Apr 28, 2025 A simple, cost-effective chemical method using a safe mineral called nanocrystalline iron oxyhydroxide can strengthen the tiny cell walls within wood while adding only a small amount of extra weight. (Nanowerk News) Scientists and engineers are developing high-performance materials from eco-friendly sources like plant waste. A key...
Unveiling the 3D crystal secrets of defective nanoparticles
Apr 28, 2025 A pioneering low-dose imaging technique reveals detailed atomic structures of titanium oxyhydroxide nanoparticles, advancing next-gen materials research. (Nanowerk News) Nanomaterials are the future of modern technology. From powering batteries to improving clean energy systems and efficient catalysts, nanomaterials are everywhere. Their unique properties, which make them stand...
A vast molecular cloud, long invisible, is discovered near solar system (w/video)
Apr 28, 2025 The detection of the celestial body by international team of scientists could redefine understanding of interstellar medium. (Nanowerk News) An international team of scientists has discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one of the largest single structures in the sky and among the closest to the...