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Showing 1 to 20 of 922 for “"Nanotechnology."”.
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Organic molecular nanotechnology
Das p-Hexaphenylen (p6P) hat sich als besonders geeignet gezeigt lange, parallel angeordnete organische Nanofasern mit außergewöhnlichen optischen Eigenschaften auf einem Muskovit Glimmer Substrat auszubilden. Funktionelle Gruppen wurden über eine Suzuki Kreuzkupplungsstrategie in den …
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News about nanotechnology: a longitudinal framing analysis of newspaper reporting on nanotechnology.
… the world have invested billions of pounds in nanotechnology research and development, and more than a thousand consumer products which manufacturers claim to involve nanotechnology are currently on the market. As such, the applications from this emerging field of science and technology have …
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Nanotechnology : industry evolution and comparisons
… progress has left virtually no question that nanotechnology will become a tremendous and significant part of worldwide culture. Nanotechnology is expected to become an active part of our daily interactions with people, machines, and the environment. This vision has been set forth by someone …
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Novel Endodontic Disinfection Approach Using Nanotechnology
The aim of this in vitro investigation was to use a recently developed Enterococcus faecalis infection model using root canal for evaluating iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles (NP) with biomimetic (catalytic) properties as a new antimicrobial endodontic treatment. We compared iron oxide NP …
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Nanotechnology: a systems and control approach
… advances in the field of nanosciences and nanotechnology. A significant part of research in nanotechnology deals with developing tools and devices to probe and manipulate matter at the atomic, molecular and macro-molecular levels. Surprisingly in spite of the potential for engineers to …
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Unlocking precision medicine using DNA nanotechnology
… laboratories, as is currently the case. DNA nanotechnology is a potential solution to improving patient access to reliable and inexpensive biomarker monitoring. The flexibility and utility of DNA-based assays have already been demonstrated with various readouts (including electrochemistry, …
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Micro and nanotechnology for cancer treatment
Cancer is responsible for over 7.6 million deaths worldwide; the majority of patients fail to respond to drugs or become resistant over time. In order to gain a better understanding of drug efficacy in patients, we developed three diagnostic technologies to address limitations in sample acquisition …
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Exploring Educational Initiatives in Nanotechnology Networks
Nanotechnology has captured the attention of governments and corporations around the globe. It has become the subject and context for numerous conferences, media articles, websites and scientific research papers. Nano enthusiasts and government officials claim that it is an area that promises new …
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Design and Development of Nanoconjugates for Nanotechnology
<p>Nanotechnology builds devices from the bottom up with atomic accuracy. Among the basic nano-components to fabricate such devices, semiconductor nanoparticle quantum dots (QDs), metal nanocrystals, proteins, and nucleic acids have attracted most interests due to their potential in optical, …
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End-of-life analysis of nanotechnology products
Previous research has shown that thermodynamic properties including melting point and specific heat capacity of nanomaterials may be higher than that of their corresponding bulk materials. The melting point elevation and specific heat capacity enhancement of nanomaterials may result in increased …
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DNA nanotechnology for light-emitting plasmonic applications
DNA nanotechnology for light-emitting plasmonic applications - Sara Rocchetti. The development of plasmonic nanocavities allows for the direct observation of light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. Collective oscillations of electrons (SPPs) at a metal-dielectric interface confine light into …
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Porphyrin-DNA as scaffold for nanoarchitecture and nanotechnology
Porphyrins, a substance class that can be found in diverse materials including green leaves and red blood cells, have been studied extensively over many years due to their potential industrial applications, e.g. in making optical electronic devices, in artificial photosynthesis or in sensors. In …
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Towards a fullerene-based nanotechnology: The (10,10) tube
While fullerenes form in yields exceeding 30% by mass when a laser generated pure carbon vapor is allowed to condense under annealing conditions, more than 70% of all vaporized carbon assembles in the form of single-wall fullerene nanotubes (SWNTs) in the presence of certain transition metal SWNT …
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Investigations into cellular signaling through optogenetics and nanotechnology
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2024-05-01
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A modular atomic force microscope for nanotechnology research
The atomic force microscope (AFM) has become an essential tool in a wide range of fields, from materials science and semiconductor research to molecular biology. Various research efforts have enhanced the capabilities of this powerful instrument, which has enabled new insights into nanoscale …
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Single Cell Biomechanical Phenotyping using Microfluidics and Nanotechnology
… Advances and innovations in microsystems and nanotechnology have facilitated interrogation of the biomechanical properties of single cells to predict their tumorigenicity, metastatic potential, and health state. This dissertation utilized Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for the cell …
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Nanotechnology and Biotechnology for Water Treatment: A Comparative Study
… the present study we compared the application of nanotechnology and biotechnology for water treatment. The nanotechnology investigation involved the following carbon based nanomaterials: graphene oxide (GO), graphene oxide functionalized with Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (GO-EDTA), and the …
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Media Representations and Public Attitudes towards Nanotechnology in Taiwan
… media representation and public attitude toward Nanotechnology (Nano) in Taiwan, this thesis includes three studies. Study 1 investigates the media representation of Nano in Taiwan and the relationship among different Nano-based themes, frames, and media attitudes in the Taiwan. Study 2 is …
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The Legitimation of Novel Technologies: The Case of Nanotechnology
<p>Nanotechnology is the control, manipulation, and application of matter on an atomic and molecular level. The technology is complex and confusing to consumers, and its long-term safety and effect on the human body, as well as the environment, are unknown. However, for the past decade, …
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