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Nanomaterials Sep 26, 2024

Greener nanomaterials could transform how our everyday stuff is made

Tiny nanoparticles are at the forefront of materials science—with special properties that make them great at absorbing light in solar panels, cleaning wastewater, and delivering drugs precisely.

Materials Science Sep 23, 2024

From pollution to power: Merging wastewater treatment and energy generation with capacitive MFC innovations

Imagine standing on the edge of a new frontier, where waste—something we often view as a problem—becomes the solution. We live in a world that needs innovation, where environmental challenges demand a sustainable approach, ...

Nanomaterials Sep 19, 2024

Nanoparticle-based remediation of chromium-contaminated water shows high efficiency

Groundwater is an essential source of drinking water across the country. However, heavy metal contamination in groundwater presents a significant health hazard. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed ...

Nanophysics Sep 18, 2024

Single-step lifecycle monitoring made fast and easy with single-walled carbon nanotubes

A research team has published a work showcasing another practical and scalable application of single-walled carbon nanotubes.

Nanomaterials Sep 12, 2024

Fluorescent nanomaterial could transform how we visualize fingerprints

Researchers created a fluorescent nanoparticle using a combination of materials (MCM-41, chitosan and dansylglycine) to examine latent fingerprints. These nanoparticles have special properties that make them adhere well to ...

Bio & Medicine Sep 6, 2024

Low-cost nanomaterial technology can detect cancer genes with ultra-high sensitivity

Dr. Min-young Lee and Dr. Sung-gyu Park of the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at KIMS have developed a technology that can detect cancer mutant genes in blood with the world's highest sensitivity ...

Bio & Medicine Aug 22, 2024

CeO₂ nanoparticles: A double-edged sword for aquatic algal life

A new study reveals significant alterations in growth, photosynthetic activity, and gene expression of freshwater algae due to cerium oxide nanoparticles. This research highlights the complex interactions between these microscopic ...

Bio & Medicine Aug 13, 2024

Study finds protein reduces toxicity of graphene oxide for drug delivery

A new study has discovered ways to reduce the toxicity of graphene oxide (GO), an ultra-thin sheet of nanomaterial derived from graphite, laying the groundwork to use it as a drug delivery system.

Nanomaterials Aug 13, 2024

AI enhances chemical analysis at the nanoscale

EPFL scientists have developed an AI-based technique to improve the chemical analysis of nanomaterials, overcoming challenges of noisy data and mixed signals.

Materials Science Aug 9, 2024

High heat dissipation design improves thermal protection on ultrahigh temperature ablation

ZrC has drawn wide attention as an anti-ablation coating material for lightweight C/C composites but is limited by the produced porous and loose ZrO2 film. To address this issue, the second phase is introduced to improve ...

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