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Nanocultures act as tunable bioreactors that release microbes through osmotic swelling

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Engineered nanocultures with egg like shells host thousands of microbes and burst on cue, offering precise, high throughput tools for microbiome research in tough environments.

Sep 23, 2025

Using nanotechnology to target crop-munching pests

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists aim to develop a method for using nanotechnology to deliver specific chemicals into pests based on their unique DNA, without harming helpful insects.

Sep 23, 2025

Platinum nanocatalyst performance depends on boron balance

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Controlling boron concentration at grain boundaries in platinum nanocatalysts prevents structural failure and preserves catalytic performance under prolonged high temperature conditions.

Sep 23, 2025

A new bone substitute made from 3D-printed glass

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers created a 3D-printable bioactive glass that supports bone growth in rabbits, offering a low-cost, effective substitute for bone repair.

Sep 23, 2025

Diamond titanium implant creates power from liquid flow and wireless signals

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists develop a 3D-printed diamond titanium device that generates power from liquid movement and wireless signals, paving the way for safer smart implants.

Sep 23, 2025

New Ni-MOF and graphene composite to boost battery performance

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from China's Guizhou University, Liupanshui Normal University and Moutai Institute have developed a composite combining needle-shaped Nickel Metal-Organic Framework (Ni-MOF) with graphene (GR), to enhance lithium-ion battery anode...

Sep 23, 2025

A deep look into the unique structure and behavior of confined water

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Despite being one of the most familiar substances on Earth, water holds many secrets that scientists are still working to understand. When confined to extremely small spaces—such as within certain proteins, minerals, or artificial nanomaterials—wa...

Sep 22, 2025

Light-sensitive nanoparticles could serve as contrast agents for advanced imaging

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A novel class of light-sensitive nanoparticles may one day enable new approaches to medical imaging. They were developed by a research team at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). The particles absorb laser light and convert them into ...

Sep 22, 2025

An eco-friendly way to see in the dark using colloidal quantum dots

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Manufacturers of infrared cameras face a growing problem: The toxic heavy metals in today's infrared detectors are increasingly banned under environmental regulations, forcing companies to choose between performance and compliance.

Sep 22, 2025

AI engineers nanoparticles for improved drug delivery

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a platform that combines automated wet lab techniques with artificial intelligence (AI) to design nanoparticles for drug delivery. The approach could help researchers deliver difficult-to-enca...

Sep 22, 2025

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