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

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

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

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

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

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

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

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

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

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

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

Aug 18, 2025

Lightweight bamboo-based nanocomposite significantly improves electromagnetic shielding

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Bamboo-based carbon composites with hollow magnetic nanostructures achieve high electromagnetic shielding through absorption, combining low weight, structural integrity, and thermal performance for advanced electronic applications.

Aug 18, 2025

Gold nanostars and light-sound imaging team up against cancer

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

By combining high-res imaging tools with light-absorbing nanostars, researchers can more precisely treat cancerous tumors.

Aug 18, 2025

X-ray laser looks into the tiniest deformations of atomic lattices

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists directly observed tiny lattice deformations in quantum dots caused by electron-hole pairs, key for advancing solar cells and LEDs.

Aug 18, 2025

New graphene-enhanced golf clothing line to be launched by KAIST and partners

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

K-golfwear brand LUVERO is planning to utilize graphene in order to move onto the global stage. A few days ago, the company signed an MOU with KAIST's Professor Kim Sang-wook’s research team and his new graphene materials startup Grapheneol, ...

Aug 18, 2025

Dovetail launches graphene-enhanced workwear for women

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

U.S-based women's workwear brand Dovetail has launched a graphene-enhanced collection said to be “smarter, lighter, stronger and more comfortable than ever”. The brand's recently launched Graphene Collection is a line of work pants infus...

Aug 18, 2025

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