Nanotechnology Spotlight – Latest Articles

Showing Spotlights 9 - 16 of 51 in category Metal-organic Frameworks (MOFs) (newest first):

Composite MOF aerogels neutralize nerve agents and trap toxic gases

A durable MOF-nanofiber composite overcomes the fragility of reactive materials, enabling real-world systems that capture and break down nerve agents and toxic industrial gases under harsh conditions.

September 25, 2025

A computer mouse that powers itself as you use it

A MOF enhanced tribovoltaic nanogenerator directly charges a supercapacitor, creating a compact self-charging system that powers devices through sliding motion in a screen time management prototype.

September 24, 2025

This MOF stores hydrogen faster, cheaper, and better than liquid systems

A new MOF design using controlled crystallization achieves a rare combination of fast, stable hydrogen storage and low system cost, marking a significant advance in cryogenic fuel materials.

September 11, 2025

Hydrogen production gets a nanomaterial boost

A light-responsive material improves hydrogen production by combining porous frameworks with metal particles to guide energy flow more efficiently.

September 3, 2025

Glucose-sensitive nanovaccine combines gene editing and immune activation for cancer treatment

A glucose-sensitive nanovaccine delivers CRISPR to tumors, silences immune-suppressing genes, and activates a targeted immune response against cancer.

July 14, 2025

Fusing living bacteria and smart materials to store electricity

Scientists create a biohybrid by combining E. coli with a metal-organic framework, enabling charge storage through microbial electron transfer.

June 10, 2025

Novel nanoreactor combines antibiotic detection and degradation in a single system

A dual-function nanoreactor detects and degrades chloramphenicol with high sensitivity and speed, offering a promising tool for food safety and water purification.

May 19, 2025

Nickel catalyst converts carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide with near-perfect selectivity

Researchers develop a nickel catalyst that converts carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide with 99% selectivity by precisely tuning the electronic structure of the nickel atoms.

March 28, 2025