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Nano bone material exhibits high elasticity and strength to accelerate surgery and healing

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A research team from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the University of Hong Kong's LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) has successfully developed a novel elastic calcium phosphate material that mimics the structure of human bone.

Oct 13, 2025

Light-driven reaction leads to advanced hybrid nanomaterial

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists are exploring many ways to use light rather than heat to drive chemical reactions more efficiently, which could significantly reduce waste, energy consumption, and reliance on nonrenewable resources.

Oct 13, 2025

Nanomaterial-based wireless sensor can monitor pressure injuries and hygiene risks in real time

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A research team has co-developed a nanomaterial-based 'wireless multi-sensing platform' for the early detection of pressure injuries, which have a high prevalence among individuals with limited mobility, including the elderly and people ...

Oct 13, 2025

Electric fields print single quantum dots with nanometer precision

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A precise electric field technique prints single quantum dots one at a time, enabling scalable arrays of quantum light sources for next generation photonic and quantum technologies.

Oct 13, 2025

Nanoplastics detected in cells of farm animals

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have detected the uptake of nanoplastics in farm animal cell cultures. The results provide evidence of potential risks to animal health, meat production and also human food safety.

Oct 13, 2025

Perovskite quantum dots edge closer to real-world energy and tech uses

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Perovskite quantum dots combine near-perfect light efficiency with broad potential in solar cells and LEDs, as new methods finally improve their stability.

Oct 13, 2025

MXene current collectors could reduce size, improve recyclability of Li-ion batteries

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers report that MXene current collectors perform as well as the copper foils being used in current lithium-ion batteries, but they are 3-4 times thinner and about 10 times lighter.

Oct 12, 2025

Nanobiosensor promises early-warning Alzheimer's detection

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A light-activated graphene and black phosphorus biosensor detects Alzheimer's biomarkers in blood at zeptomole sensitivity, marking a major advance toward ultra-early, non-invasive diagnosis.

Oct 12, 2025

NanoXplore secures funding from the Canadian government

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

NanoXplore has announced that it has received a contribution of up to CA$2.75 million (around US$1,920,000) from the Government of Canada under the Energy Innovation Program (EIP). This support will help advance the development of ultra high-power...

Oct 12, 2025

Light-driven reaction leads to advanced hybrid nanomaterial

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Chemists use gold nanorods to transfer light energy to molecules without contact, enabling efficient, low-waste, light-driven reactions.

Oct 11, 2025

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