nanoparticle

noun

nano·par·ti·cle | \ ˈna-nə-ˌpär-ti-kəl

, ˈna-nō-\

Definition of nanoparticle

: a microscopic particle whose size is measured in nanometers

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Nanoparticles of a material usually have very different qualities from those that the material has at its ordinary scale, which is one reason why there's such excitement about the possibilities for how they might be used in future technologies. Many uses have already been developed. Aluminum nanoparticles added to rocket fuel can make the fuel burn twice as fast and release much more energy. Silicon nanoparticles are increasing the energy efficiency of solar cells by allowing the energy from ultraviolet light to be captured for the first time. Other nanoparticles are now helping prevent rust in metals, produce stronger batteries, enhance the diagnosis of cancer, and improve the filtering of water, and the number of other applications is growing fast.

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The goal is to detect cannabinoid molecules in saliva or breath droplets, using light and nanoparticles. — Carla K. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 27 Aug. 2019 The goal is to detect cannabinoid molecules in saliva or breath droplets, using light and nanoparticles. — Carla K. Johnson, BostonGlobe.com, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 The goal is to detect cannabinoid molecules in saliva or breath droplets, using light and nanoparticles. — Author: Carla K. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 The goal is to detect cannabinoid molecules in saliva or breath droplets, using light and nanoparticles. — NBC News, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 South African researchers have solved this biological conundrum with a surprising tool: nanoparticles called quantum dots. — Scientific American, "Ballistic Maggots, Synthetic Winks and Why You’re Not Goop: This Week’s Best Science GIFs," 9 Aug. 2019 Now an interdisciplinary team of scientists has discovered that these unusual optical effects are due to the presence of metallic nanoparticles in the plates. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Scientists found these old photographs contain metallic nanoparticles," 12 June 2019 These substances contain nanoparticles that can disrupt coral’s reproduction and growth cycles, ultimately leading to bleaching. — Eric Rosen, National Geographic, "What sunscreens are best for you—and the planet?," 21 May 2019 In its early days, the company focused on futuristic ideas, like using nanoparticles of synthetic diamond to build chips for quantum computers that haven’t been developed yet. — Hiawatha Bray, BostonGlobe.com, "Startup uses diamond dust to root out bogus products," 12 Aug. 2019

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nanoparticle

noun

nano·par·ti·cle | \ -ˌpärt-i-kəl

Medical Definition of nanoparticle

: a microscopic particle whose size is measured in nanometers drugs bound to biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles

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