How do we measure the size of nanoparticles in a solution?
The size of the materials in nanotechnology is one of the most important factors that power and define the properties
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Can gold melt at room temperature? Melting temperature depression!
Gold is one of the most highly desired metals in the world. The precious yellow metal is rare in nature
Invisible Remnants of Dead Stuff Hiding in Water
Ready for a little test? Try to list all of the things you can think of that are found in
Animated Ladybug Super Zoom-In
Here is the underside of a ladybug. Click the image to enlarge. You won’t regret it! In this post I
How I Study Nanoparticles’ Interactions with Biological Soup
Designing non-toxic nanomaterials requires that we understand how those nanomaterials interact with biological systems. Systems such as you me, and
Two Ways to Make Nanoparticles
In Marco’s previous post, you can read how making nanoparticles is like baking – different proportions of ingredients and different
Dumping Nanoparticles into a Fjord: How to Think About the Potential Environmental Impacts
Nanoparticles and the Environment Series, Part II (click here for Part I) Let’s dive in to a real-world nanotechnology problem
The Atomic Difference Between Diamonds and Graphite
Everything is made of atoms. Usually these atoms are strongly connected to one another, in an amazing variety of configurations.
The Mystery of the Surface: Your Kitchen Table is Far From Simple
The last time I played with Google Street View, I saw my car in the driveway and could practically count
How to Avoid Bitter Coffee and Why it Exists in the First Place – a scientific look at brewing
Coffee. Not only can it be used in scientific experiments, but every day the delectable flavors derived from the humble
