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New hydrogel nanocomposite treatments turn water waste to fertilizer

Novel nanocomposites remove and recover nutrients from wastewater, subsequently upcycling them as agricultural fertilizers or as biorefinery feedstocks, while simultaneously mitigating the occurrence of harmful algal blooms.

June 11, 2025 Read more

New project integrates quantum light sources with quantum memories

Researchers aim to develop new quantum light sources and technology for scalable quantum networks based on the rare-earth element erbium.

June 11, 2025 Read more

Magnetic microrobot mechanically mixes microscopic materials

Researchers developed a microrobot capable of manipulating small droplets in the presence of magnetic fields.

June 10, 2025 Read more

More displacement from space-tested piezo actuator technology

Quick availability, excellent temperature stability, humidity resistance, new from PI.

June 10, 2025 Read more

Self-propelled protein-based nanomotors for enhanced cancer therapy by inducing ferroptosis

A novel self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer was able to achieve deeper penetration into tumor tissues to show enhanced anti-cancer effects, while remaining considerable biocompatibility.

June 10, 2025 Read more

Ultralight carbon nanotube coil powers electric motor without metal

Researchers have succeeded in constructing the coil of an electric motor using only carbon nanotubes without any metals, and realizing it to the point where it can actually run.

June 10, 2025 Read more

Modeling electric response of materials, a million atoms at a time

Researchers created a machine learning model that predicts material responses to electric fields with quantum accuracy for up to a million atoms, speeding simulations.

June 9, 2025 Read more

Transforming gold nanocubes into diagnostic-grade spheres

Researchers introduced a novel one-shot precursor injection method to synthesize uniform 35 nm gold nanospheres - eliminating the traditional need for stepwise precursor addition.

June 9, 2025 Read more

Edible food packaging from milk protein and plant cellulose nanofibers

Researchers created nanofiber mats as a proof of concept, highlighting their potential for sustainable uses including edible food packaging, wound dressings, cosmetics, and filtration.

June 9, 2025 Read more

Single droplet nanogenerator turns raindrops into usable electricity

A new device captures the energy of individual raindrops and converts it into direct current electricity, offering a compact solution for powering small devices.

June 9, 2025 Read more

Paving the way for solid-state, label-free DNA sequencing technologies

Researchers have developed a novel nanopore sensing platform for single-biomolecule detection.

June 8, 2025 Read more

Heat-activated nanoparticles help ultrasound spot tumors more clearly

Scientists developed nanoparticles that respond to warmth inside tumors to boost ultrasound clarity, offering a safer and more targeted imaging method.

June 7, 2025 Read more

Stabilising fleeting quantum states with light

Researchers use X-ray lasers to stabilize and study fleeting quantum states, opening new paths for exploring emergent properties in quantum materials.

June 7, 2025 Read more

Researchers pioneer nanoparticle approach to fight poultry disease

Researchers have demonstrated that a novel protein-based nanoparticle can make mRNA vaccines more effective to tackle a troublesome pathogen in chickens.

June 6, 2025 Read more

How ions affect the electrical behavior of molecular liquid crystals

Ions influence conductivity and mobility in molecular liquid crystals, affecting electrical behavior, stability, and performance in both established and emerging technologies.

June 6, 2025 Read more

Ultrafast neuromorphic computing driven by polariton nonlinearities

Scientists demonstrate neuromorphic computing utilizing perovskite microcavity exciton polaritons operating at room temperature.

June 6, 2025 Read more