Jun 14, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) In the pursuit of sustainable and renewable energy sources, wind energy has emerged as a key player. Traditional wind turbines, with their iconic spinning blades, have become a symbol of this green energy revolution. However, these turbines face limitations when it comes to harvesting energy...
Self-assembling and disassembling swarm molecular robots via DNA molecular controller
Jun 14, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Researchers from Tohoku University and Kyoto University have successfully developed a DNA-based molecular controller that autonomously directs the assembly and disassembly of molecular robots. This pioneering technology marks a significant step towards advanced autonomous molecular systems with potential applications in medicine and nanotechnology. Details of...
Artificial photosynthesis to produce hydrogen peroxide
Jun 14, 2024 (Nanowerk News) National University of Singapore (NUS) chemists have developed hexavalent photocatalytic covalent organic frameworks (COFs) which mimic natural photosynthesis for the production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), an important industrial chemical. The conventional method of H2O2 production involves using anthraquinone as a catalyst to convert air and...
Self-powered lab-on-a-chip revolutionizes blood tests with AI and nanogenerator technology
Jun 13, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) The human body is an intricate network of electrical signals, with every cell, tissue, and organ relying on precise electrical communication to function properly. At the heart of this complex system is blood, the life-sustaining fluid that transports nutrients, oxygen, and crucial signaling molecules throughout...
Innovative graphene oxide sensor detects low concentrations of nitrate in water
Jun 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A new study published in Chemosensors ("All-Solid-State Potentiometric Sensor Based on Graphene Oxide as Ion-to-Electron Transducer for Nitrate Detection in Water Samples") introduces a novel approach to nitrate ion detection using all-solid-state ion-selective electrodes enabled by graphene oxide as an ion-to-electron transducer. Nitrate ions play...