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Ultra-Bright Nanoparticles Detect Trace Chemicals and Distinguish Near-Identical Molecules

Scientists have developed ultra-bright nanoparticles that can detect tiny amounts of chemicals and tell apart molecules that look almost identical, potentially offering a cheaper way to catch dangerous drug impurities or trace pollutants using simple low-cost lasers.

New nanoparticles make hidden chemical differences light up
Ultra-Bright Nanoparticles Detect Trace Chemicals and Distinguish Near-Identical Molecules
Jakkapan Wannam · Public domain · rights
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Scientists have developed ultra-bright nanoparticles that can detect tiny amounts of chemicals and tell apart molecules that look almost identical, potentially offering a cheaper way to catch dangerous drug impurities or trace pollutants using simple low-cost lasers.