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Revolutionizing Battery Design with Nanostructured Manganese Materials

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are growing in adoption, used in devices like smartphones and laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.

26 Sep 2024

Advanced Microscopy Technique Allows Precision Placement of Atoms for Quantum Materials

A research team at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a novel advanced microscopy tool to "write" with atoms, placing those atoms exactly where they are needed to give a material new properties.

26 Sep 2024

Two-Dimensional Silk Fibroin Films: Synthesis and Electronic Applications

In a recent Science Advances article, researchers explored two-dimensional silk fibroin films derived from Bombyx mori silk, highlighting their potential in electronics due to unique structural properties and biocompatibility.

24 Sep 2024

CSIRO Unveils Prototype Nanofibre Uniform to Safeguard Australian Troops

Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have successfully developed a next-generation uniform prototype that employs nanofibres to safeguard Australian troops from chemical and biological threats.

24 Sep 2024

Strengthening Historical Mortar with Bentonite Nanoclay

In a recent study, researchers explored the use of Bentonite Nanoclay to enhance the durability of mortar in historical brick constructions, employing a Nano Spraying Technique (NST) to protect against environmental degradation and extend the lifespan of heritage buildings.

20 Sep 2024

Nanomaterials Show Promise for Mental Health

Researchers have created antioxidant carbon dot enzymes, or synthetic compounds that resemble enzymes, and published them in the journal Langmuir.

19 Sep 2024

Nanoparticle Technology Offers Hope for Atherosclerosis Patients

A group at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) has created a nanoparticle technology that provides an efficient and non-invasive way to identify and treat atherosclerosis, according to a study published in Small.

19 Sep 2024

Overcoming Noise Barriers in Nanotechnology

A research team at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has made great progress toward developing next-generation nanoelectronics by removing basic restrictions on noise.

18 Sep 2024

Springtail-Inspired Omniphobic Membrane for Enhanced Water Purification

In a recent study, researchers developed a springtail-inspired omniphobic membrane using innovative biomimetic techniques. The membrane shows exceptional hydrophobicity and stability, promising improved water purification in membrane distillation applications.

17 Sep 2024

New Technique for Mass Producing Metal Nanowires

A team from Nagoya University in Japan has developed a novel method for producing the small metal nanowires (NWs) anticipated to be utilized in next-generation electronics, according to a study published in Science.

11 Sep 2024