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Hydrophilic carbon aggregate together with polyethylene glycol developed at Rice University has the potential to moderate the overexpression of harmful superoxides through the conversion of active oxygen species that may harm biological functions into neutral oxygen molecules. [Courtesy of Errol Samuel/Rice University]

The great potential of nano-antioxidants

zeolites. Photo: Rice University

A database for millions of forms of zeolites

Rice University researchers from left: Avishek Saha, Prof. Angel Marti and Disha Jain

Dissolving nanotubes in water

From left: Professor Qilin Li, student Michael Liga, graduate Huma Jafry and Professor Andrew Barron

A new and simple method for exterminating viruses

An array of nanotubes glued onto a surface. Image: Rice University

An innovative process for the production of nanowires

Quantum dots in graphene. Photo: Rice University

Innovative capability for graphene material: quantum dots

Zachary Ball, Brian Popp

Synthetic enzymes will be able to recognize proteins

Nanotube-injected tiny devices with forests of carbon nanotubes growing in the pores can be used as filters or as carriers for improved catalysts. Photo: Rice University

Nanotechnology filters

An array of nanotubes glued onto a surface. Image: Rice University

An innovative method for embedding nanotubes on surfaces

Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

A breakthrough in the industrial production of nanotubes

Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

Nanotubes rotate during their growth