Articles tagged with Nanorods
Researchers at University of Michigan and Jiangnan University have developed a new method for detecting DNA using twisted light, achieving 50 times better sensitivity than current methods. This technology has the potential to aid in diagnosing patients, solving crimes, and identifying biological contaminants.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have created a new class of materials that change their electronic properties when exposed to light. The composite material combines gold nanorods and zinc oxide, leading to improved performance in solar cells and potential applications for sensitive sensors.
Researchers have developed a tiny, light-controlled gold particle that can release DNA controls to switch blood clotting on and off. This two-way switch relies on selective release of different DNA molecules from gold nanoparticles under different laser wavelengths.
Researchers have developed a novel vaccination method using gold nanoparticles that can deliver specific proteins to the body's immune cells. The technique mimics viruses and stimulates an immune response, offering significant safety advantages.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new mechanism of self-assembly using DNA 'linker' strands, forming ladder-like ribbons with unique properties. This approach could lead to the fabrication of nanoscale materials with desired properties, such as plasmonic or fluorescent responses.
Researchers at Michigan Technological University have developed a method to create manganese dioxide nanorods with the optimal crystal structure, enabling high-power and long-lasting capacitors. The nanorods can be used in various applications, including energy storage and solar cells.
Researchers at UCSB create novel way to convert sunlight into energy using gold nanorods and platinum nanoparticles, avoiding common semiconductor material limitations. This new process shows promise for efficient and cost-effective solar power generation.
Scientists have created a method to melt specific fibers in polymers by applying light to aligned nanorods, leading to stronger and more resilient materials. The technique utilizes the photothermal effect of gold nanorods to convert light into heat, allowing for precise control over material processing.
Researchers enhance local electric fields around nanorods using metal grooves to improve surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) intensity. The nanorod-groove system produces larger electric fields than individual nanorods or traditional systems, increasing SERS sensitivity and accuracy.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have developed a first-of-its-kind self-assembled nanoparticle that can deliver chemotherapy specifically to cancer cells and release it in response to external NIR light, creating heat for synergistic anti-tumor efficacy. The platform successfully eradicated tumors in pre-clinical models.
Researchers from the University of Florida have developed a new technique for growing new materials from nanorods, enabling the creation of sophisticated structures and materials. The breakthrough could revolutionize industries such as data processing and human medicine by increasing efficiency in polarized LED displays up to 50%.
Scientists successfully grow nanorods of zinc oxide on a thin layer of polydiethylflourene, creating white LEDs that can be printed on paper or wallpaper for display purposes. This breakthrough method uses chemical methods and has the potential to enable mass production of flexible electronics.
Engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have developed a catalyst that provides similar efficiency to platinum in microbial fuel cells but at 5% of the cost. The material, nitrogen-enriched iron-carbon nanorods, has potential for replacing platinum catalysts in hydrogen-producing microbial electrolysis cells.
Researchers at Syracuse University have developed a system that harnesses the natural light produced by fireflies using nanoscience, producing a system 20-30 times more efficient than previous experiments. The breakthrough uses custom quantum nanorods to transfer energy from a chemical reaction between luciferin and luciferase enzymes.
Penn researchers created the first physical demonstration of 'lumped' optical circuit elements, a milestone in the nascent field of metatronics. By manipulating light waves with nanorods, they replicated the function of electronic circuit elements like resistors and capacitors.
Researchers used 3D computer simulations to study the diffusional behavior of nanoparticles on surfaces. They found that ordered nanorods can facilitate faster diffusion than disordered ones, with channels between rods enabling particles to speed through.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab developed a technique for inducing nanorods to self-assemble into complex one-, two- and three-dimensional macroscopic structures. The technique uses block copolymers as a platform for guiding the self-assembly of nanorods, enabling more effective use in solar cells, magnetic storage devices and sensors.
Researchers found that impurities in quantum dots and nanorods lead to poor light emission, but heating them removes impurities, boosting luminescence. This technique enables the synthesis of high-quality nanocrystals for applications like bio-imaging and solar energy.
Researchers at Rice University have successfully loaded over 2 million gold nanorods into a single cancer cell, opening up new possibilities for targeted cancer treatments. The breakthrough involves using a new molecule to replace toxic CTAB with MTAB, allowing for the safe and efficient loading of nanoparticles into cells.
Researchers at Rice University have created a technique to control plasmonic scattering from nanoparticles using liquid crystals. By applying an electric field, the alignment of liquid crystal molecules can be manipulated, acting as a shutter to switch the nanorods' signals like a traffic light.
Researchers from NC State University have developed a simple, scalable method to align gold nanorods, which respond differently to light depending on their orientation. The team used electrospun polymer nano/microfibers to achieve long-range alignment of the nanorods at both nanoscale and larger length scales.
Researchers have developed a novel waveplate technology inspired by the peacock mantis shrimp's eye, which can improve high-definition CD, DVD, and holographic technology. The new waveplates offer broader polarized light capabilities over the entire visual spectrum.
Physicists at the University of Pennsylvania have demonstrated a dramatic increase in the combined on time of semiconductor nanorods when clustered together, providing new insight into this mysterious blinking behavior.
Researchers create the world's first three-dimensional plasmon rulers, capable of measuring spatial changes in macrmolecular systems, providing a new tool for understanding critical biological events. The 3D plasmon rulers enable scientists to retrieve complete spatial configuration and track dynamic evolution of complex processes.
