three chemicals to create branched lipidoids that promote mRNA delivery to target c...
A novel chemotherapy approach uses patient's own cells as Trojan horses to deliver targeted cancer-killing drugs to lung cancer cells. The method has shown promise in reducing tumor size and improving treatment efficacy with minimal collateral damage to healthy tissues.
The VPNVax platform utilizes a modular approach to create viromimetic polymer nanoparticle vaccines with enhanced surface valence, demonstrating improved immune stimulatory effects. The research offers new insights into designing the next generation of VLP vaccines with increased durability and versatility.
Researchers have discovered a new way to target chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells by depriving them of cholesterol, leading to significant tumor growth reduction. The nanoparticles starve the cells of cholesterol, triggering cell death through oxidation of lipids in the cell membrane.
Scientists create 'μkiss' technique for precise delivery of materials to individual cells, offering new possibilities in single-cell science and next-generation therapeutic applications. The method provides full control over location, time, and scale of material application, enabling detailed studies of cellular processes.
A new study aims to enhance and prolong vaccine effectiveness by delivering adjuvants to white blood cells using lipid nanoparticles. The research, led by WVU professor Sharan Bobbala, has the potential to provide broader protection against evolving viruses and multiple diseases.
Researchers at São Paulo State University developed a novel technique using lipid nanoparticles to administer lupeol, killing Leishmania protozoan parasites. The therapy eliminated parasites from organs in animal tests, reducing spleen and liver parasite numbers by 99.9% with minimal side effects.
A Husker research duo has won a $25,000 prize in the NIH’s Targeted Genome Editor Delivery Challenge. They will advance development of universal milk exosomes capable of transporting gene editors to any location in the body, overcoming a significant challenge in using gene editing to treat disease.
Researchers have developed a novel catalyst platform that enhances the selectivity of catalytic reactions by trapping nanoparticles to prevent agglomeration. The distance between particles plays a crucial role in determining the product yield, with increased separation leading to more efficient production of intermediate chemicals.
USC researchers have designed nanoparticles that can target and highlight cancer cells in lymph nodes, allowing for earlier detection of metastasis. The particles work by hitchhiking on immune cells to reach the lymph nodes, where they can amplify the signal detected by MRI scans.
Researchers from Pohang University of Science & Technology employ linker ions to pioneer three-dimensional microprinting technology applicable to inorganic substances and other various materials. The team successfully crafts inorganic porous structures with dimensions below 10 μm without specialized equipment.
A team of researchers has developed a novel mixing device that produces nanomedicines directly at the point of care, enabling rapid and cost-effective synthesis of personalized vaccines. The technology has potential implications for cancer therapies and infectious diseases.
Researchers have identified nanoplastics in ocean water off the coasts of China, South Korea, and the US, with surprising diversity in shape and chemical composition. The tiny plastic particles, originating from consumer products, were found to be more toxic than larger plastic particles due to their small size.
GIST researchers develop tunable optical properties in nanostructures, enabling applications in wound healing, drug delivery, and secure verification. A clock-inspired design featuring magnesium nano-rotamers demonstrates programmable polarization-resolved coloration.
Researchers developed a stable air-stable plasmonic reduction catalyst that enhances ethene production from acetylene using visible light. The catalyst achieves an efficiency of 320 mmol g<sup>−1</sup> h<sup>−1</sup> with 90% selectivity, surpassing known plasmonic and thermal catalysts.
A new technique developed at INRS pushes back some of the limits of infrared imaging for rare-earth doped nanoparticles. The SWIR-PLIMASC system enables high-sensitivity and high-speed imaging, allowing for accurate information to be derived from photoluminescence lifetimes.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis used specially made nanostructures to enhance the locust's ability to detect odors, boosting neural signals for improved chemical sensing. The team created a biocompatible and biodegradable nanoparticle that converts light to heat, amplifying neural activity.
Researchers develop nanofibrous matrices containing MXene nanoparticles to aid in muscle regeneration. The study reveals molecular mechanisms behind the effects of MXene nanoparticles on muscle growth, suggesting a promising avenue for treating volumetric muscle loss and muscle-related ailments.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory successfully produced large quantities of human ACE2 receptor protein in mouse cells, allowing for the study of viral receptors and potentially developing new therapies. The method could also facilitate the production of other complex proteins that have proven difficult to produce.
