Nanotechnology emerges as vital tool to combat global food security challenges

Nov 05, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Agriculture faces unprecedented challenges as climate change threatens global food production and conventional farming methods reach their limits. Up to 90% of agricultural chemicals miss their targets, polluting the environment while failing to protect crops. Traditional pesticides harm beneficial organisms, fertilizers contaminate waterways, and food...

Nano-optical sensor technology for buulding safety monitoring

Nov 05, 2024 (Nanowerk News) As buildings age, the demand for effective monitoring of their structural integrity has grown significantly. A breakthrough in nano-optical sensor technology now enables precise, real-time measurement of structural deformation and stability. This innovation promises to reshape the field of structural diagnostics, offering a cost-effective, time-efficient...