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Ultrasound makes carbon dots glow for seconds with promise for imaging and radar

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers stabilized carbon dots in a cyclodextrin framework, creating long-lasting phosphorescence and multi-color afterglow for advanced sensing and bioimaging.

Sep 27, 2025

Graphene-enhanced concrete put to the test in Sundsvall

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Along with several partners, 2D Fab has launched a trial that includes the casting of a large-scale concrete floor reinforced with the Company's graphene-based additive 2Dx® CO-NXT, at SCA Wood’s sawmill in Tunadal, Sundsvall. The goal is to ...

Sep 27, 2025

Nature-inspired nanocage serves as gold nanoparticle reactor

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers led by Professor Yi-Tsu Chan at National Taiwan University have created a giant molecular cage that mimics nature's nested structures. This layered nanocage is remarkably stable and can serve as a miniature reactor for producing g...

Sep 26, 2025

3D-printed carbon nanotube sensors show potential for smart health monitoring

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Polymer-based conductive nanocomposites, particularly those incorporating carbon nanotubes, are highly promising for the development of flexible electronics, soft robotics and wearable devices. However, CNTs are difficult to work with as they tend...

Sep 26, 2025

Stretchable light-emitting material holds promise for photon-based devices

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A research team led by the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA, or CNSI, demonstrated a new type of light-emitting material expected to be suitable for photonics—devices based on light in the same way that today's electronics are based o...

Sep 26, 2025

Toxic waste could become the next clean energy breakthrough

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Bio-tar, once seen as a toxic waste, can be transformed into bio-carbon with applications in clean energy and environmental protection. This innovation could reduce emissions, create profits, and solve a major bioenergy industry problem.

Sep 26, 2025

New catalyst turns water pollution into clean ammonia at high efficiency

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers developed a catalyst that converts nitrate pollution in water into ammonia with 94.8% efficiency, offering a cleaner alternative to the Haber-Bosch process.

Sep 26, 2025

3D printed carbon nanotube sensors for smart health monitoring

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers created stretchable, conductive CNT composites with 3D printing, powering smart insoles and wearable sensors for real-time health tracking.

Sep 26, 2025

Innovative 3D printing method enables customizable neural chips

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers used 3D printing and capillary action to create customizable neural chips, expanding design freedom for brain research, biosensors and biocomputing.

Sep 26, 2025

Molecular engineering makes zinc batteries more efficient and stable

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Molecular engineering of a zinc battery co-solvent improves plating stability, suppresses side reactions, and delivers near-perfect efficiency through a single functional group substitution.

Sep 26, 2025

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