Melting point of nanoscale sodium particles differs to that of bulk sodium. A new way of probing nanometre-scale particles of ...

Researchers have demonstrated that a nanoparticle of 7,000 sodium atoms can act as a wave, creating a record-setting ...

Isotropic nanoparticles are nanoscale particles that exhibit uniform physical properties in all directions. Unlike anisotropic nanoparticles, which have direction-dependent properties, isotropic ...

Bimetallic nanoparticles are a class of nanomaterials composed of two distinct metal elements, which can be arranged in various structures such as core-shell, alloyed, or segregated architectures.

A crucial element in both the synthesis and functionality of nanoparticles involves the attachment of ligands. 6 The appropriate choice of ligands can enhance the solubility of nanoparticles or affect ...

A method of optically selecting and sorting nanoparticles according to their quantum mechanical properties has been developed by researchers in Japan. The method could prove a crucial tool for makers ...

A study from FAU has shown that lipid nanoparticles restructure their membrane significantly after being absorbed into a cell ...

Aerosol jet printing combines the conductive properties of silver nanoparticles with the flexibility and biocompatibility of ...

Due to the extensive usage of nanoparticles, toxicologists and scientists alike are interested in better understanding their safety profile. The toxic effects of nanoparticles on macrophages, for ...

Nanoparticles exhibit distinct physical and chemical properties compared to bulk materials, making them valuable in applications such as electronics, photovoltaics, catalysis, and biomedical sciences.

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a respiratory virus that is primarily transmitted through ...