Nanoparticles are one of the most common nanomaterial forms, appearing in many different compositions and sizes. The ability to tune and create nanoparticles with specific functional properties has ...

Researchers review the various properties and use of nanoparticles in targeting SARS-CoV-2 and how they could be used to develop new therapeutics and diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2. Nanoparticles, ...

Upconversion nanoparticles are a new generation of fluorophore, relying on both physical and chemical principles to convert photons from a lower energy state to a higher energy state. It is common for ...

A new publication from Opto-Electronic Science; DOI 10.29026/oes.2023.230019 overviews optical trapping of optical nanoparticles. This article reviews the fundamentals and applications of optically ...

Bacteria are a major cause of infections and death in hospital settings, due—in part—to the rising incidence of antibiotic ...

Magnetic nanoparticles are a class of nanomaterials that exhibit magnetic properties at the nanoscale. These particles, typically ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers in size, are composed of magnetic ...

The biodegradable polymer Poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is widely regarded as safe for use in medical applications, seeing common use in the creation of particles used in in vivo studies.

Inorganic nanoparticles are nanoscale materials composed of inorganic compounds, such as metals, metal oxides, and semiconductors. These nanoparticles typically have sizes ranging from 1 to 100 ...

A new study reveals that tiny particles derived from biochar can directly enter plant tissues and significantly enhance ...

Engineered nanoparticles built around indocyanine green, a fluorescent dye already approved for clinical use, could sharpen how surgeons see and remove tumors during operations. A study in the journal ...