Unexpected Effect: Nanorippled Graphene Becomes a Powerful Catalyst
A team of researchers led by Prof. Andre Geim from the National Graphene Institute (NGI) have discovered that nanoripples in graphene can make it a…
Nanotechnology News
Nanotechnology is the study, design, and manipulation of materials on a nanoscale, where one nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Our Nanotechnology category provides the latest news, research, and discoveries in this cutting-edge field, including the development of nanomaterials, nanodevices, and nanosystems. Discover the latest insights into the applications of nanotechnology in fields such as medicine, energy, electronics, and materials science. From the creation of nanomachines and nanosensors to the study of the behavior of nanoparticles, our coverage of nanotechnology provides a comprehensive look at the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field. Whether you’re a scientist, engineer, or just interested in staying informed about the latest advancements in nanotechnology, our Nanotechnology category has everything you need to stay up-to-date and inspired.
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…
Revolutionary Twin-Bioengine Nanorobots for Gastrointestinal Inflammation Therapy
Micro/nanorobots with self-propelling and -navigating capabilities have attracted extensive attention in drug delivery and therapy owing to their controllable locomotion in hard-to-reach body tissues. However,…
Scientists Identify One of the Causes of Aggressive Liver Cancer – A “Molecular Staple”
Researchers uncover a novel DNA repair process that impedes cancer treatment. Error correction is crucial for cells due to the constant occurrence of malfunctions during…
Threading Rows of Metal Atoms Into Nanofiber Bundles To Create Flexible Nanowires
Intercalation of indium into nanostructures promises applications to nanocircuitry. Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have successfully threaded atoms of indium metal in between individual fibers…
Nanoparticles Self-Assemble to Create Revolutionary Solar Energy Harvesting Solution
Creating an efficient, cost-effective, and flexible solar energy harvesting design based on self-assembled nanoparticles. Solar-thermal technology is a promising environmentally friendly energy harvesting method with…
MIT Physicists Discover Way To Switch Superconductivity On and Off in “Magic-Angle” Graphene
Applying a quick electric pulse completely flips the material’s electronic properties, opening a route to ultrafast, brain-inspired, superconducting electronics. MIT physicists have revealed a new…
Breakthrough in Battery Technology: Progress on Fast-Charging Lithium-Metal Batteries
In a new Nature Energy paper, engineers report progress toward lithium-metal batteries that charge fast – as fast as an hour. This fast charging is…
Ten-Fold Enhancement of Photoluminescence – Nanoantennas Directing a Bright Future
Titanium oxides were found to significantly enhance efficiency and photoluminescence in a recent study. White LEDs’ reign as the top light source may soon come…
Researchers Discover That Electrons Play a Surprising Role in Heat Transfer Between Layers of Semiconductors
An electronic bridge facilitates the fast transfer of energy between semiconductors. Researchers are exploring the potential applications of two-dimensional (2D) materials in transistors and optoelectronics,…
Important Advance in Quantum Science: Coherent Manipulation of Spin Qubits at Room Temperature
A team headed by Professor Wu Kaifeng from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) in the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently announced success in…
Superconducting Nanowire Photon Detector Could Enable High-Speed Quantum Communication
Researchers use a superconducting nanowire design for fast and precise photon counting. Researchers have developed a new detector that can precisely measure single photons at…
18 Times More Power: MIT Researchers Have Developed Ultrathin Lightweight Solar Cells
A team of researchers has developed a new technique for producing ultrathin and lightweight solar cells that can be seamlessly integrated into any surface. Massachusetts…
Breakthrough Discovery Brings Billion-Qubit Quantum Computing Chips Closer
Discovery of previously unknown effect makes compact, ultra-fast control of spin qubits possible. Australian engineers have discovered a new way of precisely controlling single electrons…
New Treatment for Hereditary Blindness Possible Using Nanoparticles and mRNA
Scientists from the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy have demonstrated in animal models the possibility of using lipid nanoparticles and messenger RNA, the technology…
Innovative Nanochip Could Treat Traumatic Muscle Loss
Previously, it was demonstrated that the same technology could transform skin tissue into blood vessels and nerve cells. Researchers at the Indiana University School of…
Cancer-Fighting Nanoparticles: A New Weapon in the Fight Against Disease
Researchers have developed cancer-fighting nanoparticles that can deliver innovative chemoimmunotherapy. According to a new study published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, researchers at the University…
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…
