Revolutionary Gold Nanorod Technology Kills Bacteria to Sterilize Implants
Revolutionary Gold Nanorod Technology Kills Bacteria to Sterilize Implants
Central Banks Stockpile Gold because World Debt puts Financial Markets under attack and GOLD GETS STRONGER HERE TOO.
The Silver Academy and her sister publication GOLDNEWS (both pioneering precious metals news outlets) were the first to report on the remarkable discovery that Gold becomes stronger when subjected to laser attack. Now here’s are follow up showing what we mean when something has intrinsic value (means it has utility that no other material does as good can match)
Meanwhile, there are unlimited waves of new research into gold's unique properties, leading to groundbreaking applications in various fields.
Recent scientific breakthroughs have once again highlighted gold's extraordinary properties, demonstrating its unparalleled versatility in fields ranging from medicine to advanced physics. Two groundbreaking studies showcase how gold's unique characteristics are being harnessed to tackle pressing challenges and unlock new frontiers in scientific understanding.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed an innovative method to combat antibiotic resistance using gold nanorods. This technology could revolutionize the way we approach infections associated with surgical implants, such as hip and knee prostheses. The method involves attaching tiny gold rods to implant surfaces. When exposed to near-infrared (NIR) light, these nanorods heat up, effectively becoming miniature "frying pans" that kill bacteria on contact.
This localized heating is precise enough to eliminate pathogens without damaging surrounding tissue, addressing a critical challenge in implant-related infections.The technology offers several key advantages. The antibacterial effect can be triggered on demand by applying NIR light, which penetrates human tissue. The nanorods are carefully sized to absorb specific light wavelengths, ensuring optimal effectiveness. Additionally, only about 10% of the implant surface is covered, preserving the material's beneficial properties.
While the Swedish team explores gold's potential in medicine, researchers at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have made a fascinating discovery about gold's behavior at the atomic level when excited by lasers. Using ultrafast electron diffraction, the scientists observed an unexpected phenomenon: gold atoms exhibiting quantum behavior typically associated with much lighter elements. This discovery challenges our understanding of how materials respond to intense laser pulses and could have far-reaching implications for fields such as materials science and quantum computing.
These studies underscore the intrinsic properties that make gold an exceptional material for scientific and technological applications. Gold's biocompatibility makes it ideal for medical applications, as demonstrated by the nanorod technology.
Its unique optical properties allow for precise tuning of gold nanoparticles to absorb specific wavelengths of light, crucial for the antibacterial technique.
Gold's excellent thermal conductivity enables the localized heating effect in the nanorod application.
Furthermore, the unexpected quantum effects observed in laser-excited gold atoms reveal new dimensions of its atomic properties.
As these studies demonstrate, gold continues to surprise and impress researchers with its unique characteristics. From fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria to unveiling new quantum phenomena, gold's intrinsic properties remain unmatched in their potential to drive scientific and technological advancements. The ongoing research into gold nanoparticles and their antibacterial properties further emphasizes the metal's versatility and potential in combating antimicrobial resistance.
As scientists continue to explore and harness these remarkable properties, gold is poised to play an increasingly crucial role in shaping the future of technology and medicine.
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The Current Banking Sector Faces an Unsolvable Crisis, Making the 2008 Global Financial Crisis Look Peanuts.
Unresolved issues from the GFC, combined with new threats, have created a perfect storm. The staggering $36 trillion national debt, rising interest payments, and BRICS nations' dedollarization efforts are straining the system.
Banks are grappling with unrealized losses and a looming commercial real estate collapse.
The Federal Reserve's questionable policies have further eroded confidence. In this volatile environment, many investors are turning to gold as a safe haven asset, seeking stability and protection against potential economic turmoil and currency devaluation
Pro Tip
Buy this Dip with projected returns of 40% within next 9 to 11 months (conservative projection)
Hypothetically, invest Your $40,000 or $50,000 (that’s becoming devoured by inflation and other risks) as we wrote about this week (such as Janet Yellen signaling that “Banks are Full of Fraud”)
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-91847-3
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10297978/
https://www.mining.com/gold-nanoparticles-more-effective-than-antibiotics-study/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0927776522005719
https://phys.org/news/2024-10-gold-nanorod-technology-fry-bacteria.html
https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/gold-nanorods-eliminate-infection-risk-during-implant-surgeries-392641
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215038224000396
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5640409/