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New shell helps gold nanoparticles keep shape under laser heat longer

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Gold nanoparticles, which are about one-thousandth the width of a human hair, can convert light they receive from a laser into heat. This capacity, known in medicine as photothermal therapy, is effective at destroying cancer cells without harming ...

May 19, 2026

Quantum-scale simulations and AI uncover promising 2D perovskites for future energy tech

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Researchers at Clarkson University are advancing the use of artificial intelligence and computational physics to accelerate discovery of next-generation materials for quantum technologies, optoelectronics, and renewable energy applications.

May 19, 2026

Scalable manufacturing of perovskite photovoltaics

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

High-throughput process produces uniform layers on textured silicon cells. Fast, solvent-free vacuum process for tandem solar cells with efficiencies of up to 24.3 percent.

May 19, 2026

Insect-inspired flat metalens sensor detects and predicts motion across 135 degrees

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A compact metalens-based nanophotonic sensor mimics insect compound eyes to detect motion across a 135-degree field of view and predict object trajectories using deep learning.

May 19, 2026

Ceramic motor-driven linear actuator combines sub-nanometer precision with high force

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Breaking with traditional linear actuator principles - advantages for nanopositioning in optics, astronomy, aerospace, semiconductor technologies.

May 19, 2026

The shaping of surface clusters

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new study describes how active and passive exchange of cellular material controls the formation of membrane clusters.

May 19, 2026

Covalent organic frameworks boost proton conductivity in fuel cell membranes

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new review details how covalent organic frameworks form continuous proton channels in fuel cell membranes, boosting conductivity under low humidity and high temperatures.

May 19, 2026

New method enables conformal graphene coatings on ordinary fabrics for wearable electronic devices

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from Wuhan University of Technology, Westlake University and Cranfield University have developed a scalable, universal and low-cost methodology for fabric-based wearable electronics with potential for industrial adoption.

May 19, 2026

Gas Malaysia deploys Asia Pacific’s first LOOP system

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Gas Malaysia has deployed the first LOOP system in the Asia Pacific region, introducing graphene production and decarbonization technology developed by UK-based Levidian. The system has been installed within Gas Malaysia’s Natural Gas Distribution...

May 17, 2026

Molecular grappling hooks improve cancer drug targeting and effectiveness

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Medications are designed to treat diseased tissues while sparing healthy ones, often by attaching the drug to something that helps guide it directly to its target. But drugs also need time to work, which means they need to stay near the diseased t...

May 13, 2026

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