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
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
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
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
Scientists created amphiphilic MXene that disperses in water and organic solvents, enabling coatings, EMI shielding, and battery applications at scale.
Aug 18, 2025
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
Researchers developed a nanoparticle ultrasound system that releases drugs precisely in the body, reducing side effects and sparing healthy cells.
Aug 18, 2025
Researchers developed a new method to create single-crystalline nanoporous iron oxide with controlled pores and size, achieving enhanced catalytic performance.
Aug 18, 2025
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
By combining high-res imaging tools with light-absorbing nanostars, researchers can more precisely treat cancerous tumors.
Aug 18, 2025
