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Upcycling nanocomposites from discarded face masks may help reduce global pollution problem
Once essential for curbing the spread of COVID-19, disposable face masks have become a major contributor to environmental pollution and human health concerns.
Nanomaterials
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Speed-snap science: Solving for molecular details in a flash
How do we know exactly what is happening at a molecular level during extremely fast processes, such as burning during combustion? In less than the blink of an eye, one chemical compound and then another are present in a flame ...
Nanophysics
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Nanofibers yield stronger, tougher carbon fiber composites
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed an innovative new technique using carbon nanofibers to enhance binding in carbon fiber and other fiber-reinforced polymer ...
Nanomaterials
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Nanoparticles attach to polymers like toy blocks via simple mechanical collisions
Dr. Seunggun Yu and his team at KERI's Insulation Materials Research Center have developed "Hybrid Supraparticle Synthesis Technology" that can attach inorganic nanoparticles to the surface of polymer microparticles through ...
Nanomaterials
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How chemical bonds are formed: Physicists observe energy flow in real time
For the first time, a research team led by Markus Koch from the Institute of Experimental Physics at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has tracked in real time how individual atoms combine to form a cluster and which ...
Nanophysics
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MXene-polymer composite enables printed, eco-friendly device for energy harvesting and motion sensing
Researchers at Boise State University have developed a novel, environmentally friendly triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) that is fully printed and capable of harvesting biomechanical and environmental energy while also functioning ...
Nanomaterials
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Printed energy storage charges into the future with MXene inks
Researchers at Boise State University have developed a stable, high-performance Ti3C2Tx MXene ink formulation optimized for aerosol jet printing—paving the way for scalable manufacturing of micro-supercapacitors, sensors, ...
Nanophysics
Jun 16, 2025
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Scientists create novel 3D neuroprobes based on kirigami-inspired folds
A research team from the Institute of Biological Information Processing (IBI-3) at Forschungszentrum Jülich, working with partners across Germany, has developed an innovative technique for folding flexible, high-density ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 16, 2025
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Lipid nanoparticle structure shapes cell uptake: Cubosomes fuse with membranes for efficient delivery
Scientists have discovered that the internal shape of tiny drug-delivery particles—called lipid nanoparticles—has a big impact on how well our cells absorb them, paving the way to more efficient vaccine and drug delivery.
Bio & Medicine
Jun 16, 2025
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New 2D superlattice extends zinc-ion battery lifespan
Scientists from the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester and the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new way to improve the lifespan of zinc-ion batteries, offering a safer and more sustainable ...
Nanomaterials
Jun 16, 2025
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Nanoneedle patch offers painless alternative to traditional cancer biopsies
A patch containing tens of millions of microscopic nanoneedles could soon replace traditional biopsies, scientists have found. The patch offers a painless and less invasive alternative for millions of patients worldwide who ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 16, 2025
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New approach reversibly configures single and heteronuclear dual-atom catalysts on MoS₂ substrate
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are materials consisting of individual metal atoms dispersed on a substrate (i.e., supporting surface). Recent studies have highlighted the promise of these catalysts for the efficient conversion ...
Nanogrid drug delivery systems developed for precise lung inflammation treatment
Understanding how drug delivery systems distribute in vivo remains a major challenge in developing nanomedicines. Especially in the lung, the complex and dynamic microenvironment often limits the effectiveness of existing ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 13, 2025
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Simple solution yields ultra-thin tin sulfide sheets for next-generation electronics
A team of researchers from Tohoku University, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), and Cambridge University have demonstrated a new way to make a unique material called tin sulfide (SnS), which can ...
Nanophysics
Jun 13, 2025
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Optimal solvents can boost MOF carrier capacity for precision drug delivery
Even the best products won't meet expectations if they are packed poorly—packaging matters. The same goes for drug delivery. Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have uncovered the critical role played by solvents ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 13, 2025
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A polymeric package deal: Diagnosing and treating breast cancer with a single nanoparticle complex
The drug pipeline—the process through which a potential new drug gets discovered, tested, approved, and marketed—is a notoriously long and arduous process, and even the most promising drugs can languish or die on the ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 13, 2025
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Microbubble-driven nanoparticles deliver gene suppressors to break down MRSA biofilms
A major cause of hospital-acquired infections, the super bacteria Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), not only exhibits strong resistance to existing antibiotics but also forms a dense biofilm that blocks ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 13, 2025
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Revealing the hidden enemies of light in perovskite materials
Colloidal halide perovskite nanocrystals have emerged as strong candidates for light-emitting diodes and solar applications due to their excellent photoluminescent properties. However, instability and lead toxicity limit ...
Nanophysics
Jun 13, 2025
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Novel nanopore sensing platform paves way for solid-state, label-free DNA sequencing technologies
A pioneering partnership between researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has produced a novel nanopore sensing platform for single-biomolecule detection. Their findings, ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 12, 2025
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Ultrafast spin-exchange in quantum dots enhances solar energy and photochemical efficiency
Quantum dots are microscopic semiconductor crystals developed in the lab that share many properties with atoms, including the ability to absorb or emit light, a technology that Los Alamos researchers have spent nearly three ...
Nanophysics
Jun 12, 2025
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