A team of researchers from MIT and the Broad Institute developed two types of injectable molecules called 'priming agents' that can boost DNA levels in blood samples, allowing for earlier cancer diagnosis and more sensitive detection of tumor mutations. The approach could also help improve detection of cancer recurrence.
Scientists develop novel synthetic strategy to create highly ordered colloidal crystals using DNA as the bonding element. The approach enables the synthesis of 10 new crystals with potential for designing metamaterials with unprecedented properties.
Researchers at TU Graz have made a breakthrough in manufacturing complex, free-standing 3D nanoarchitectures with precise shapes and sizes. They achieved this by precisely simulating the required optical properties in advance and completely removing chemical impurities, enabling new optical effects and application concepts.
Scientists have created a new therapy using nanoparticles to target specific immune cells responsible for allergic responses. The approach, which combines an allergen with antibodies that selectively inhibit mast cells, has shown promising results in a mouse study, preventing allergic reactions without causing side effects.
Researchers created nanoparticles using ultraviolet light crosslinked amino acids, loaded with doxorubicin and coated with tannic acid complex. The nanoparticles exhibited superior stability and drug release under different pH conditions, showing excellent anticancer activity in tumor-bearing mice.
Researchers developed nanosensors that can be inhaled and detected in urine, offering a potential alternative to CT scans for early lung cancer detection. The diagnostic system shows high specificity and sensitivity in detecting stage 1 or 2 lung tumors.
Researchers develop nanoparticles that selectively bind to activated astrocytes and microglia cells in the hippocampus of Alzheimer's patients, demonstrating increased nanoparticle transport across the blood brain barrier with age. The study provides valuable insights into advancing nanoparticle-based drug delivery for treating neurode...
Researchers developed a zinc oxide nanopagoda array photoelectrode with high electron conductivity, low defects, and enhanced visible light absorption properties. The addition of silver nanoparticles increased photocurrent by approximately 1.5-fold, improving water-splitting hydrogen production.
Researchers have developed nanodrones that target and eliminate cancer cells by recruiting natural killer cells to tumor sites. The study offers a potential solution for intractable types of cancers, with promising results in suppressing tumor growth without causing side effects.
Researchers at UPV and CSIC have developed a new method to generate metal nanoparticles for catalysts using microwave radiation. The process improves the sustainability and efficiency of catalysts by reducing temperatures and exposure times.
Nanoparticles loaded with antibiotics and antimicrobial compounds inhibit TB progression and overcome resistance without cell damage. The technology shows promise for a shorter treatment strategy against multidrug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Scientists in Germany developed a new analytical method to precisely elucidate the size of particles, structure, and RNA molecules in pharmaceutical products. This information can help evaluate product quality, enabling improved development of new products.
Researchers from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have developed a copolymer-conjugated nanocatalytic system to enhance active electron transfer for increased photoinduced hydrogen generation. The system leverages the advantages of a stimuli-responsive polymer chain to achieve dynamic electron transfer.
A new method has been developed to produce green hydrogen more efficiently and cheaply, using ruthenium particles and a solar-powered electrolytic system. The technology could reduce the costs of green hydrogen production on an industrial scale.
A team of researchers has designed nanoparticles with a propeller shape to improve control over their movements. The chiral shape allows for stability and directionality, enabling cargo transport and manipulation, which can be useful for drug delivery and lab-on-a-chip systems.
Researchers developed novel nanoparticles that deliver RNA to microglia immune cells, reducing inflammation linked to Alzheimer's disease. The study showed a 42% reduction of PU-1 expression and multiple inflammatory markers in human cell cultures and mice models.
A new 'one-pot' method for producing palladium nanosheets could significantly improve the efficiency of clean energy production. This breakthrough enables the use of less rare metals, reducing environmental impact.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a novel ionizable lipid nanoparticle that enables efficient muscle-focused mRNA delivery while minimizing off-target effects. The study demonstrates potent cellular immune responses and potential as a viable candidate for cancer vaccine development.
