Apr 24, 2026 Bismuth-doped gallium nanoparticles transform into cell-puncturing spikes under freezing, killing drug-resistant lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancer organoids through mechanical disruption rather than biochemistry. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Water expanding as it freezes can split rock and burst steel pipes. The force is purely physical. It requires no chemical reaction,...
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New all-in-one metal-organic framework makes solar hydrogen production simpler
Apr 24, 2026 Researchers developed a 2D metal-organic framework that works as a single all-in-one cocatalyst for photocatalytic water splitting, simplifying clean hydrogen fuel production from sunlight. (Nanowerk News) Researchers have demonstrated the first "all-in-one" cocatalyst for photocatalytic overall water splitting (OWS), a breakthrough that could simplify the production of...
Building a better delivery system for gene editing machines by re-engineering the cellular factory
Apr 24, 2026 A new study improves gene editing delivery by engineering the human cells that produce virus-like particles, boosting the potency of these key therapeutic vehicles. (Nanowerk News) Gene editing has emerged as a powerful approach for targeting the genetic causes of disease, but getting the editing machinery into...
Turning waste biomass into hydrogen and value-added chemicals
Apr 24, 2026 Scientists develop electrochemical system for simultaneous production using waste glycerol. (Nanowerk News) Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by President Chul-jin Choi, announced that a research team led by Juchan Yang, principal researcher at KIMS, in collaboration with Professor Ji-Wook Jang, Hankwon Lim, and Hosik Lee...
Tiny, knotted robots jump, fly and plant seeds
Apr 24, 2026 A knot doesn't just fall apart, it snaps. Engineers harnessed that energy release to create tiny soft robots that leap meters high, flip, spin or glide. (Nanowerk News) When a knot lets go, it doesn’t just fall apart. It snaps. That simple observation led Penn Engineers to...
Tiny structural shift leads to big leap in solar fuel
Apr 20, 2026 An orthogonal molecular architecture directs the formation of a rare double-cable structure, offering a new blueprint for advancing the fundamental design of energy-active materials. By guiding charges to move along separate pathways, the new design minimizes energy loss and boosts clean energy generation. (Nanowerk News) In a...
Atomically precise molecular chains could power next generation technology
Apr 23, 2026 Using donor-acceptor chemistry to create ultra-thin nanoribbons, just a few atoms wide, could help to shape new electronic materials. (Nanowerk News) Scientists have developed a unique way to build electronic components so small they are made from chains of individual molecules - creating a toolbox to help...
New sensor reveals invisible pollution in minutes
Apr 23, 2026 Fine particulate matter in the air or nanoparticles in water, new technology makes it possible to detect tiny amounts of a wide range of substances in a very short time. (Nanowerk News) Over many years, researchers at TU Wien have developed an unusual new measurement technique: nanomembranes...
Light-driven synthesis unlocks precision metal-organic frameworks for clean energy
Apr 23, 2026 A new photochemical method produces metal-organic frameworks at room temperature with unprecedented precision, boosting photocatalytic performance by up to 50% for clean energy applications. (Nanowerk News) Metal-organic frameworks, better known as MOFs, are among the most intensely studied materials for addressing major environmental challenges. Their highly ordered,...
How does electron structure impact light responses in moire materials?
Apr 23, 2026 New research shows how the organization of electrons can reshape how a material responds to light, opening previously inconceivable possibilities for optical and quantum materials. (Nanowerk News) In materials science, if you can understand the “texture” of a material – how its internal patterns form and shift...