Scientists have identified nanoparticles that latch onto and destroy virus membranes, opening new possibilities for antiviral ...

This invention meets those needs –a new class of energetic nanoparticles composed of an aluminum core protected by a unique, two component shell that prevents oxidation of the aluminum in ambient air, ...

Aluminum nanoparticles (Al NPs ... have shown that incorporating aluminum with other materials, such as copper oxide and polyvinylidene fluoride, can lead to significant improvements in combustion ...

In 2022, 18.7 tons of aluminum oxide nanoparticles were released into the atmosphere by falling satellites, they said. Looking ahead to planned satellite launches, this could increase to as much ...

All aluminum is coated with a surface oxide, and until now we did not know what the structure of this native oxide layer on ...

A new way to neutralize coronavirus and other membrane-surrounded viruses has been discovered by researchers from the Swedish ...

A research group led by Prof. Yang Liangbao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences ...

Zeolites (microporous aluminum-silicon compounds ... ceramic nanostructured polymers as well as oxide nanoparticles. The synthesis takes place under relatively mild conditions and low temperatures.

Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low ...

Orally administered zinc gluconate spontaneously assembles into protein-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles in human blood. These nanoparticles efficiently target renal tumours, where they enhance ...

This stability is achieved through a specially engineered silicone oil combined with aluminium microparticles and zinc oxide nanoparticles of various shapes. These optimized particle shapes and ...

Certain mineral nanoparticles were found to damage the membrane of the virus, making it less able to enter human cells. The mode of action that is demonstrated has not been discussed in previous ...