Nanotechnology

Quantum computers stand to revolutionize research by helping investigators solve certain problems exponentially faster than with conventional computers. Current quantum computers encounter a challenge...

An AI model informed by calculations from a quantum computer can better predict the behaviour of a complex physical system over the long term than current best models that use only conventional comput...

University of British Columbia researchers have developed a natural, biodegradable wash that removed up to 96 per cent of pesticide residue from fruit and slowed browning and moisture loss.

Air pollution is often monitored using instruments that are accurate but can be bulky, costly, or difficult to reuse continuously after particle accumulation. A new sensor system offers a compact alte...

Pressure sensors are expected to stay accurate across everything from gentle touch to strong, shifting loads. Yet many flexible designs are most sensitive only at low pressure, losing resolution as th...

Modern life is increasingly shaped by light. Optical devices exist in smartphone cameras, medical sensors, and emerging quantum technologies. As these technologies become more powerful, they are also...

Quantum coherence is a fundamental mechanism driving ultrafast molecular reaction dynamics, playing a decisive role in processes such as light-induced ultrafast vision molecular isomerization and diss...

A tiny antibody component could fundamentally transform the treatment of cystic fibrosis: For the first time, researchers have succeeded in developing a so-called nanobody that penetrates directly int...

Quantum computing holds the promise of solving complex combinatorial optimization problems by encoding information into the low-energy states of Ising Hamiltonians. However, efficiently navigating the...

Materials that emit and manipulate light are at the heart of technologies ranging from solar energy to advanced imaging systems. But even in well-studied materials, some fundamental behaviors remain u...

Researchers 3D-nanoprinted hollow-core Photonic Scaffolds with up to 80% cladding openness, with models predicting attenuation at or below 1 dB/mm at that openness and experiments measuring sub-1 dB/mm losses at 68% openness. The waveguides supported dye diffusion in about 34 seconds, a 1.4 nL effective interaction volume, and quantum-dot emission with output photon statistics consistent with single-photon emission after transmission.

Researchers found that deep-sea carbonate fluorapatite comprises apatite nanocrystals embedded within an amorphous matrix that primarily hosts samarium, used as a probe for rare earth elements. This disordered nanoarchitecture helps explain why rare earth elements can be readily extracted by acid leaching despite fluorapatite’s low solubility.

A systematic review of 212 studies linked experimental exposure to microplastics and nanoparticles to oxidative stress, impaired growth and reproduction, and increased mortality across biological models. Smaller particles, higher concentrations, and polystyrene were associated with stronger effects, although laboratory conditions and limited human evidence restrict conclusions about real-world health risks.

A review proposes an integrated framework linking feedstock engineering, scalable processing, structural control, quality assurance, sustainability, and regulation to improve industrial nanocomposite production. It finds that AI, digital twins, real-time monitoring, and closed-loop control could improve production consistency, although data, validation, infrastructure, and standardization barriers still limit adoption.

Researchers showed that size-controlled lignin nanoparticles made from alkali and kraft lignins can improve enhanced oil recovery by lowering interfacial tension and shifting sandstone and carbonate rocks toward more water-wet conditions. The intermediate-sized alkali lignin nanoparticles delivered the strongest sandstone performance, with recovery gains linked to a balance between wettability alteration, interfacial activity, and pore-network transport.

Nanostructured titanium composites may enhance dental implants by providing antibacterial activity, enhanced bioactivity, corrosion protection, and localized drug-delivery capabilities. However, the review found that most evidence remains laboratory or preclinical, and long-term clinical studies are needed before these materials can move beyond established titanium implants.

Tescan has introduced the new generation of Tescan CLARA™, an ultra-high-resolution scanning electron microscope for nanoscale materials characterization.

This review examines how microscopy and computational analysis can identify defects in self-assembled nanosphere structures used in photonics, sensing, coatings, drug delivery, and nanosphere lithography. It concludes that multimodal imaging, standardized datasets, and data-efficient machine learning could improve quantitative inspection and feedback-guided assembly.

PI (Physik InsAtrumente), a global leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning, has released the A-725, a five-axis air bearing nanopositioning system combining a true planar XY stage with an integrated parallel-kinematics module.

This review examines how controlled electrostatic discharge can increase current output in triboelectric nanogenerators via electron avalanches and enable DC output in specific device designs. It surveys nano-enabled energy-harvesting systems for chemical removal, nitrogen fixation, ammonia synthesis, and self-powered gas sensing, while identifying barriers to commercialization.

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Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new light-based nanotechnology that could improve how certain cancers are detected and treated, offering a more precise and potentially less harmful alter...

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES The NNI research infrastructure supports a wide network of research experiences and professional development opportunities for teachers. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure Materials ... The post Professional Development and Training Opportunities for Teachers appeared first on National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO).

Nanotechnology Through Time Nanotechnology has roots dating back to the 4th century and has evolved significantly over time. These examples highlight key moments in its development. Early Examples of Nanostructured ... The post Nanotechnology Timeline appeared first on National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO).

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When it comes to cutting-edge tech in dentistry, it’s all about nanotechnology. Shannon Sommers and Alicia Webb explain the basics and what these exciting new developments could mean for your practice...

California company NDB says its nano-diamond batteries will absolutely upend the energy equation, acting like tiny nuclear generators. They will blow any energy density comparison out of the water, la...

Zen Graphene Solutions (TSXV: ZEN) announced that it has launched an international collaboration with UK-based Graphene Composites to fight the covid-19 pandemic. The initiative involves the develo...

This is where the CNTs come in. Single-walled CNTs have several attributes that make them well-suited for sensing processes that involve the transfer of electrons – the basis of any chemical reaction...

Engineers at MIT and Analog Devices have created the first fully-programmable 16-bit carbon nanotube microprocessor. It’s the most complex integration of carbon nanotube-based CMOS logic so far, with...

NIOSH is seeking scientific information regarding the dangers or safety of engineered nanomaterials as the agency explores the development of occupational exposure limits. ENMs are chemical substan...

Perhaps the Big Bang was more of a “Big Bounce”, a turning point in an ongoing cycle of contraction and expansion. Or, it could be more like a point of reflection, with a mirror image of our universe...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have now used special nanoparticles to test the mucus of COPD patients, which may be an excellent biomarker for COPD progression.

This issue is a special edition covering the African-nano-conference of Focus Nanotechnologyy Africa-US-EU-Africa-Asia and Caribbean Academy of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (FONAI-USEACANN) at Shera...