Nanoprisms Could be Used to Detect Biological Weapons
Scientists at Northwestern University (NU) have created a nanoparticle
with a new geometry that could be a useful tool to detect biological
weapons. While most nanoparticles are spheres or rods, the new
triangular nanoprism, exhibits unusual optical properties as a result of
its geometry. These properties could be used to improve biodetectors,
allowing them to test for a far greater number of biological warfare
agents or diseases at one time.
http://bio.chemweb.com/alchem/articles/1005928880357.html
Leonardo Gonzalez
Extropian Technologies
http://extropian.net
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