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nanomaterial
/ ˈnænəʊməˌtɪərɪəl /
noun
- any material that has an average particle size of between 1 and 100 nanometres
Example Sentences
A newly developed nanomaterial that mimics the behavior of proteins could be an effective tool for treating Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
The nanomaterial alters the interaction between two key proteins in brain cells -- with a potentially powerful therapeutic effect.
The innovative findings, recently published in the journal Advanced Materials, were made possible thanks to a collaboration between University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists and nanomaterial engineers at Northwestern University.
Soon, the Johnsons and Gianneschi were discussing the possibility of the UW-Madison lab providing mouse model brain cells needed to test Gianneschi's protein-like nanomaterial.
"We were specifically looking to create a two-dimensional nanomaterial from tungsten semi-carbide," said Stocek.
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