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...
Scientists learn how to make nanotubes that point in one direction
Dec 14, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have made tungsten disulfide nanotubes which point in the same direction when formed, for the first time. They used a sapphire surface under carefully controlled conditions to form arrayed tungsten disulfide nanotubes, each consisting of rolled nanosheets, using chemical vapor...
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...
Researchers harness copper nanoclusters to enable control of CO2 reduction products
Dec 11, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Rising CO2 emissions are accelerating global warming and climate change. But what if scientists could repurpose excess CO2 into a potential energy source? Electrochemical reduction is a promising way to achieve this. Through this catalyst-driven process, CO2 is converted into products like carbon monoxide (CO),...
New study reveals which electronic textiles survive machine washing
Dec 13, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Imagine a hospital gown that continuously monitors vital signs or a firefighter's uniform that detects dangerous temperatures - but only if these smart garments can survive repeated washing. Until now, the integration of electronics into everyday clothing has faced a fundamental problem: most electronic textiles...
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...
Nanopatterned graphene enables tunable, high-sensitivity LWIR detection
Dec 12, 2024 (Nanowerk News) University of Central Florida (UCF) researcher Debashis Chanda, a professor at UCF’s NanoScience Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect long wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths or “colors.” The research was recently published in Nano Letters ("Spectrally Tunable Ultrafast Long Wave...
Ligand-engineered copper nanoclusters could help combat CO2 emissions
Dec 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) While the humble copper (Cu) may not boast the allure of gold or silver, its remarkable versatility makes it invaluable in cutting-edge research. A collaborative effort by scientists from Tohoku University, the Tokyo University of Science, and the University of Adelaide has unveiled a groundbreaking...
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...