The ASU research group is studying the FoF1 molecular motor using a gold nanorod attached to the c-ring, which allows them to measure the rotary motion of the c-ring. They have found that the rotation is periodically interrupted, similar to a ratchet mechanism, and are exploring its potential for use in synthetic molecular motors.
Researchers at the Asian Institute of Technology successfully demonstrated the use of ZnO nanorods to remove microbes from water using visible light. The study found that the nanorods killed both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, offering a promising solution for water purification.
Researchers at UC Riverside have created nanoscale iron oxide particles that form rods and display colors when exposed to a magnetic field. The technology has potential applications in color displays, bio-sensing, and biomedical labeling.
Advancements in understanding rotational motion in living cells may shed light on disease causes, such as Alzheimer's. Researchers have developed a new technique using gold nanorods and differential interference contrast microscopy to reveal nanoparticle movement in live cells.
By using glancing-angle deposition, researchers can create a forest of nanorods on a target surface, which offers a range of potential applications including nanosensors and fuel-cell cathodes. This technique extends shadowing effects to higher temperatures, leading to larger-diameter nanorods with unique properties.
Physicists at China's Wuhan University discovered a new way to measure absolute distances and distance changes using a plasmon ruler. By combining nanospheres with a nanorod dimer, they found that the resonance wavelength shift increases linearly with the increasing of a nanosphere's interparticle separations.
Researchers at UB and CDC develop gold nanorod delivery system for immune-boosting RNA molecule that targets influenza virus, promoting interferon production and inhibiting viral replication. The therapy has potential to treat a range of infectious diseases, including H1N1, avian flu and Ebola.
Rice University researchers have developed a new way to track nanoparticles using gold nanorods and polarization imaging techniques. The technique could provide valuable information about materials, including living systems, that incorporate nanoparticles.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab developed a technique to boost the electrical conductivity of nanorod crystals by 100,000 times using gold contacts. This method preserves the intrinsic semiconductor character of the starting nanocrystal, making it ideal for solar cells and energy production.
Researchers developed a non-toxic method to synthesize zinc oxide nanorods using water and ultrasound. The approach produces uniform nanorods of 30-100 nm in diameter, suitable for large-scale production. It enables safe use in medical applications, food products, dentistry, and electronics.
Gold nanorods can detect and treat tumors by absorbing near-infrared light, heating them up to kill cancer cells, while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. The technology has shown promise in studies using mice, where tumors disappeared within 15 days of treatment.
A new study at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute identifies the fundamental reasons behind nanorod diameter, demonstrating a diameter of approximately 100 nanometers. The researchers found that cooperation and competition among various atomic transport mechanisms hold the key to this size.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute developed slimmer copper nanorods that fuse together at 300 degrees Celsius, ideal for heat-sensitive nanoelectronics. This technique enables wafer bonding in 3-D computer chips with lower temperatures, resulting in less expensive and reliable devices.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a purification method that filters out impurities from gold nanorods, resulting in solutions that are more than 99% pure. The discovery has significant implications for the emerging U.S. nanotechnology industry.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered a method to induce, suppress 'branching' of nanorods using biomolecules. The new technique could lead to the development of smaller, more powerful heat pumps and devices that harness electricity from heat.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new nano technique that significantly enhances boiling efficiency by up to 30 times. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize cooling methods for computer chips, improve heat transfer systems, and reduce energy costs in industrial applications.
A team of researchers from Arizona State University has developed a biosensing nanodevice that can detect diseases at the single molecule level. The device uses a biological engine to emit a signal when it detects a target DNA, resulting in high sensitivity and portability.
Scientists have created a method to target and destroy tumor cells by attaching folate to gold nanorods, which then burst through the membrane upon near-infrared light exposure. This triggers a complex biochemical mechanism leading to cell death.
Researchers at Purdue University have created gold nanoparticles that can identify marker proteins on breast cancer cells, offering a potential tool for better diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The technology has the potential to provide high-quality data at a lower cost than existing methods.
Researchers at Brown University have developed a technique to synthesize iron-platinum nanorods and nanowires with controlled size, composition, and magnetic alignment. The method produces batches of similarly-sized nanowires or rods in solution, showing promise for high-density information storage and other applications.
Researchers at Rice University discovered that gold nanorods can spontaneously self-assemble into ring-shaped structures within seconds. The rings are made of tiny gold rods and form due to the condensation of water droplets onto a solution of the rods in a nonpolar solvent.
Gold nanorods spontaneously form rings due to condensation of water droplets on their surface, changing optical and electromagnetic properties. The discovery could lead to development of novel nanodevices such as highly sensitive sensors and invisible objects.
Researchers have developed a new method for synthesizing tailored nanorods and nanowires using microwave irradiation, enabling faster production of highly versatile materials for medical applications. This approach requires specific chemicals and solvents but offers significant enhancement in reaction rates.
Researchers have found a safer and more effective way to detect and kill cancer cells using gold nanorods. The new method allows for deeper penetrating noninvasive cancer treatment without harming healthy cells, making it a promising approach for treating breast cancer.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new type of medical imaging technique that uses gold nanorods to detect tiny structures in the bloodstream. The nanorods yield images nearly 60 times brighter than conventional fluorescent dyes, making them ideal for early detection of cancer.
The Smalley/Curl Fund for Innovation supports research in medical diagnostics and drug delivery using gold nanorods. Rice University faculty receive one-year grants to develop novel ideas with the potential to impact all areas of nanotechnology.
Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a technology for creating cheap plastic solar cells that can be painted onto any surface, enabling applications such as powering wearables or small devices. The efficiency of the solar cells is currently low, but the team believes it has the potential to improve with further development.