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New nanomagnet production process improves efficiency and cuts costs
Researchers at HZDR have partnered with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, and the Institute of Nuclear Physics in the Polish Academy of Sciences to develop a method that facilitates the manufacture ...
Nanophysics
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Mini-vortices in nanopores accelerate ion transport for faster supercapacitor charging
Tiny cavities in energy storage devices form small vortices that help with charging, according to a research team led by TU Darmstadt. This previously unknown phenomenon could advance the development of faster storage devices.
Nanophysics
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The twisted nanotubes that tell a story: Geometry-based approach can transmit magnon-based data
In collaboration with scientists in Germany, EPFL researchers have demonstrated that the spiral geometry of tiny, twisted magnetic tubes can be leveraged to transmit data based on quasiparticles called magnons, rather than ...
Nanophysics
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Molten metal nano-droplets reveal new hybrid state of matter where solids meet liquids
Researchers have discovered that not all atoms in a liquid are in motion and that some remain stationary regardless of the temperature, significantly impacting the solidification process, including the formation of an unusual ...
Nanophysics
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From fullerenes to 2D structures: A unified design principle for boron nanostructures
Boron, a chemical element next to carbon in the periodic table, is known for its unique ability to form complex bond networks. Unlike carbon, which typically bonds with two or three neighboring atoms, boron can share electrons ...
Nanomaterials
Dec 8, 2025
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Sum-frequency microscope can image an invisible 2D material
Researchers from the Physical Chemistry and Theory departments at the Fritz Haber Institute have found a new way to image layers of boron nitride that are only a single atom thick. This material is usually nearly invisible ...
Nanophysics
Dec 8, 2025
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A geometric recipe for stabilizing atomically thin metals
Metallenes are atomically thin metals whose unique properties make them extremely promising for nanoscale applications. However, their extreme thinness makes them also flimsy.
Nanomaterials
Dec 8, 2025
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Plant-virus proteins guide gold nanoparticles into eco-friendly sheets for solar tech
Using proteins from a common tobacco plant virus, McGill chemistry researchers have developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengthening the particles' optical properties. ...
Bio & Medicine
Dec 8, 2025
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Coffee scraps help blueberries stay fresher, longer
UNSW researchers are turning what was once waste into a protective film that could help extend the expiry date of some of Australia's favorite summer fruits.
Nanomaterials
Dec 8, 2025
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DNA nanostructures get an ionic 'protective suit' for harsh biological environments
DNA nanostructures are exciting new biomedical tools with myriad potential in treatment, diagnosis and disease prevention. Made of folded DNA, these nanostructures are highly programmable and have been used in bioengineering ...
Bio & Medicine
Dec 8, 2025
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Nano water droplet technology removes 99.9% of ultrafine dust in the air
A KAIST research team has developed a new water-based air purification technology that combines nano water droplets that capture dust with a nano sponge structure that autonomously draws up water, enabling dust removal using ...
Nanomaterials
Dec 8, 2025
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Ultrafast, highly reversible sodium storage in engineered hard carbon achieved
A research team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has demonstrated ultrafast and highly reversible all-slope sodium storage using specially engineered hard carbon anodes.
Nanophysics
Dec 5, 2025
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Chameleon-like nanomaterial can adapt its color to mechanical strain
Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, a team of scientists from the University of Amsterdam have developed a material that can reflect different colors of light, depending on how it is stretched. The results were recently ...
Nanophysics
Dec 5, 2025
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Atomic switches bring molecular electronics closer to reality
Silver-based atomic switches that create stable electrical connections between individual molecules and electrodes have been developed by researchers from Japan, addressing a key challenge in wiring molecular electronics. ...
Nanophysics
Dec 4, 2025
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X-ray imaging reveals how silicon anodes maintain contact in all-solid-state batteries
All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) using silicon (Si) anodes are among the most promising candidates for high-energy and long-lasting power sources, particularly for electric vehicles. Si can store more lithium than conventional ...
Nanophysics
Dec 3, 2025
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Smart material instantly changes colors on demand for use in textiles and consumer products
Scientists have developed a revolutionary technique for creating colors that can change on command. These are structural colors that don't rely on dyes or pigments and can be used for display signage, adaptive camouflage ...
Success in measuring nano water droplets: Real-time images could advance hydrogen and battery research
In hydrogen production catalysts, water droplets must detach easily from the surface to prevent blockage by bubbles, allowing for faster hydrogen generation. In semiconductor manufacturing, the quality of the process is determined ...
Nanophysics
Dec 3, 2025
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Water-resistant and recyclable redox-active MOFs enable stable energy storage in acidic solutions
Redox-active metal-organic frameworks (RAMOFs) are highly porous materials made of metals and organic molecules linked together by coordination bonds, and they contain redox-active sites that can store electrons (protons). ...
Nanomaterials
Dec 3, 2025
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Carbon monoxide, the 'silent killer,' becomes a boon for fuel cell catalysts
Researchers have developed a technology that uses carbon monoxide, typically harmful to humans, to precisely control metal thin films at a thickness of 0.3 nanometers. This technology enables faster and simpler production ...
Nanomaterials
Dec 2, 2025
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Gold nanoclusters provide new modifiable materials for nanoelectronics
New metal-organic framework (MOF) materials based on gold nanoclusters have the potential to transform nanoelectronics. Four innovative materials with electrical conductivity and semiconductor-like behavior were developed ...
Nanomaterials
Dec 1, 2025
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