Quantum dots with impermeable shell: A powerful tool for nanoengineering

Depending on their applications, quantum dots need to be tailored in terms of their structure and properties. Chemists from Warsaw have shown that quantum dots obtained by their novel method can be successfully functionalized with modern click chemistry. This achievement is of interest not only due to the numerous potential applications, but also because in hitherto experiments copper compounds Read more about Quantum dots with impermeable shell: A powerful tool for nanoengineering[…]

A major step towards ‘smart glass’ applications

Australian researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a method for embedding light-emitting nanoparticles into glass without losing any of their unique properties – a major step towards ‘smart glass’ applications such as 3D display screens or remote radiation sensors. This new “hybrid glass” successfully combines the properties of these special luminescent (or light-emitting) Read more about A major step towards ‘smart glass’ applications[…]

PolyU Develops Novel Nano Biosensor for Rapid Detection of Flu Virus

The Department of Applied Physics (AP) and Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering (BME) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have jointly developed a novel nano biosensor for rapid detection of flu and other viruses. PolyU’s new invention utilizes an optical method called upconversion luminescence resonance energy transfer (LRET) process for ultrasensitive virus detection. It Read more about PolyU Develops Novel Nano Biosensor for Rapid Detection of Flu Virus[…]