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Mar 23, 2026 Researchers use rapid thermal processing to convert ZIF-67 into MOF-derived carbon nanotube catalysts with nickel-cobalt nanoparticles in 30 minutes. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Jiangsu University have developed a way to synthesize MOF-derived carbon nanotube catalysts in roughly 30 minutes using rapid thermal processing, cutting production time and...

Mar 23, 2026 Scientists developed a membrane that transports ions without chemical reactions or moving parts, advancing electrochemistry and enabling energy-efficient water treatment. (Nanowerk News) Controlling the movement of ions through liquids is critical for many technological and biological processes. Conventional methods typically rely on energy-intensive electrochemical reactions. The newly...

Mar 23, 2026 Researchers discovered how human cells detect suboptimal codons in mRNA. The protein DHX29 recognizes non-optimal codons and triggers their repression, revealing a hidden layer of gene regulation. (Nanowerk News) Our genes are written in long strings of three-letter units composed of four different nucleotides. These units --...

Mar 22, 2026 Biodegradable microneedles act as binary fluorescent switches, encoding pH and glucose levels beneath the skin into scannable QR codes that require no calibration. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Just beneath the skin's surface lies a thin layer of fluid that mirrors much of the blood's biochemistry. This extracellular fluid carries...

Mar 21, 2026 The new framework replaces approximations, accurately modeling current crowding and spreading resistance in 2D materials to improve high-performance semiconductor devices. (Nanowerk News) The high-performance semiconductor devices powering smartphone displays, AI computing, EV batteries and more are increasingly incorporating 2D materials to overcome silicon’s scaling limits. To optimize...

Mar 21, 2026 Machine learning models trained on molecular quadrupole moments predict electrostatic potentials rapidly, enabling faster discovery of battery electrolyte candidates. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Uppsala University have shown that machine learning models trained on molecular quadrupole moments can accurately predict the electrostatic potential around battery electrolyte molecules, replacing...

Mar 21, 2026 A one-step technique covalently bonds a nanostructured silica shell onto individual fibers, creating durable superhydrophobic fabrics without nanoparticles or PFAS. (Nanowerk News) Researchers have developed a one-step technique that covalently bonds a fluorine-free, nanostructured silica shell onto individual textile fibers, producing superhydrophobic fabrics that survive tens of...

Mar 21, 2026 Experiments at atomic scale visualize compact molecular orbitals providing insight into quantum agitations enabled by topology. (Nanowerk News) In a study recently published in Nature Physics ("Origin of strange metallicity in a d-orbital kagome metal"), Qimiao Si’s group at Rice University collaborated with researchers from the Weizmann...

Mar 21, 2026 DNA scaffolds organize silver nanoclusters into potent antimicrobials that precisely kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including those causing meningitis. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Antibiotic-resistant bacteria cause more than a million deaths each year, and their rapid evolution continues to undermine the effectiveness of newly developed drugs. Among these, ESKAPE pathogens, including...

Mar 20, 2026 A newly developed spray-on fabric coating could allow clothes to be cleaned using only water, reducing water and detergent needs. (Nanowerk News) A newly developed spray-on fabric coating could allow clothes to be cleaned using only water. The coating, described in research published in Communications Chemistry ("A...