A team of scientists has developed a new approach to form gold nanoparticles in tellurite glasses, enabling precise control over their formation and plasmonic properties. This innovation has potential for real-world impact in exciting photonics research and applications.
Researchers at Scripps Research have designed a novel flu vaccine that utilizes nanoparticles to present the M2e protein fragment, which is relatively conserved across different influenza A strains. The vaccine showed promising results in initial animal tests, providing strong protection against both seasonal and pandemic strains.
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have demonstrated a compact particle accelerator that produces an electron beam with an energy of 10 billion electron volts (10 GeV) in a chamber less than 20 meters long. The breakthrough uses nanoparticles to boost the energy delivered to electrons, enabling new applications in semic...
Researchers at Cornell University have found that silica-based C’Dots can be taken up by the bloodstream after oral administration, making them a potential therapeutic delivery method. The particles' ability to induce ferroptosis, a cell death program, may also provide health benefits due to their natural presence in food.
Researchers from Tampere University discovered that marine organisms can form new atmospheric particles in the South Pacific Ocean, which could help explain climate change predictions. The study found that these particles were formed at night and were accompanied by signs of nitrogenous compounds.
A study led by Universitat Rovira i Virgili reveals how ligands create unique local environments within nanoparticle surfaces, affecting stability, charge, and functionality. This phenomenon has significant implications for sensing applications and chemical reactions.
This article reviews the fundamentals and applications of optically trapped optical nanoparticles, highlighting their use in optical imaging, sensing, and single-particle scanning. Key findings include advances in plasmonic, lanthanide-doped, polymeric, semiconductor, and nanodiamond nanoparticles.
Researchers have successfully observed the operating principle of promoters in a catalytic reaction in real-time. Using high-tech microscopy methods, they visualized individual La atoms' role in hydrogen oxidation. The study revealed that two surface areas of the catalyst act as pacemakers, controlled by promoter lanthanum.
Researchers investigate nanoparticles for cancer treatment, hoping to reduce side effects and improve efficacy. La-Beck's lab aims to understand the body's interaction with nanoparticles and their impact on tumor growth and immune responses.
Researchers developed nanoparticles to transport Gemcitabine directly into tumors, increasing efficacy and sparing healthy cells. The approach shows potential to treat pancreatic carcinomas more accurately and with reduced side effects.
The study found that Ryugu and CIs share a common genetic heritage, but the asteroid's Cr isotopes exhibit anomalies that could be caused by water-driven processes. These anomalies are thought to have arisen from the physicochemical fractionation of presolar nanoparticles and secondary minerals.
Rotifers, microscopic zooplankton found in ocean and freshwater, break down microplastics into nanoplastics. This process creates massive amounts of nanoparticles, posing unknown risks to the environment and human health.
Researchers developed injectable nanoparticles that release naloxone when triggered by blue light, potentially preventing opioid overdose deaths. The system showed effectiveness up to a month after injection and could be incorporated into a wearable device.
Researchers have developed a new self-assembling nanosheet that can create functional and sustainable nanomaterials for various applications. The material is recyclable and can extend the shelf life of consumer products, enabling a sustainable manufacturing approach.
Researchers have developed a novel chloride-based solid electrolyte with exceptional ionic conductivity, addressing material limitations that hindered previous attempts. This breakthrough is expected to pave the way for commercialization of solid-state batteries, promising improved affordability and safety.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have created modular nanoparticles that can be tailored for various applications, including targeted drug delivery and neutralizing biological agents. By leveraging a plug-and-play approach, scientists can rapidly modify functional biological nanoparticles with ease.
Researchers developed a ceria nanoparticle-immobilized mesenchymal stem cell nanovesicle hybrid system to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This approach provides both immediate pain relief through ROS scavenging and long-term immune tolerance by delivering immunomodulatory cytokines.
Researchers develop a new migration strategy that enhances CO2 reduction to CO via reverse water-gas shift reaction in Ru/(TiOx)MnO catalysts. The approach boosts catalytic activity by 3.3 times and improves H-spillover for efficient hydrogen transportation.