NanoScienceWorks

Testing the effectiveness of new pharmaceuticals may get faster thanks to a new technique which uses quantum dots to probe the efficacy of drugs in live cells. The novel technique was developed by a team at the University of Central Florida.

Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Fabrication to Clinical Applications presents the latest information in magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) research and provides a comprehensive review, from synthesis, characterization, and biofunctionalization to clinical applications of MNPs, including the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. This book features contributions from the most qualified experts in the exciting field and presents translational research on tailored magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical applications spanning a variety of disciplines.

Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have produced a roadmap that can guide scientists on how to design and build graphene-based nanostructures that can be customized for applications in electronics, photovoltaics and other areas.