Liquid Lightning: Nanotechnology Unlocks New Energy
EPFL researchers have discovered that nanoscale devices harnessing the hydroelectric effect can harvest electricity from the evaporation of fluids with higher ion concentrations than purified…
EPFL researchers have discovered that nanoscale devices harnessing the hydroelectric effect can harvest electricity from the evaporation of fluids with higher ion concentrations than purified…
“Opposites charges attract; like charges repel” is a fundamental principle of basic physics. However, a new study from Oxford University, recently published in the journal…
MIT’s breakthrough in integrating 2D materials into devices paves the way for next-generation devices with unique optical and electronic properties. Two-dimensional materials, which are only…
The diagnostic, which requires only a simple urine test to read the results, could make lung cancer screening more accessible worldwide. Using a new technology…
A new nanotechnology-based pest control method allows for deep soil delivery of pesticides, offering an effective solution to combat root-level nematode infestations while reducing environmental…
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking protective coating for indenene, a quantum material promising for ultrafast electronics, enabling its use in air without oxidation. This innovation…
The largest EU research initiative ever launched has come to a successful end: The Graphene Flagship was officially concluded at the end of last year….
Innovative nanogels developed by researchers have shown effectiveness in targeting glial cells for the treatment of spinal cord injuries, offering a new avenue for therapeutic…
POSTECH’s new metasurface display technology projects angle-dependent holograms, enhancing virtual and augmented reality experiences. The expression “flawless from every angle” is commonly used to characterize…
A groundbreaking study introduces a new method of targeting ‘undruggable’ proteins to fight neurodegenerative diseases by enhancing cellular antioxidant defenses, offering new hope for treatment…
A revolutionary nanomaterial with huge potential to tackle multiple global challenges could be developed further without acute risk to human health, research suggests. A revolutionary…
Columbia Biomedical Engineer Ke Cheng has developed a technique that uses inhalation of exosomes, or nanobubbles, to directly deliver IL-12 mRNA to the lungs of…
An international research project in which the URV has taken part has designed and manufactured a surface that has virucidal properties but does not use…
Researchers introduce Subak, an affordable nanotechnology-based tool for detecting nuclease digestion, critical in nucleic acid sensing applications like COVID-19 identification, offering a cost-effective alternative to…
Janus nanosheets bring unprecedented control to preparation of nanoscrolls. Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have come up with a new way of rolling atomically thin…
A team led by Professor Wang Hui at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a metal-free…
We tend to separate the brain and muscle – the brain does the thinking; the muscle does the doing. The brain takes in complex information…
Researchers create UV-sensitive tape that can transfer 2D materials like graphene in an easier, cheaper, and less damaging way. Materials just atoms in thickness, known…