he Paul Scherrer Institute, PSI, is with 1500 employees the largest research centre for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform world-class research in three main subject areas: Matter and Material; Energy and the Environment;

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Title: Biphasic magnetic nanoparticles–nanovesicle hybrids for chemotherapy and self-controlled hyperthermia

Authors: Manashjit Gogoi, Haladhar D Sarma, Dhirendra Bahadur & Rinti Banerjee

Abstract:

Aim: The aim was to develop magnetic nanovesicle

Authors: Nam Su Kwak, Jae Yeol Kim, Dae Gwang Park

Abstract: In this study, piezoelectric actuator, flexure guide, power transmission element and control method are considered for nanopositioning system apparatus. The main objectives of this thesis

Authors: Zdeňka Kolská, Nikola Slepičková Kasálková, Jakub Siegel, Václav Švorčík

Abstract: Electrokinetic potential (zeta potential) is a characteristic parameter for description of the surface chemistry of solid flat materials and it can be used

Title: Magnetic layer-by-layer coated particles for efficient MRI of dendritic cells and mesenchymal stem cells

Authors: Marie-Luce De Temmerman, Stefaan J Soenen, Nathalie Symens, Bart Lucas, Roosmarijn E Vandenbroucke, Claude Libert, Jo Demeester

Fictional inventor Wayne Szalinsky built a shrink ray while wearing a Caltech hoodie in the film Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. And a shrunken sub and its five-person crew cleared a blood clot deep inside someone’s brain in Fantastic Voyage. Now Axel Sche

Researchers at NJIT have developed a flexible battery made with carbon nanotubes that could potentially power electronic devices with flexible displays.  NJIT Professor Som Mitra (left) invented a flexible battery with assistance from Zhiqian Wang, a

A new way to build membrane-crossing pores, using Lego-like DNA building blocks, has been developed by scientists at UCL, in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Cambridge and the University of Southampton.   The approach provides a sim

Authors: Dhiraj Kumar, Isha Mutreja, Brian J. Meenan, Dorian Dixon

Abstract: Gold nanoparticles with an average diameter of ~15.5 nm as measured via TEM were functionalised with various amounts of thiol-terminated 5000MW poly (ethylene glycol) (0-3

An international team of researchers has used pioneering electron microscopy techniques to discover an important mechanism behind the reaction of metallic nanoparticles with the environment. Crucially, the research led by the University of York and r

Nitric oxide (NO) is one of the most important signaling molecules in living cells, carrying messages within the brain and coordinating immune system functions. In many cancerous cells, levels are perturbed, but very little is known about how NO beha

Title of the paper: Combination of two dispersants as a valuable strategy to prepare improved polyvinylalcohol/carbon nanotube composites.

Authors: P. Castell, M. Cano, W.K. Maser, A.M. Benito

University/Institute: 1) Instituto de Carboquimica. CSIC

Title of the paper: Improving the mechanical properties of graphene oxide based materials by covalent attachement of polymer chains

Authors: M. Cano, U. Khan, T. Sainsbury, A. O’Neill, Z. Wang, I. McGovern, W.K. Maser, A.M. Benito, J.N. Coleman

Unive

Title of the paper: High catalytic performance of palladium nanoparticles supported on multiwalled carbon nanotubes in alkene hydrogenation reactions

Authors: M. Cano, A. M. Benito, W. K. Maser, E.P. Urriolabeitia

University/Institute: 1) Instituto d

Title of the paper: Reduced graphene oxide: firm support for catalytically active palladium nanoparticles and game changer in selective hydrogenation reactions.

Authors: M. Cano, A. M Benito, E. P Urriolabeitia, R.l Arenal, W. K Maser

University/Inst

EU FP7 ITN EXTRABRAIN Research & Training Network
searches for 2 outstanding PhD candidates with background in  microscopy or/and optical physics.

2 PhD student positions are available (starting Feb 2014). ESR3:    ECM-mediated regulation of GABAB re