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Nanodevice uses sound to sculpt light, paving the way for better displays and imaging

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have found a novel way to use high-frequency acoustic waves to mechanically manipulate light at the nanometer scale. Potential applications include everything from ultrathin screens to optimized holographic VR headsets.

Aug 1, 2025

Cool new imaging method of frozen solvents shows elemental distributions in nanomaterials

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers developed a cryo-EELS/EF-TEM method to map structure and elements of nanomaterials in frozen solvents with high resolution.

Aug 1, 2025

Eco-friendly sensor enables rapid detection of pharmaceutical contaminants in water

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers developed a carbon nanofiber-based sensor that detects two drugs at once in water, offering a sensitive, low-cost, eco-friendly monitoring solution.

Aug 1, 2025

Light-powered nano-motor enables mechanical synthesis of interlocked 3D molecules

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers used a light-driven molecular motor to wind two molecular strands into an interlocked ring structure called a catenane, without forming chemical bonds.

Aug 1, 2025

Flexible optoelectronics made efficient with low-temperature hydrogen process

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists developed flexible optoelectronic device using low-temperature process with minimized thin-film defects via hydrogen dilution control.

Aug 1, 2025

Flexible silver nanowire film boosts infrared camera performance and visibility

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers create transparent silver nanowire electrodes to improve IR cameras, enabling clearer imaging and flexible designs for real-world applications.

Aug 1, 2025

Empa project sets out to develop scalable graphene-based supercapacitors

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers at Empa are developing graphene-based supercapacitors, as part of a project that is supported by Bridge, a joint funding program of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Innosuisse.

Aug 1, 2025

CEDR and Coventry City Council test graphene-enhanced asphalt in Coventry

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

The Centre of Excellence for Decarbonizing Roads (CEDR) has joined forces with Coventry City Council to conduct pioneering paving material trials. CEDR, a cornerstone of ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonizing Local Roads, is focused on evaluating innova...

Aug 1, 2025

Simulations reveal the secret to strengthening carbon fiber

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber is a staple in aerospace and high-performance vehicles — and now, scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a way to make it even stronger.

Jul 31, 2025

Recent use of graphene-enhanced cement in a project between GEIC, CEMEX UK, Galliford Try, Sika, and Northumbrian Water

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

According to reports, a novel concrete formulation, CoMLaG, developed through collaboration between the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), Cemex UK, Galliford Try, Sika, and Northumbrian Water, was recently laid on site, delivering a m...

Jul 31, 2025

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