Apr 11, 2025 New observations could lead to more efficient catalysts for green hydrogen production. (Nanowerk News) A Northwestern University-led international team of scientists has, for the first time, directly observed catalysis in-action at the atomic level. In mesmerizing new videos, single atoms move and shake during a chemical reaction...
Reshaping quantum dots production through continuous flow and sustainable technologies
Apr 11, 2025 Researchers proposing a more sustainable approach to the production of these nanostructures. (Nanowerk News) As the demand for innovative materials continues to grow—particularly in response to today’s technological and environmental challenges—research into nanomaterials is emerging as a strategic field. Among these materials, quantum dots are attracting particular...
Van der Waals assembly enables residue-free 2D materials for device fabrication
Apr 11, 2025 Polymer-free van der Waals method enables clean 2D material handling, boosting precision and reliability in nanoscale device fabrication. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Atomically thin materials such as graphene, molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂), and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) hold promise for applications in nanoelectronics, photonics, and flexible electronic devices. Their ultrathin...
Novel photothermal material directly converts sunlight into heat with unprecedented efficiency
Apr 11, 2025 Scientists developed a plasma-based process for the synthesis of photothermal materials for water purification, and desalination. (Nanowerk News) The conversion of solar energy into thermal energy is an ever-evolving technology that leads to numerous applications. A recent achievement in the laboratory of Professor My Ali El Khakani...
Upconversion nanoparticles enable ultra-high color reproduction in displays
Apr 11, 2025 Researchers developed core@multi-shell upconversion nanoparticles that emit full-color light, enhancing color accuracy in advanced display technologies. (Nanowerk News) Dr. Ho Seong Jang and colleagues at the Extreme Materials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed an upconversion nanoparticle technology that introduces...
A scalable graphene membrane for CO2 capture
Apr 11, 2025 Scientists have developed a scalable method to produce porous graphene membranes that efficiently separate carbon dioxide. The breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost and footprint of carbon capture technology. (Nanowerk News) Capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from industrial emissions is crucial in the fight against climate change. But...
Scaling up production of nanoparticle that deliver cancer drugs directly to tumors
Apr 03, 2025 Researchers developed a faster method to produce drug-loaded polymer nanoparticles that target tumors and reduce chemotherapy side effects in cancer treatment. (Nanowerk News) Polymer-coated nanoparticles loaded with therapeutic drugs show significant promise for cancer treatment, including ovarian cancer. These particles can be targeted directly to tumors, where...
Engineering biomolecular condensates for programmable immune response and material design
Apr 04, 2025 Framework for nanoscale material design using programmable DNA systems enables precise control over structure, function, and immune signaling in soft materials. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Nucleic acids offer programmable, self-assembling platforms for biomedical design, capable of mimicking cellular processes and revealing mechanisms of molecular organization. Many cell types use...
Tunable electrodes selectively detect molecules in complex mixtures on wearable platforms
Apr 07, 2025 Programmable electrodes integrated into wearable devices enable selective molecular detection in complex formulations such as cosmetics and skincare products. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Detecting specific chemicals in complex mixtures remains a persistent scientific challenge. When multiple compounds exist together – as in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or biological fluids – traditional...
Saturn’s moon Titan could harbor life, but only a tiny amount, study finds
Apr 08, 2025 Despite its uniquely rich inventory of organic molecules, the moon may be able to support only a minuscule amount of biomass, a bioenergetic modeling study suggests. (Nanowerk News) Titan, Saturn's largest moon, is a strange, alien world. Covered in rivers and lakes of liquid methane, icy boulders...