Nanotechnology

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

The device has the potential to last an entire lifetime, reducing the risks and costs associated with replacing the devices when their batteries fail.

A comprehensive review examined how nanomaterials could protect healthy tissues from radiation damage through targeted drug delivery, reactive oxygen species scavenging, anti-inflammatory activity, and physical radiation shielding. Although experimental studies show promising protection across several tissues and organ systems, most approaches remain preclinical, with long-term safety, biodistribution, scalability, and selective protection of healthy tissue still requiring investigation.

Researchers first screened steel-fiber geometry and length for concrete impermeability, identifying 50-mm hooked-end and 40-mm crimped fibers as the best performers among those tested, before combining them with nano-silica to assess 28-day mechanical properties and microstructure. The hybrid mixtures performed best at 2% steel fiber and 1% nano-silica among the tested levels, with hooked-end fibers providing the strongest overall tensile and bending performance and microstructural analyses supporting a denser cementitious matrix.

Researchers developed modular organ-targeting metal-phenolic network coatings that altered where diverse nanoparticles accumulated after intravenous administration in mice. By tuning metal ions, phenolic ligands, and PEG molecular weight, the researchers redirected nanoparticles toward the lungs, kidneys, heart, and brain while preserving functional mRNA delivery in coated lipid nanoparticles.

Researchers showed that an ultrathin, nanolayered boron nitride interlayer can improve the stability of perovskite quantum dot LEDs by passivating defects, suppressing ion migration, and enhancing heat dissipation. BN-optimized devices achieved an average peak EQE of 30.05% and a measured T50 lifetime of 102 hours at 2,000 cd m-2, with accelerated testing projecting a T50 of 25,263 hours at 100 cd m-2.

Alemnis AG has released the MLC-0.025, a new low-force load cell designed to extend high-precision mechanical testing into lower-force applications.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers developed an artificial intelligence system that can manipulate individual molecules to build custom materials with atomic precision.

Researchers reviewed 88 studies to assess how nanotechnology could improve firefighters' thermal protective clothing by enhancing flame resistance, thermal management, breathability, and particle filtration, and by adding functions such as sensing. The review finds strong potential for multifunctional nano-engineered textiles but highlights major barriers including scalability, durability, cost, standardized testing, and nanomaterial safety.

PI introduces the P-606.1P piezoelectric micro gripper, a compact, high-stiffness gripping solution designed for handling micro-optics and FAUs in photonics alignment, assembly, probing, and inspection applications.

A review published in Advanced Materials examines the emerging field of smelltronics, which combines advanced sensing materials, engineered interfaces, sensor arrays, and computational methods to detect and distinguish information-rich volatile organic compounds. The authors highlight how molecular recognition, device integration, machine learning, and improved sensor stability could help translate digital odor sensing into applications spanning healthcare, food monitoring, environmental sensing, and security.

Graphene Magazine — Issue 43 | June 2026 | 25 pages Special Feature: Graphene in Energy Storage Graphene Products News Q2 2026 Graphene in Construction Q2 2026 Graphene in Medicine & Health Q2 2026 Graphene Production News Q2 2026 Funding, Collaboration & Investment News Q2 2026   In this Issue Special Feature: Graphene in Energy [...]

Nanotech Magazine – Issue #87 (May 2026) Nanotech Magazine is published by Future Markets, focusing on nanotechnology developments, market analysis, and commercial applications. This month’s flagship feature delivers a comprehensive market analysis of the global titanium dioxide (TiO₂) industry — the world’s most important white pigment and one of the highest-volume inorganic specialty chemicals, now [...]

Published: May 2026 Pages: 342   The Quantum Investment Report & Company Directory 2026 is a comprehensive market intelligence publication from Future Markets that maps the global quantum technology sector at a pivotal moment in its commercial development. Spanning 342 pages, the report combines a detailed investment analysis with a directory of 313 quantum technology [...]

QUANTUM MAGAZINE – ISSUE #3 (MAY 2026) The Magazine for Quantum Tech SPECIAL FEATURE: Post-Quantum Cryptography Issue #3 delivers an authoritative special report on post-quantum cryptography (PQC) — the global effort to replace the world’s vulnerable encryption before a cryptographically relevant quantum computer arrives. This comprehensive feature explains why “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks make [...]

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NNI Supplement to the President’s 2026 Budget Date Published April 9, 2026 Description This document is a supplement to the President’s 2026 Budget request and serves as the Annual Report ... The post NNI Supplement to the President’s 2026 Budget appeared first on National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO).

Graphene Magazine — Issue 42 | April 2026 In this Issue Special Feature: Graphene in Quantum Technologies                                                                 3 Graphene Products News Q1 2026                                                                  [...]

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Nanotech Magazine – Issue #86 (February 2026) Nanotech Magazine is published by Future Markets, focusing on nanotechnology developments, market analysis, and commercial applications. This month’s flagship feature delivers a comprehensive market analysis of the global nanofibers industry — one of the most versatile and rapidly advancing classes of nanomaterials. Nanofibers Market Focus includes: In-depth analysis [...]

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).

National Nanotechnology Day 2025 Activities The nanotechnology community helped amplify National Nanotechnology Day through posts, celebrations, podcasts and contests that captured the energy and enthusiasm of the day. A snapshot ... The post National Nanotechnology Day 2025 Activities appeared first on National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO).

Look inside QUANTUM MAGAZINE – ISSUE #2 (NOVEMBER 2025) The Magazine for Quantum Tech Published by Future Markets, Inc. – The world’s leading publisher of market information on advanced materials and nanotechnology FEATURE ARTICLE: Quantum Random Number Generators Issue #2 delivers an authoritative 8-page market analysis of the rapidly expanding Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) [...]

Published November 2025 FEATURED MARKET FOCUS: GRAPHENE COATINGS This issue delivers comprehensive coverage of the transformative graphene coatings market, positioned to revolutionize surface protection across multiple industries. Key Market Insights: Dramatic Growth Trajectory: Graphene coating consumption projected to reach 5,000 tons by 2036 – a 200-fold increase from 2018 Major Market Position: Coatings represent the [...]

  Nanotech Magazine – Issue #85 (November 2025) Nanotech Magazine is published by Future Markets, focusing on nanotechnology developments, market analysis, and commercial applications. Cover Feature: Nanocoatings Market (Pages 4-13) An in-depth market analysis covering: Revolutionary advancement in surface treatment technology using nanomaterials (1-100 nanometers) Fundamental advantages: ultra-thin films with superior performance, high surface area-to-volume [...]

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Federal Departments and Agencies Participating in the NNI The Federal departments and agencies participating in the National Nanotechnology Initiative are listed below: Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Office ... The post Agencies appeared first on National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO).

Published: September 2025 Pages: 390 Companies Profiled: 375 Sample Company Profile The Graphene Company Directory 2025 covers over 375 companies in the Graphene and 2D Materials ecosystem, providing a comprehensive view of the landscape for investors, start-ups, corporations, policy makers, and governments. The directory features detailed data on each graphene producer and product developer company, [...]

REPORTS & RESOURCES The Federal agencies that participate in the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) and the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office have developed a variety of resources to inform and engage ... The post Reports & Resources appeared first on National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO).

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...