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Polymer coating extends half life of MXene-based air quality sensor by 200% and enables regeneration
Cleaning products, candles, cribs, and cosmetics are just a few of the common household items that emit formaldehyde, a colorless, odorless chemical that, when present in the air at levels higher than 0.1 parts per million, ...
Nanomaterials
Jul 11, 2025
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Heterometallic nanosheets containing multiple metal ions achievable through new technique
Coordination nanosheets are a unique class of two-dimensional (2D) materials that are formed by coordination bonds between planar organic ligands and metal ions. These 2D nanomaterials are increasingly utilized in energy ...
Nanomaterials
Jul 11, 2025
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Graphene-based artificial tongue achieves near-human-like sense of taste
A team of researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on a new graphene-based sensor design that, through machine learning, was able to develop a near-human sense of taste. This device is the ...
Polyphenol-conjugated nanocarrier system enhances antibody therapies for breast cancer
In a significant step toward improving targeted cancer therapy, researchers from Japan have developed a novel nanocarrier system that delivers therapeutic antibodies directly to target antigens inside cancer cells.
Bio & Medicine
Jul 11, 2025
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Researchers develop tunable process for creating metallic glass nanoparticles for catalysis
Researchers at NYU Tandon have developed a new method for synthesizing metallic glass nanoparticles that offers refined control over size, composition, and atomic structure—features long sought in the design of advanced ...
Nanomaterials
Jul 10, 2025
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Twist to the M-ax(is): New twist platform opens path to quantum simulation of more exotic states of matter
Twisted materials—known as moiré structures—have revolutionized modern physics, emerging as today's "alchemy" by creating entirely new phases of matter through simple geometric manipulation. The term "moiré" may sound ...
Nanophysics
Jul 9, 2025
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Novel nanostructures in blue sharks reveal their remarkable potential for dynamic color-change
New research into the anatomy of blue sharks (Prionace glauca) reveals a unique nanostructure in their skin that produces their iconic blue coloration, but intriguingly, also suggests a potential capacity for color change.
Bio & Medicine
Jul 9, 2025
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Need a new 3D material? Build it with DNA
When the Empire State Building was constructed, its 102 stories rose above midtown one piece at a time, with each individual element combining to become, for 40 years, the world's tallest building. Uptown at Columbia, Oleg ...
Bio & Medicine
Jul 9, 2025
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MXenes gain improved conductivity and flexibility through precise plasma etching process
Haozhe "Harry" Wang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) at Duke University and an expert in developing new methods for manufacturing materials, continues to push the boundaries in MXene research.
Nanomaterials
Jul 9, 2025
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Microrobots shaped and steered by metal patches could aid drug delivery and pollution cleanup
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have created a new way to build and control tiny particles that can move and work like microscopic robots, offering a powerful tool with applications in biomedical and environmental ...
Nanomaterials
Jul 8, 2025
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A possible replacement for plastic: Spinning bacteria create improved cellulose
In a world overrun with plastic garbage, causing untold environmental woes, University of Houston assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, Maksud Rahman, has developed a way to turn bacterial cellulose—a ...
Bio & Medicine
Jul 8, 2025
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Scientists find new way to control electricity at tiniest scale
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have uncovered how to manipulate electrical flow through crystalline silicon, a material at the heart of modern technology. The discovery could lead to smaller, faster, ...
Nanophysics
Jul 8, 2025
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All-in-one smart nanomaterial shows promise for cancer diagnosis, treatment and immune response induction
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science has successfully developed a nanomaterial capable of simultaneously performing cancer diagnosis, treatment, and immune response induction. Compared to conventional nanomaterials ...
Bio & Medicine
Jul 3, 2025
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A new quantum dot photoreductant uses 99% less light energy for organic reactions
Chemists at the School of Science of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently made significant progress in photocatalysis by unveiling a "super" photoreductant, marking a major advancement ...
Nanophysics
Jul 3, 2025
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Tiny MoOₓ clusters on TiO₂ nanosheets boost selectivity in photocatalytic methane oxidation
Researchers from the Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology (APM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered that anchoring subnanometric MoOx clusters onto TiO2 nanosheets can effectively ...
Nanomaterials
Jul 2, 2025
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Exploring scalable pathways for cost-effective memristors using solution-processed 2D materials
As the demand for data-intensive computing grows, so too does the need for next-generation memory technologies capable of delivering speed, energy efficiency, and scalability. Memristors—resistive memory devices that store ...
Nanomaterials
Jul 2, 2025
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Surprising ion transport behavior in nanofiltration membranes could reshape lithium recovery
A research team led by Prof. Wan Yinhua from the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered a surprising new mechanism that fundamentally alters our understanding of ion transport in ...
Nanomaterials
Jul 2, 2025
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Heat-flow modeling at nanoscale investigated through two theoretical models
Keeping electronic devices cool is important when considering both their function and durability, as temperature influences material properties and energy flow. The temperature of "hot spots" that can be detected affects ...
Nanophysics
Jul 2, 2025
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Robotic eyes mimic human vision for superfast response to extreme lighting
In blinding bright light or pitch-black dark, our eyes can adjust to extreme lighting conditions within a few minutes. The human vision system, including the eyes, neurons, and brain, can also learn and memorize settings ...
Nanophysics
Jul 1, 2025
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Engineering nano-clouds that can change color, temperature and outwit heat sensors
How does a cloud stay cool under direct sunlight—or seem to vanish in infrared? In nature, phenomena like white cumulus clouds, gray storm systems, and even the hollow hairs of polar bears offer remarkable lessons in balancing ...
Nanophysics
Jun 30, 2025
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