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Breakthrough mirror-image nanopores open door to new biomedical applications

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

For the first time, researchers have successfully fabricated and characterized a fully functional mirror-image nanopore—a molecular gateway built entirely from D-amino acids, the mirror-image forms of the natural building blocks of proteins. The w...

Oct 13, 2025

Study finds nanofiltration membranes most effective in tackling pharmaceutical pollution

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A comprehensive review of scientific literature has identified nanofiltration (NF) membrane technologies as the most effective method for removing pharmaceutical contaminants from water sources, according to researchers from the University of Shar...

Oct 13, 2025

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

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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

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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

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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

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