Colloidal nanoparticles are particles that operate at the nanoscale, specifically between 1 to 1000 nanometers, suspended in a fluid. These nanoparticles can consist of various materials, such as ...

Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanoparticles have a high refractive index (n = 2.4), making them ideal for various applications, including medicines, coatings, inks, plastics, food, cosmetics, and textiles.

A physicist has proposed a new concept for treating cancer cells. A physicist at The University of Texas at Arlington has proposed a new concept for treating cancer cells. In a recently published ...

Evanston, IL In a paper to be published in Science Jan. 18, scientists Chad Mirkin and Sharon Glotzer and their teams at Northwestern University and University of Michigan, respectively, present ...

Nature keeps a few secrets. While plenty of structures with low symmetry are found in nature, scientists have been confined to high-symmetry designs when synthesizing colloidal crystals, a valuable ...

To better evaluate the impact on living organisms of the widespread presence of titanium dioxide in the environment and measure the real exposure of animals and humans, scientists from INRAE, AP-HP, ...

Nanoparticles have long been utilized as additives in engine oil because they significantly improve the tribological qualities of lubricants and contact surfaces. They can also enhance the anti-wear ...

Zeta potential is a key indicator of the stability of colloidal dispersions and nanoparticle suspensions. It measures the electrical potential difference between the bulk of the liquid and the ...

What if washing your favorite T-shirt didn’t require any washing whatsoever? Well, guess what. Science says it’s possible. Chemical engineers in China say they’ve developed a cotton fabric that cleans ...