Nanotechnology News – Latest Headlines

Straining a material's atomic arrangement may make for cleaner, smarter devices

What's the best way to precisely manipulate a material's properties to the desired state? It may be straining the material's atomic arrangement, according to reserchers.

December 6, 2024 Read more

Revealing elusive electron behavior in metal-organic framework photocatalysts

Scientists uncover hidden electron states in UiO-66 photocatalysts using low-temperature methods and advanced modeling to advance sustainable chemical and energy solutions.

December 6, 2024 Read more

Scalable robotic fibres with light-emitting, self-healing and magnetic properties

The fibre is bendable, emits highly visible light, and can automatically repair itself after being cut, regaining nearly 100 per cent of its original brightness. In addition, the fibre can be powered wirelessly and manipulated physically using magnetic forces.

December 6, 2024 Read more

A film capacitor that can take the heat

Researchers use an innovative set of machine-learning models to discover a record-breaking material for film capacitors, key components in many energy technologies.

December 5, 2024 Read more

Octahedral DNA origami with nanopores enhances protein detection at low levels

Researchers introduced a groundbreaking new technique in nanotechnology for detecting and analyzing biomolecules, potentially paving the way for new methods of early disease detection.

December 5, 2024 Read more

Thin coating of MXene material could replace thick layers of insulation

MXene's performance as an ultrathin thermal insulator could be their most promising trait for future applications.

December 5, 2024 Read more

Vertical transistor design enables stretchy bioelectronic devices to better interface with human tissue

Novel vertical architecture allows organic electrochemical transistors to stretch up to 50% while maintaining electrical performance, marking a significant advance for medical devices.

December 5, 2024 Read more

Superconducting qubit baths give clean simulation of quantum transport

Researchers observe the emergence of steady currents in new experimental approach.

December 5, 2024 Read more

Nanopores in deep-sea hydrothermal vents and the origin of life

Researchers have discovered inorganic nanostructures surrounding deep-ocean hydrothermal vents that are strikingly similar to molecules that make life as we know it possible.

December 5, 2024 Read more

Breakthrough anti-counterfeiting tech creates hidden security features in materials

Scientists develop new method to embed invisible security patterns in materials, creating more sophisticated anti-counterfeiting protection that's faster and cheaper to produce.

December 5, 2024 Read more

MXene nanomaterial boosts plant immunity and protects crops from disease

Titanium-based MXene nanomaterial enhances plant immunity, fights diseases, and promotes sustainable crop growth - eco-friendly and effective.

December 4, 2024 Read more

Novel ZnO nanoplatform enables rapid detection of cancer biomarker

Novel physicochemical approach to optical biosensing that leverages the unique properties of 1DZnO nanostructures. These nanostructures exhibit high surface-to-volume ratios, high isoelectric points, and even antimicrobial activity, making them ideal candidates for biosensor development.

December 4, 2024 Read more