Nano-drug delivery techniques are expanding the possibilities for delivering a broad spectrum of biomolecular and synthetic therapeutic agents into a targeted region of the body. The effectiveness of any drug delivery strategy relies heavily on the characterization of various nano formulations, including nanostructure, stabilization, and biological transit through the body. This necessitates the use of…

A team of researchers from Finland and China has created a new nanomedicine that could improve the delivery and efficacy of anti-cancer drugs. The nanomedicine uses exosomes, which are natural vesicles produced by cells, as carriers of synthetic nanoparticles that contain the drugs. The exosomes help the nanoparticles to reach the tumor cells more efficiently…

New research offers hope for more effective treatment options for peritoneal cancer. Scientists have discovered that nanotechnology can enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy in combating this type of cancer. Astrid Hyldbakk, a researcher at SINTEF Industry in Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, explains that peritoneal cancer is challenging to detect, often leading to late diagnoses and ineffective…

Scientists at the University of Toronto have developed a new theory that explains how nanoparticles enter and exit tumors, potentially challenging the current understanding of cancer nanomedicine that has guided research for nearly four decades. The prevailing theory, known as the Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) effect, suggests that nanoparticles enter tumors through gaps in…

The principles of green nanotechnology focus on using environmentally friendly materials, energy-efficient processes, waste reduction, and the development of recyclable and biodegradable nanoproducts. According to the National Library of Medicine (NLOM), nanotechnology has the potential to contribute significantly to environmental and climate protection by conserving resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and minimizing hazardous waste. The…

Scientists working with nanotechnology have created a biological material that can produce clean electricity by using the movements around it to charge up. Two years ago, a paper about this material – a molecule named Hyp-Phe-Phe – was published by an international team of researchers led by Tel Aviv University scientists. The molecule is similar…

MIT researchers have made a significant breakthrough in predicting the stability of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which could have various applications such as capturing greenhouse gases. Using a computational model, the team identified 10,000 ultrastable MOF structures suitable for different purposes, including converting methane to methanol. The researchers created a database of these materials and made…

Fluor Corporation and Carbfix, a carbon dioxide (CO2) mineral storage operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing integrated carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions for hard-to-abate industries. The two companies will focus on an end-to-end CO2 reduction solution by combining their respective expertise. Fluor will contribute its Econamine FG PlusSM…