Determining the size of nanoparticles is one of the most important factors in the field of nanotechnology. It defines the unique characteristics of the nanomaterials that are being created for ...

Dynamic light scattering (DLS) is a frequently used technique for determining the size of nanoparticles in suspension. It ...

Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death in the U.S. among people 45 and under, and such injuries account for more than 3 million deaths per year worldwide. To reduce the death toll of such ...

A new approach that applies anti-inflammatory nanoparticles to chronically inflamed muscles could have major implications for treating muscular dystrophy. Nanoparticles are far smaller than what the ...

Extremely small nanoscale particles are released by common kitchen appliances in abundant amounts, greatly outnumbering the previously detected, larger-size nanoparticles emitted by these appliances, ...

DURHAM, N.C. – Without knowing how much of an industrial chemical is being produced, it is almost impossible for scientists to determine if it poses any threat to the environment or human health.

Embedding spherical gold nanoparticles into organic solar cells increases their efficiency but can also lead to unwanted ...

Work on tiny dots that light up TV screens and help doctors see the blood vessels that feed tumors has earned three scientists the 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Chemist Moungi Bawendi, chemist Louis ...

Duxin Sun receives funding from NIH, FDA and Pharmaceutical Industries for his lab research at The University of Michigan. When you hear the word “nanomedicine,” it might call to mind scenarios like ...

Oxford, UK- The May issue of Nano Today (www.nanotoday.com) launches a dedicated forum for debate on the effects of nanoparticles on human health. In “Nanotechnology: assessing the risks”, Andrew ...