A 'quantum of sol' -- how nanotechnology could hold the key to a solar-powered future

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

Jun 30, 2009 | 3.9 / 5 (14) | 16

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new generation of 'nano-structured' millimetre-sized solar cells that could convert the sun's energy to electricity more than twice as efficiently as current technology, is the subject of ...

Hi-tech 'Trojan horse' can kill cancer cells: researchers

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

Jun 29, 2009 | 4.6 / 5 (11) | 7

Australian researchers are set to begin human trials of a tiny nano-cell that acts as a "Trojan horse" against cancer cells, a breakthrough they say may curb the need for debilitating chemotherapy.

'Holey' Nanosheets for Wastewater Dye Removal

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

Jul 01, 2009 | 5 / 5 (5) | 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers have discovered that extremely thin sheets of nickel oxide with hexagonally shaped holes can absorb hazardous dyes from wastewater nearly as well as the best traditional methods, but are recyclable. ...

Harnessing Nanoparticles To Track Cancer Cell Changes

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

Jul 03, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

The more dots there are, the more accurate a picture you get when you connect them. Cancer researchers adopting that philosophy have developed a new imaging technology that could give scientists the ability to simultaneously ...

Computer-Guided Nanoparticle Therapy Destroys Tumors

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

Jun 29, 2009 | 5 / 5 (11) | 0

Gold nanoshells are among the most promising new nanoscale therapeutics being developed to kill tumors, acting as antennas that turn light energy into heat that cooks cancer to death. Now, a multi-institutional research team ...