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Nanophysics Oct 5, 2026

Heat-induced nanoscale structures unlock electromechanical properties in ceramics

Scientists have developed a new way to make ceramic materials that can better withstand extreme heat and continue performing reliably in sensors and actuators. The approach creates tiny structures throughout the material ...

Cell & Microbiology Oct 2, 2026

Plasma-activated water tests show concentration matters for effective bacterial disinfection

In a study published in npj Clean Water, researchers from EPFL investigated how Escherichia coli responds to different concentrations of plasma-activated water (PAW) under nutrient-rich conditions. The team combined conventional ...

Nanomaterials Oct 2, 2026

Smart silicone coatings can change their friction and stickiness as surroundings reshape nanoscale layers

Research led by a group from the University of Newcastle has found a new way to make silicone surfaces—and control how slippery they are. The work was published in the journal Chemistry of Materials.

Nanophysics Sep 30, 2026

Bending nanoribbons tunes diamond's light emission without doping

In a new Physical Review Letters study, researchers have demonstrated that bending diamond nanostructures can tune the light they emit without doping.

Cell & Microbiology Sep 30, 2026

Chlamydia packs DNA with lipids, revealing possible target for blocking infection

The bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted infections worldwide. Biologically, it is regarded as a highly specialized "nutrient thief": Because chlamydia have lost the ability ...

Nanomaterials Sep 30, 2026

Engineered nanostructured surfaces could offer a new way to limit marine biofouling

Researchers at Sultan Qaboos University have developed engineered surfaces that combine microscopic patterns with zinc oxide nanorods to reduce the attachment of bacteria and microalgae—a process that contributes to biofouling ...

Analytical Chemistry Sep 29, 2026

Rethinking liquid hydrogen storage with metal-organic frameworks

Liquid hydrogen (LH₂) is attractive for long-distance energy transport because of its high volumetric energy density. But even well-insulated tanks cannot completely prevent heat from entering. As the liquid warms, hydrogen ...

Nanophysics Sep 29, 2026

Dyed liquid crystals enable light-only control of optical components

A new technique for controlling optical components with light could help usher in a generation of high-efficiency signal-processing technology that could drive futuristic applications such as holographic video.

Bio & Medicine Sep 28, 2026

Dopamine-based nanotubes combine heat, electrical stimulation and antioxidant release for first time

The research group at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Pontedera (Pisa), led by Gianni Ciofani, has developed new organic nanoparticles that combine multiple therapeutic functions in a single material for the first ...

Nanomaterials Sep 28, 2026

Plasma treatment helps reveal how molecular coatings dope silicon

Controlling dopant concentration near the silicon surface is increasingly important for ultrashallow junctions and nanoscale devices. Mixed monolayer doping (MMLD) offers a surface-chemistry-based approach in which dopant-containing ...

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