IMNano

According to the WHO, cardiovascular diseases (also known as heart diseases) is the #1 cause of death globally. We need to take care of our heart and continuously monitor for signs of heart disease. Tune in this Wednesday to our new episode to find out what Xia and colleagues developed to help us better monitor our heart health! Click here to go to the full episode on Anchor or here for the episod...

NanoLife - where we discuss about our experiences as researchers and interview other scientists in the field of nanotechnology. Are you thinking about pursuing a PhD? Still unsure what it's all about? In this episode we talk about our motivation, struggles, and experiences in research as PhD Candidates. Intro/Outro music: Music by minwbu and JuliusH from Pixabay

NanoLife - where we discuss about our experiences as researchers and interview other scientists in the field of nanotechnology.  Are you thinking about pursuing a PhD? Still unsure what it's all about? In this episode we talk about our motivation, struggles, and experiences in research as PhD Candidates. 

Our lit literature this week is from Dr. Mohsin and colleagues:  Mohsin, M., Sardar, S., Hassan, M., Akhtar, N., Hassan, A., &  Sufyan, M. (2020). Novel, sustainable and water efficient nano bubble  dyeing of cotton fabric . Cellulose , 27 (10), 6055–6064.  They showcase awesome research on optimizing a nanobubble dye process for cotton fabrics! Tune in as we discuss more o...

TEASER! Our lit literature this week is from Dr. Mohsin and colleagues: Mohsin, M., Sardar, S., Hassan, M., Akhtar, N., Hassan, A., &  Sufyan, M. (2020). Novel, sustainable and water efficient nano bubble  dyeing of cotton fabric . Cellulose, 27(10), 6055–6064.

Promotional trailer for IMNano and what it is all about! The first season is releasing biweekly now! Our website: imnano.org Music by minwbu from Pixabay

LIT UPDATE - where we dissect a current science article and why it is important and relevant to the nano-field. In this episode, we look into work from Mei Dong and colleagues from Nanjing University who developed conductive hydrogels that can potentially act as implants for peripheral nerve injury! LIT PAPER: Dong, M., Shi, B., Liu, D., Liu, J.-H., Zhao, D., Yu, Z.-H., Shen, X.-Q., Gan, J.-M., Sh...

Teaser for ep07 lit update on recent work in conductive hydrogels to replace injured peripheral nerves! Click here to go to the full episode on Anchor or here for the episode on Spotify! Our website has the full list of episodes too: imnano.org/podcast 

LIT UPDATE - where we dissect a current science article and why it is important and relevant to the nano-field.  In this episode, we look into work from Aso-sensei and colleagues from Osaka University, where they found a way to twist their molecules - know as oligothiophenes - in a way to make electrons travel fast!!  LIT PAPER: Ie, Y., Okamoto, Y., Inoue, T., Seo, T., Ohto, T., Yamada,...

Teaser for ep06 lit update on recent work in the hopping electrons field!! Click here to go to the full episode on Anchor or here for the episode on Spotify!  Our website has the full list of episodes too: imnano.org/podcast 

In this episode, we introduce the applications and types of nanotechnology that can be found in our everyday cosmetics! From toothpaste to sunscreens, nanoscience is everywhere. References:  Bendle, Simone.   Weighing the pros and cons of nano ingredients Published April 16th 2015 from https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2015/04/16/Weighing-the-pros-and-cons-of-nano-ingredients Acces...

Teaser for Ep05 about nanotech in our everyday cosmetics! Click here to go to the full episode on Anchor or here for the episode on Spotify! Our website has the full list of episodes too: imnano.org/podcast 

In this episode, we discuss how nanotechnology can help provide solutions to pandemics. The current situation of 2020, as severe as it is, showcases the need for improved technology in the areas of detection and virus protection. References: Lekamge, S., et al. (2018). "The Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) to Three Freshwater Invertebrates With Different Life Strategies: Hydra vulgaris, Da...

Teaser to our discussion on how nanotech can help use fight pandemics! Click here to go to the full episode on Anchor or here for the episode on Spotify! Our website has the full list of episodes too: imnano.org/podcast

Nanotechnology – what is it good for? Absolutely everything! In this episode, we go over areas where nanotechnology has a big impact. References: Nanotechnology Timeline: Nanotechnology Timeline . (n.d.). Retrieved December 2020 Biodegradable mask: Sevunts, Levon.   “ British Columbia scientists develop a biodegradable face mask ” Accessed Dec 30, 2020.  Mohapatra, S. S., et al. (20...

Teaser for 03 - applications of nanotech! Yes, it is everywhere! Click here to go to the full episode on Anchor or here for the episode on Spotify! Our website has the full list of episodes too: imnano.org/podcast

In this episode, we will cover our first LIT UPDATE about doing research in industry vs in academia, and refer to our experiences. We discuss why nanotechnology is so important for both university research and business research. Innovation Cup link (Americas) References: UNESCO Science Report: Towards 2030 by United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Paris: UNESCO P...

Teaser for our industry vs. academia research episode 02! Click here to go to the full episode on Anchor or here for the episode on Spotify! Our website has the full list of episodes too: imnano.org/podcast

Teaser of Ep01 where we talk about us :)  Click here to go to the full episode on Anchor or here for the episode on Spotify! Our website has the full list of episodes too: imnano.org/podcast 

Welcome to the inaugural episode of IMNANO – where we discuss nanotechnology and nanoscience in a fun and interactive way. In this episode, we introduce ourselves and our current research projects: nanotube biosensors and nanotube transistors, our inspirations and why we decided to go into this field. Tune in to find out more! Our Publications: Irfani - Li, Z., et al. (2019). "Towards label-free,...