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Chemical oscillations in palladium nanoparticles could pave way for recycling precious metal catalysts

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Researchers at the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry used transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to observe the complete lifecycle of palladium nanoparticles in a liquid environment, from nucleation through growth to dissolution,...

Mar 26, 2025

Ultra-precision sensor technology for single-molecule detection

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Plasmonic structure enables real-time thermal control of nanogaps for molecule-sized detection, offering sensitivity beyond conventional sensor limits.

Mar 26, 2025

Wrinkle-based technology enables pigment-free graphics on transparent films

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Researchers have developed a technology that utilizes nanoscale wrinkles formed on transparent films to display or conceal color patterns, such as the Korean traditional Dancheong designs, by folding and unfolding the film.

Mar 26, 2025

Unlocking the potential of the heavy atom effect in metal clusters

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A novel method to improve the photoluminescent efficiency of metal clusters has been developed - which could potentially be used in applications such as bioimaging or display technologies.

Mar 26, 2025

Discovery of chemical oscillations in palladium nanoparticles paves the way for recycling precious metal catalysts

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Scientists have for the first time filmed the real-time growth and contraction of Palladium nanoparticles, opening new avenues for utilising and recycling precious metal catalysts.

Mar 26, 2025

Cleverly designed carbon nanohoop enables controlled release of iron

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Researchers integrated ferrocene (Fe-containing molecular sandwich) with carbon nanohoops to create a system releasing Fe2+ ions when activated by green light.

Mar 26, 2025

Researchers demonstrate orbital hybridization in graphene-based quantum dots

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Researchers from Peking University and Beijing Normal University have reported orbital hybridization in graphene-based quantum dots, revealing how anisotropic confinement influences electronic states at the atomic scale. This represents a signific...

Mar 26, 2025

Nanowires keep surfaces sterile with silver and electricity

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Metals like silver, gold and copper can kill bacteria and viruses. An electric current can also eliminate microorganisms. A team of U of A researchers combined the two approaches and created a new type of antimicrobial surface.

Mar 25, 2025

Ultra-precision sensor technology developed for single-molecule detection

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A research team affiliated with the Nano Optics Group within the Department of Physics at UNIST has announced the successful implementation of a plasmonic structure capable of precisely adjusting nanometer-sized gaps in response to temperature cha...

Mar 25, 2025

TiO₂ nanoparticles offer simultaneous arsenic and uranium remediation from groundwater

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A research team led by Prof. Luan Fubo from the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has uncovered a novel mechanism involving a ternary surface complex on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) that improves the sim...

Mar 25, 2025

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