Nanomaterials

Zhejiang University Professors Cheng Kui and Cai Xiujun Publish in ACS Nano: Multifunctional Double-Loaded Oral Nanoplatform for Computed Tomography Imaging-Guided Integrated Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Zhejiang University Professors Cheng Kui and Cai Xiujun Publish in ACS Nano: Multifunctional Double-Loaded Oral Nanoplatform for Computed Tomography Imaging-Guided Integrated Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Excessive reactive oxygen species, damage to the epithelial barrier, immune dysregulation, and imbalance of the gut microbiota are key factors leading to the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and complicating its treatment. Timely diagnosis of the disease and precise delivery of therapeutic drugs to the inflamed intestinal sites is a targeted strategy that can … Read more

Nanotechnology in Daily Life

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Nanotechnology in Daily Life

With the development of science and technology and research on nanotechnology, more and more nanotechnologies are transitioning from theory to practice. In daily life, the term “nanotechnology” is increasingly appearing in the public eye, from news media reports on cutting-edge nanoscience and nanoconcept products to the so-called nanoproducts in major shopping malls. Nanomaterials have a … Read more

Oxygen Vacancy Piezoelectric Nanosheets for Ultrasound Tumor Therapy

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Oxygen Vacancy Piezoelectric Nanosheets for Ultrasound Tumor Therapy

Piezoelectric Dynamic Therapy (PzDT) is a tumor treatment method that utilizes mechanical energy to trigger the polarization of piezoelectric materials. Under the action of ultrasound (US), the immense pressure generated by the collapse of cavitation bubbles serves as a mechanical force source for the piezoelectric sonosensitizer, showing feasible potential. An internal electric field can form … Read more

P.S. Lee Team at NTU: Low-Temperature Atomic Layer Deposition Enhances Performance of Flexible Thin-Film Transistors

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P.S. Lee Team at NTU: Low-Temperature Atomic Layer Deposition Enhances Performance of Flexible Thin-Film Transistors

With the development and application of microelectronics technology, flexible thin-film transistors with characteristics such as bendability, deformability, and portability have attracted extensive research in fields such as wearable health management devices and flexible displays. Flexible thin-film transistors made of metal oxides, although they have better performance and stability compared to transistors made from carbon nanotubes … Read more

Development of Liquid Metal-Based Self-Oscillating Heterogeneous Films for Energy Harvesting

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Development of Liquid Metal-Based Self-Oscillating Heterogeneous Films for Energy Harvesting

With the miniaturization of electronic devices and the integration of flexible wearable devices, collecting energy from the surrounding environment to power low-power wearable electronics has attracted widespread attention from researchers. Natural evaporation from lakes and seas, as well as transpiration and respiration from plants, means that moisture is ubiquitous in the atmospheric environment. In recent … Read more

Gram-Scale Synthesis of High Water Soluble Tantalum Nanodots for Computed Tomography Imaging

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Gram-Scale Synthesis of High Water Soluble Tantalum Nanodots for Computed Tomography Imaging

Tantalum (Ta), with a high X-ray attenuation coefficient and good biocompatibility, is an important element for constructing computed tomography (CT) imaging probes. However, how to construct Ta-based imaging probes that can be cleared by the kidneys through a simple method remains a significant challenge. In light of this, Professor Sun Shaokai from Tianjin Medical University … Read more