Shanghai Jiao Tong University. "MXenes promise self powered sensors that learn as they sense the world." Nanowerk, 21 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68143.php. Shanghai Jiao Tong University. (2025, November 21). MXenes promise self powered sensors that learn as they sense the world. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68143.php Shanghai Jiao Tong University, "MXenes promise self powered...
Soft microrobots use sound waves to wipe out harmful bacteria
Nov 21, 2025 A soft microrobot with zinc oxide nanorods uses ultrasound to generate localized reactive oxygen species, offering a precise method to kill bacteria without relying on systemic antibiotics. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Bacterial infections continue to test the limits of medicine. Antibiotics transformed treatment by allowing doctors to stop dangerous...
Physicists explore optical launch of hypersound pulses in halide perovskites
Nov 21, 2025 Researchers used pulsed light to launch strong shear hypersound in metal halide perovskites, pointing to their use in optically driven sub-THz acoustic devices. (Nanowerk News) A German-French team of physicists from TU Dortmund University, University of Würzburg, and Le Mans Université has succeeded in launching shear hypersound...
New molecular layer helps perovskite-silicon solar cells last longer under heat
Nov 21, 2025 Scientists have developed a more heat-resistant material that keeps next-generation solar cells running more efficiently to enable durable, high-output solar panels. (Nanowerk News) Solar panels made from silicon already adorn rooftops and vast fields around the world — but they are reaching their performance limits. Researchers are...
A tougher, compact hexapod for 24/7 industrial applications
PI. "A tougher, compact hexapod for 24/7 industrial applications." Nanowerk, 20 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68130.php. PI. (2025, November 20). A tougher, compact hexapod for 24/7 industrial applications. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68130.php PI, "A tougher, compact hexapod for 24/7 industrial applications," Nanowerk, November 20, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68130.php.
Unique resin allows 3D-printing method to add and subtract
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. "Unique resin allows 3D-printing method to add and subtract." Nanowerk, 20 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/gadget/newsid=68131.php. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. (2025, November 20). Unique resin allows 3D-printing method to add and subtract. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/gadget/newsid=68131.php Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, "Unique resin allows 3D-printing method to add and subtract," Nanowerk,...
Scientists achieve highly efficient electroluminescence from lanthanide nanocrystals
Nov 20, 2025 In a discovery shaped by more than a decade of steady, incremental effort rather than a dramatic breakthrough, scientists demonstrated that great ideas flourish when paired with patience. (Nanowerk News) Flashback to 2011: a small group of young researchers gathered around an aging optical bench at the...
Stable and versatile optical wireless power transmission for sustainable IoT
Nov 20, 2025 An adaptive LED-based optical wireless power system uses AI image recognition to power multiple devices in any lighting, providing a low-cost, safe option for indoor IoT. (Nanowerk News) With the rapid development of Internet of Things (IoT), the demand for efficient and flexible power solutions is also...
Soft material logic gate powered only by light
Nov 20, 2025 A soft material performs NAND logic with visible light, showing a path toward materials that process information without conventional electronic circuitry. (Nanowerk News) Researchers from McMaster University and the University of Pittsburgh have created the first functionally complete logic gate – a NAND gate (short for “NOT...
Microneedle patch on packaging detects hidden food spoilage
Nov 20, 2025 A food grade microneedle sensor made from gelatin and natural pigments detects fish spoilage through clear color changes and smartphone interpretation, offering a simple way to assess freshness inside sealed packaging. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Judging the safety of packaged meat, fish or dairy products often relies on what...










