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Nikki Hoang

Nanoscience in your lashes?

Posted on August 11, 2023

by Nikki Hoang You have probably seen someone use false eyelashes to enhance their looks. These thin fibers that resemble natural eyelashes are hidden under coats of mascara and camouflaged to make it look natural. …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged adhesive, lashes, nanomaterials, Nikki Hoang, polymers, super glue

Can nanotechnology help make a better COVID-19 test?

Posted on April 17, 2020

by Nikki Hoangedited by Stephanie Mitchell Did you know that scientists have used nanotechnology to develop a test for the MERS coronavirus? The results of the test can be seen by the naked eye within …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged color, coronavirus, dna, fluorescence, gold, Nikki Hoang, PCR, Stephanie Mitchell, viruses, wavelength

How can graphene nanotechnology improve smart contact lenses?

Posted on March 14, 2018

by Nikki Hoang Have you ever wanted to have super-human vision? What would you do if you could record and play back video right in your contact lens? This might sound like science fiction but …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged contact lenses, eyes, graphene, graphite, heat, nanotechnology, Nikki Hoang, wearable technology

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