Nanotechnology News – Latest Headlines

Study paves the way for scalable organic solar cells with enhanced thickness tolerance

New study explores the key mechanisms that allow certain organic photovoltaic cells to maintain high efficiency even when the active layer is thicker - an essential requirement for large-scale, roll-to-roll manufacturing.

April 30, 2025 Read more

Manganese nanozyme combines cancer imaging with targeted catalytic therapy

Researchers have created a manganese-based nanozyme that enables both near-infrared imaging and precise catalytic treatment of tumors in cells and animal models.

April 30, 2025 Read more

Advanced aerogel composite for extreme environments

Researchers developed advanced aerogel composites that combine high-temperature insulation with mechanical load-bearing capabilities, while also achieving controllable fabrication of large-size samples.

April 30, 2025 Read more

DNA templates enable precise control of light-sensitive nanomaterial behavior

Researchers use DNA to assemble mixed-dimensional nanostructures with tunable optical properties, enabling scalable photodetectors with high sensitivity.

April 30, 2025 Read more

Turning marker ink into graphene circuits with a laser

Researchers transformed red marker ink into graphene-based circuits using a laser, enabling low-cost, flexible electronics on everyday surfaces like paper or cups.

April 30, 2025 Read more

Sponge-like carbon nanotube thermoelectric generator easily molds to complex shapes and powers sensors

Researchers created a flexible thermoelectric generator using sponge-like carbon nanotubes to efficiently power small wearable sensors via heat harvesting.

April 30, 2025 Read more

Will the vegetables of the future be fortified using tiny needles?

Researchers showed they can inexpensively produce silk microneedles to deliver vitamins or agrochemicals to plants.

April 29, 2025 Read more

Atomic strain sensing with a silver single atom chain

A silver single-atom chain demonstrates atomic-scale strain sensing and piezoresistive effects, advancing nanotechnology and nanoscale sensing capabilities.

April 29, 2025 Read more

No assumptions: just quantum advantage

Researchers demonstrate that even small, noisy quantum circuits can outperform certain types of classical computation, without relying on assumptions or ideal conditions.

April 29, 2025 Read more

Long-travel XY piezo nanopositioners

XY flexure-guided piezo nanopositioning stage delivers ultra-precise motion, long-term stability, and travel to 1500 microns.

April 29, 2025 Read more

Scientists observe how blobs form crystals and discover a new crystal type

In exploring how crystals form, researchers came across an unusual, rod-shaped crystal that hadn't been identified before.

April 28, 2025 Read more

Gold triggers a simple way to make multi-element nanoparticles for catalysis

A new method uses gold to assemble multi-element nanoparticles under mild conditions, offering improvements in catalytic activity and long-term stability.

April 28, 2025 Read more

Fortifying wood with nano-iron

A simple, cost-effective chemical method using a safe mineral called nanocrystalline iron oxyhydroxide can strengthen the tiny cell walls within wood while adding only a small amount of extra weight.

April 28, 2025 Read more

Unveiling the 3D crystal secrets of defective nanoparticles

A pioneering low-dose imaging technique reveals detailed atomic structures of titanium oxyhydroxide nanoparticles, advancing next-gen materials research.

April 28, 2025 Read more

Self-powered sensors enable real-time speed and skidding monitoring in high-speed bearings

A new self-powered bearing sensor system tracks speed and skidding in real time, offering precise, durable monitoring to improve industrial machine reliability.

April 26, 2025 Read more

Structure dictates effectiveness, safety in nanomedicine

Structural precision drives therapeutic innovation, ultimately benefiting patients.

April 25, 2025 Read more