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Toward improved desalination: Characterizing membranes in wet vs. dry states reveals dramatic differences

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A joint study by researchers from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology and the University of Texas at Austin sheds new light on the structure of membranes used in water desalination. Published in ACS Nano, the study was selected as the jour...

Aug 25, 2025

Harnessing spin loss as energy for ultra low power next generation devices

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists transform wasted spin loss into usable energy, powering a new principle for magnetic control and next-gen ultra-low power devices.

Aug 25, 2025

The first absolute superconducting switch in a magnetic device

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers found a way to fully suppress superconductivity in junctions, opening paths to non-volatile memory and energy efficient information technologies.

Aug 25, 2025

New material gives QLED displays record efficiency and lifespan

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists created a stable organic material that makes QLEDs brighter, longer lasting, and more efficient, setting a new benchmark for display performance.

Aug 25, 2025

Novel method investigates the internal structure of atoms

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers used dual-comb spectroscopy to probe atoms, revealing new samarium transitions and advancing precision tools for atomic physics.

Aug 25, 2025

AI-driven robot lab speeds discovery of advanced quantum dot materials

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Rainbow, an autonomous multi-robot lab, accelerates quantum dot discovery with AI, enabling up to 1,000 daily experiments for next-gen technologies.

Aug 25, 2025

Carbon nanotube stacks stop heat at 2600 degrees celsius

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Carbon nanotube-based film achieves record-low thermal conductivity at extreme temperatures, offering ultralight, scalable insulation for aerospace, energy, and high-temperature industrial applications.

Aug 25, 2025

Wrinkles in atomically thin materials unlock ultraefficient electronics

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists show wrinkles in 2D materials can lock electron spin with record precision, paving the way for ultracompact, energy-efficient spintronic devices.

Aug 25, 2025

Graphene molecular wires coupled with porphyrins enable magnetic and optical functions

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from Empa, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have developed a hybrid system in which porphyrins are attached to graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) in a precise and w...

Aug 23, 2025

Tiny quantum dots unlock the future of unbreakable encryption

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

By using quantum dots and smart encryption protocols, researchers overcame a 40-year barrier in quantum communication, showing that secure networks don’t need perfect hardware to outperform today’s best systems.

Aug 23, 2025

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