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Genetically engineered virus acts as 'smart sponge' to extract rare earth elements from water

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Today's high-tech electronics and green energy technologies would not function without rare earth elements (REEs). These 17 metals possess unique properties essential to creating items like the phosphors that illuminate our mobile phone displ...

Nov 13, 2025

Graphene solar sensors pave the way for self-powered, battery-free devices

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers created the first ultra-low power temperature sensor using graphene solar cells, a step toward long-lasting, self-powered devices for the Internet of Things.

Nov 13, 2025

Nanofiber air filter turns building vents into carbon-capture devices

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

With a newly developed nanofiber filter, air conditioners, heaters and other ventilation systems could remove airborne carbon dioxide while cutting energy costs.

Nov 13, 2025

Artificial spider silk pulls water from air and generates clean electricity

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Biobased artificial spider silk captures moisture and generates triboelectric power using simple water-based processing, offering an efficient and sustainable approach for water harvesting and low power energy needs.

Nov 13, 2025

Ultrafast light-driven electron slide

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers demonstrate a previously unknown effect of electron acceleration in ultrashort laser pulses.

Nov 13, 2025

A five-layer graphene structure unlocks a rare electronic state

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A layered form of graphene shows a rare semimetal state with balanced electrons and holes that becomes a topological insulator when exposed to moderate magnetic fields.

Nov 13, 2025

Whipped protein mix boosts lithium sulfur battery performance

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A protein foamed binder forms stable ion channels in dense lithium sulfur cathodes, delivering higher volumetric energy and faster ion transport without sacrificing mechanical stability.

Nov 12, 2025

Next-generation nanoparticle-stem cell hybrids open a new horizon in bone regeneration

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers created a nanoparticle-stem cell technology that greatly enhances 3D bone regeneration, advancing treatment for fractures and regenerative medicine.

Nov 12, 2025

Smart nanomaterials that detect and treat traumatic brain injuries simultaneously

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers explore the latest advances in theranostic nanomaterials that could help doctors both detect and treat brain damage after trauma.

Nov 12, 2025

Graphene–silicon solar cells enable battery‑free operation in autonomous sensors

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Developing autonomous sensor systems capable of sustained operation without battery dependence is essential for the Internet of Things. A recent study by researchers from the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan demonstrates how g...

Nov 12, 2025

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