Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Innovative biomimetic superhydrophobic coating combines repair and buffering properties for superior anti-erosion

Home > Press > Innovative biomimetic superhydrophobic coating combines repair and buffering properties for superior anti-erosion Inspired by the structure of human enamel, a biomimetic coating with enhanced viscoelasticity was constructed layer by layer. The underlying amylose hydrogel serves as both a buffering layer and a self-repairing filler. Using multiple...

A breakthrough towards sustainable energy storage

Dec 14, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Batteries have become an integral component of modern technology. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) can be found virtually everywhere, from handheld electronic devices and electric vehicles to the large power banks used in renewable energy generation systems. However, current LIB designs suffer from some crippling drawbacks, including...

Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: UCF researcher discovers new technique for infrared “color” detection and imaging: The new specialized tunable detection and imaging technique for infrared photons surpasses present technology and may be a cost-effective method of capturing thermal imaging or night vision, medica

Home > Press > UCF researcher discovers new technique for infrared “color” detection and imaging: The new specialized tunable detection and imaging technique for infrared photons surpasses present technology and may be a cost-effective method of capturing thermal imaging or night vision, medica UCF NanoScience Technology Center Professor Debashis Chanda...

Metal scrap upcycled into high-value alloys with solid phase manufacturing

Dec 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Metal scrap can be directly transformed and upgraded into high-performance, high-value alloys without the need for conventional melting processes, according to a new study from researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The research study, published in the journal Nature Communications ("Upcycled high-strength aluminum alloys from...

Body-heat powered wearable devices closer to reality

Dec 12, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A QUT-led research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries. This technology could also be used to cool electronic chips, helping smartphones and computers run more efficiently. Professor Zhi-Gang Chen, whose...