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Graphene quantum dot-integrated nanocomposites could help fight brain tumors

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Scientists from India have studied the use of graphene quantum dot-integrated nanocomposites as a novel therapeutic strategy against glioblastoma, an aggressive and treatment-resistant type of brain tumor.

Aug 9, 2025

Triggered interfacial synthesis strategy enables rapid customization of ultrathin 2D metal-organic framework membranes

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Energy-efficient membrane technologies are essential for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in industrial separations.

Aug 8, 2025

Ultrathin metal and semiconductor films emit multicolor light, paving way for new optical sensing devices

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A new breakthrough in the field of physics led by doctoral student Yueming Yan could allow for the creation of small, thin, low-power optical devices to be used in both medical imaging and environmental sensing.

Aug 8, 2025

Room-temperature synthesis produces hollow nanodome catalyst, slashing fuel cell costs and extending life

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Hydrogen fuel cells, which produce electricity with high efficiency and zero greenhouse gas emissions, are gaining attention as a next-generation clean energy technology. However, their commercialization has been limited by performance degradation...

Aug 8, 2025

3D holographic imaging tracks lysosomal changes in live cells without chemical labels

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A team of researchers from the Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems of the National Research Council of Italy (ISASI-CNR) and the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM) has developed a method to observe lysosomes in l...

Aug 8, 2025

Water in nanospace: Surfaces, not confinement, rule until the thinnest limits

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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have upended assumptions about how water behaves when squeezed into atom-scale spaces. By applying spectroscopic tools together with the machine learning simulation technique to water co...

Aug 8, 2025

Chiral nanostars reveal how molecular twists shape complex materials

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Chiral gold nanostars show how molecular asymmetry transfers to high-symmetry nanoparticles, producing structures with distinctive optical behavior and enhanced molecular detection.

Aug 8, 2025

When flaws become features: Turning defects into brighter perovskite emission

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Engineered atomic faults in perovskites boost light emission by nearly 80 percent and improve stability, offering new design strategies for brighter, more durable optoelectronic devices.

Aug 8, 2025

Surfaces control water behavior in nanospace until extreme thinness

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Scientists reveal surfaces, not confinement, govern water in nanospace, with changes only appearing when thickness drops below about one nanometer.

Aug 8, 2025

Volexion ships samples of graphene‑coated cathode materials to global battery manufacturers

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Volexion, a graphene-enhanced battery materials company, has announced it has shipped its first product samples to tier‑one manufacturers worldwide. Initial recipients reportedly include leading automotive OEMs, top global cell producers, and U.S....

Aug 7, 2025

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