Twisting Reality: Atomic Sheets Unlocking the Doors of Advanced Technology
A collaborative team of physicists in the School of Arts & Sciences have found that putting a twist on tungsten disulfide stacks illuminates new approaches…
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Revealing the Mysterious World of Molecules – Scientists Confirm Decades-Old Theory
Researchers have experimentally verified a longstanding theory that posited that electron density is unevenly distributed in aromatic molecules. Researchers from the IOCB Prague, the Institute…
A New Way To Control Fire – Scientists Develop Novel Nanoscale Material
High-temperature flames are essential for producing numerous materials. However, controlling a fire and its interaction with the intended material can be challenging. Scientists have now…
Gateway to 3D Material Revolution: Researchers Put a Graphene Twist on Graphite
A breakthrough study by the University of Washington has shown that graphite, a 3D material, can be manipulated to possess properties of its 2D counterpart,…
Harnessing Bacteria and Sunlight: A Revolutionary Path to Sustainable Energy
Researchers at the University of Rochester are harnessing the power of bacteria and nanomaterials to imitate the process of photosynthesis and produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel….
Revolutionary 3D Printing Technology a “Game Changer” for Discovering and Manufacturing New Materials
A novel 3D printing method called high-throughput combinatorial printing (HTCP) has been created that significantly accelerates the discovery and production of new materials. The process…
Tiny Plastic Particles in Mother’s Food May Impair Fetal Development
According to a study conducted at Rutgers, nanoscale plastic particles, similar to those commonly found in food and water, can transfer from pregnant rats to…
COVID-19 or Flu? New Nano-Sensor Delivers Answers in Just 10 Seconds
Scientists have developed a device using single-atom-thick nanomaterials capable of simultaneously detecting the presence of viruses causing COVID-19 and the flu. The device offers much…
Caltech Engineers Have Developed an Unusually Tough New Material
Caltech engineers have made a significant breakthrough in the field of nano- and micro-architected materials by creating a novel material composed of multiple interconnected microscale…
New Sports Sensors Could Help Prevent Bad Referee Calls
If you tuned in to the latest Super Bowl, you saw firsthand the crucial role that a referee’s decisions play in determining the outcome of…
Unexpected Behavior – Bending 2D Nanomaterial Could “Switch On” Future Technologies
Scientists at Rice University have discovered a new workable feature of a particular class of 2D materials. Rice University materials scientist Boris Yakobson and his…
Nanomaterial Graphene Oxide Can Affect the Immune System via the Gut Microbiome
The nanomaterial graphene oxide—which is used in everything from electronics to sensors for biomolecules—can indirectly affect the immune system via the gut microbiome, as shown…
“A Big Deal” – Physicists Solve 20-Year Mystery of Stable Chiral Nanostructures
Researchers have finally succeeded in building a long-sought nanoparticle structure, opening the door to new materials with special properties. Alex Travesset does not have a…
Nanotech Scientists Created Something Unexpected: Tiny Metallic Snowflakes
Adventures in Nanotech: Growing a Metallic Snowflake Scientists working at the level of atoms are manipulating metals, opening up possibilities for creating new materials. Working…
Columbia University Obesity Treatment: Nanotechnology Reduces Fat at Targeted Locations
Positively Charged Nanomaterials Treat Obesity Anywhere You Want Columbia University researchers discover that the cationic-charged P-G3 reduces fat at targeted locations by inhibiting the unhealthy…
Light-Powered Nanomaterial Catalyst Could Be Key for Hydrogen Economy
Inexpensive catalyst uses energy from light to turn ammonia into hydrogen fuel. A key light-activated nanomaterial for the hydrogen economy has been engineered by researchers…
Oxygen Evolution Reaction Breakthrough for Efficient Hydrogen Generation
New achievements of layered double hydroxides toward efficient, stable, fast oxygen evolution reaction. Scientists in China have made advancements in the use of layered double…
New Method Converts Fish Waste Into Valuable Nanomaterial in Seconds
Researchers create a simple, quick, and energy-efficient approach for synthesizing quality carbon nano-onions from fish scales. Carbon-based nanomaterials are increasingly being used in electronics, energy conversion…