(Nanowerk Spotlight) Opium has been used and abused for centuries, but recent opioid abuse statistics paint a scary picture. In the U.S. alone, the latest figures (which are likely to be underreported ...

One of the primary concerns in nanoethics is the safety and risk assessment of nanomaterials. Due to their small size and unique properties, nanomaterials may exhibit different toxicological profiles ...

Nanotechnology is the design, production, and application of structures at the nanoscale, studying the phenomena and manipulation of materials at atomic, molecular, and macromolecular scales. Its role ...

Temperature is a measure of heat which arises from the random motion of atoms. As the temperature of any system goes down, the random motion of atoms reduces. They get into an ordered state. When ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new market research study by Technavio on the global food nanotechnology market projects the market to grow at a CAGR of more than 24% during the period 2019-2023. This ...

Suggested Citation: "3 A Global Perspective." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020. A Quadrennial Review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative: Nanoscience, Applications ...

The aerospace and space industries are fertile grounds for technological innovation and are key to many areas of development. Nanotechnology has potential applications in enhancing performance, ...

Materials scientists are exploring the physical properties of MXenes, a fast-growing family of two-dimensional materials with potential for many nanotechnology applications. A research team led by ...

Polydopamine (PDA) has emerged as a versatile, mussel-inspired polymer that is transforming the field of nanotechnology. Its unique adhesive and biocompatible properties foster innovative surface ...

Car wax, makeup and gene therapy are all evidence of the benefits of the growing field of nanotechnology. NPR's Noah Adams talks with Ira Flatow, host of NPR's Talk of the Nation Science Friday, about ...