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High-conductivity amphiphilic MXene can be dispersed in a wide range of solvents

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Dr. Seon Joon Kim and his team at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)'s Convergence Research Center for SEIF have developed a high-conductivity amphiphilic MXene material that can be dispersed in water, polar and nonpolar org...

Aug 18, 2025

X-ray flashes reveal how electron-hole pairs tug at atoms inside quantum dots

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When light hits solar cells, so-called electron-hole pairs are created: the electrons are excited and can move almost freely in the material—i.e. to generate electricity. The electrons will leave 'positive gaps," so-called holes, in the ...

Aug 18, 2025

Vapor-based method controls crystallinity of pore walls in nanospaces

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Metal oxide materials with nanoscale pores have been applied and studied in a wide range of fields, including as catalysts, adsorption and separation materials, and energy materials. Among them, single-crystalline nanoporous metal oxides—with inte...

Aug 18, 2025

New method probes cancer cell messengers that weaken immune system

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Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system's ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Purdue University's W. Andy Tao and his associates have developed a new way to study these processes. They demonstrated the...

Aug 18, 2025

Carbon nanotube 'smart windows' offer energy savings by modulating near-infrared light transmission

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Half of the sun's radiant energy falls outside of the visible spectrum. On a cold day, this extra infrared light provides additional warmth to residential and commercial buildings. On a warm day, it leads to unwanted heating that must be deal...

Aug 18, 2025

MXene as a frame for 2D water films shows new properties

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Water still has unknown sides. When water is forced into two dimensions by enclosing it in appropriate materials, new properties, phase transitions, and structures emerge. MXenes as a class of materials offer a unique platform for exploring these ...

Aug 18, 2025

High conductivity MXene materials that disperse in water, polar and non-polar solvents

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Scientists created amphiphilic MXene that disperses in water and organic solvents, enabling coatings, EMI shielding, and battery applications at scale.

Aug 18, 2025

Light activated nanozymes clear drug resistant infections and promote wound healing

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A multifunctional nanoparticle targets infection, releases nitric oxide, and uses light-triggered heating to eliminate bacteria and support healing in diabetic wounds with drug-resistant biofilms.

Aug 18, 2025

Ultrasound-activated nanoparticles could deliver drugs with fewer side effects

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Researchers developed a nanoparticle ultrasound system that releases drugs precisely in the body, reducing side effects and sparing healthy cells.

Aug 18, 2025

A novel technology to control crystallinity of nanopore walls

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Researchers developed a new method to create single-crystalline nanoporous iron oxide with controlled pores and size, achieving enhanced catalytic performance.

Aug 18, 2025

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