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Pt-Ni Perovskite Nanofibers for Improved CO Oxidation

A recent study in Nature Communications explores the development of nickel-decorated platinum nanoparticles on perovskite nanofibers, enhancing catalytic activity and stability for CO oxidation through a synergistic, interaction-driven in-situ approach.

21 May 2024

Bespoke Synthesis Platform of Nanomaterials Using AI and Robotics

In the early 20th century, the development of a catalyst for ammonia synthesis by the Haber-Bosch method took more than 10,000 experiments before it was successful.

8 May 2024

Novel Anode Material Boosts Lithium-Ion Battery Performance

Dr. Han Joong Tark and student researcher Lee Do Geun at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute's Nano Hybrid Technology Research Center have devised a novel manufacturing method for "silicon/nitrogen-doped carbon composite anode materials," designed to boost the capacity and stability of lithium-ion battery anodes.

25 Apr 2024

New 2D Polymers Bridge the Gap in Electron Mobility for Organic Semiconductors

In a recent paper published in Chem, researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology have developed conducting two-dimensional polymers with electron mobility comparable to graphene, offering promising potential for applications requiring high electrical conductivity.

22 Apr 2024

FAU Joins NASA's University Nanosatellite Program for Small Satellite Development

Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science is among eight university teams in the United States selected to work with NASA and the U.S. military to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector.

18 Apr 2024

Unveiling a Durable MEMS Accelerometer for Harsh Environments

Researchers from Delft University of Technology have developed a novel surface micromachined accelerometer.

9 Apr 2024

Nanodiamonds Could Hold Key to Cool Clothing

Researchers from RMIT University are using nanodiamonds to create smart textiles that can cool people down faster.

16 Feb 2024

Waveguide Performance Could Benefit From MXene Coating

The waveguide, a metal tube used to direct radio waves, is a critical component of satellites that enable communications. It is also one of the heaviest payloads that satellites transport into orbit.

8 Feb 2024

Graz Researchers Pioneer Complex 3D Nanostructures

Researchers from the Graz Centre of Electron Microscopy and the Institute of Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis at Graz University of Technology have made breakthrough advancements in the fabrication of complex, free-standing 3D nanoarchitectures, as reported in a recent article.

18 Jan 2024

Achieving Uniform Shrinkage of 3D-Printed Nanoscale Structures

Professor Joel Yang collaborated with experts from the Industrial Technology Center of Wakayama Prefecture in Japan to devise a novel technique aimed at achieving uniform shrinkage in 3D-printed structures during heat treatment.

1 Dec 2023