Antimicrobial nanoparticles are materials with exceptional antimicrobial properties, capable of controlling bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Thanks to their unique physicochemical attributes, ...

Silver nanoparticles are valued for their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects, but conventional production methods often use hazardous chemicals and require large volumes of energy.

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 nanoparticle-based coating developed at the University of California San Diego can convert more than 90 percent of captured ...

A new nanoparticle made from the medical polymer PLGA and the blood protein albumin can carry higher doses of drugs and remain stable longer, offering improved delivery and fewer side effects. For ...

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Scientists have found a nanoparticle-inspired solution to the age-old strength issue of polymer glasses. Seasoning the polymer glass recipe with single-chain nanoparticles, which are tiny, folded-up ...

A new review highlights a powerful, cleaner route to produce ultra-clean, customizable nanoparticles—key building blocks for artificial sensory systems that mimic human perception and power emerging ...

Scientists at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and at Nanjing University have combined a widely used medical polymer with a natural blood protein to develop a new nanoparticle drug delivery ...

Scientists have found a way to boost terahertz technology using particles thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand.

A new nanoparticle capable of carrying much higher doses of drugs while staying stable for extended periods could make treatments more effective. A new nanoparticle made from the medical polymer PLGA ...