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Category: How do scientists use nanotechnology?

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New LED technology could make phone screens flexible

Posted on July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

Scientists added soft molecules to a light-emitting polymer used in phone displays, so it could stretch to twice its original size while…

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    A safer approach to gene editing

    Posted on May 18, 2023June 12, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

    Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.

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      Could sodium-ion batteries replace lithium-ion batteries in electronics?

      Posted on April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

      Scientists designed a unique hybrid material that stores sodium, which could improve performance and reliability of sodium-ion batteries for…

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        New therapies to aid muscle regeneration

        Posted on March 6, 2023March 3, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Scientists enhance muscle regeneration by combining two methods to boost the energy factories of damaged cells.

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          Superconductivity in multi-layered graphene

          Posted on February 2, 2023January 19, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

          Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic…

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            New device converts mechanical energy into light

            Posted on December 5, 2022December 2, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

            In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain…

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              Biofilm technology for powering wearables

              Posted on November 28, 2022February 15, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

              Scientists devised a new method for converting energy from evaporation into electricity, using sustainable microbial biofilms. This device…

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                Can nanoparticles remove plastic pollution from water?

                Posted on October 17, 2022November 8, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

                Scientists developed iron oxide nanoparticles with water-resistant coatings. They showed that microplastics in water bind to the particles,…

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                  One step closer to wearable electronics

                  Posted on April 18, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

                  Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly…

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                    Using nanoparticles to treat osteoporosis

                    Posted on April 4, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                    The cells in our bones play a crucial role in maintaining our bone health. Diseases such as osteoporosis can damage the health of our bones.…

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