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A New Language for Nanopore Design

The lab of Ananth Govind Rajan, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has developed a new language that encodes the structure and shape of nanopores as a series of characters, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

21 Nov 2024

A Sweet Surprise: Sugar Boosts Drug Delivery

Recent research from the University of Mississippi, published in ACS Nano, suggests that a spoonful of sugar may aid in the absorption of medicine and potentially reduce the negative side effects of cancer treatment.

21 Nov 2024

Graphene Goes Mainstream with the Launch of Levidian’s Second-Generation LOOP Decarbonization Technology

British climate technology firm Levidian has launched its second-generation LOOP technology, which will unlock industrial levels of production of high-quality graphene for the first time.

21 Nov 2024

Unconventional Approach Yields Unprecedented Palladium Hydride Nanoparticles

Scientists at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have identified a novel nanoparticle composed of palladium and hydrogen.

20 Nov 2024

Electrochemistry Unlocks Unusual Nanoparticle

Palladium, a rare metal that physically resembles platinum, is a top-billing catalyst famous in the energy sector for hydrogen storage and catalytic converters.

20 Nov 2024

How Can Electrons Can Split Into Fractions of Themselves?

MIT physicists have taken a key step toward solving the puzzle of what leads electrons to split into fractions of themselves. Their solution sheds light on the conditions that give rise to exotic electronic states in graphene and other two-dimensional systems.

20 Nov 2024

PI Expands for Higher Electronics Manufacturing Capacities and Shorter Lead Times

PI's expansion in Rosenheim strengthens its production capabilities, focusing on ergonomics and meeting the growing demands of high-tech industries.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 19 Nov 2024

Atomic-Resolution Imaging Uncovers Surface Structures

Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan employed atomic-resolution secondary electron (SE) imaging to examine the atomic structure of the topmost layer of materials, uncovering differences from the underlying layers.

19 Nov 2024

A Highly Sensitive Infrared Detector for Molecular Detection

According to a study published in Nature Communications, researchers have created an extremely sensitive detector for identifying molecules based on their infrared vibrational “fingerprint.”

19 Nov 2024

Enhancing Solid-State Lithium Batteries with Nano-Ceramic Electrolytes

In a recent article, researchers detailed the synthesis and characterization of Li3InCl6, a nano-ceramic solid electrolyte for solid-state lithium batteries. The study highlights its high ionic conductivity, safety benefits, and potential for advancing sustainable energy storage systems.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 19 Nov 2024