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Quantum dots unlock powerful new light-driven reactions in organic chemistry

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Chemists develop a quantum dot system that uses 99% less energy to drive tough organic reactions, offering a leap forward in visible-light photocatalysis.

Jul 4, 2025

Tiny minerals help heal wounds faster by growing new blood vessels

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists discovered that nanosilicates can help the body grow new blood vessels, which is essential for healing wounds and damaged tissues. This finding could lead to better treatments for injuries and faster recovery after surgeries.

Jul 4, 2025

Conductive polymer optimized for stretchable electronics in wearable biosensors

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Transfer printing with plasticizers enhances PEDOT:PSS, boosting both conductivity and stretchability through substrate-driven diffusion.

Jul 4, 2025

AI-created materials could make your energy bill cheaper

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

New materials developed using machine learning and artificial intelligence could, among other things, keep your house cooler and reduce energy bills.

Jul 4, 2025

A new method for growing uniform trilayer graphene at industrial scale

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Researchers developed a copper-based growth process that produces large-area trilayer graphene films with uniform thickness and improved mechanical strength.

Jul 4, 2025

Versarien extends graphene licensing deal with Montana Química

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Versarien has announced that it has extended its existing manufacturing license agreement, and know-how license and technical assistance agreement, with Montana Química LTDA, initially announced in March 2024.

Jul 4, 2025

All-in-one smart nanomaterial shows promise for cancer diagnosis, treatment and immune response induction

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science has successfully developed a nanomaterial capable of simultaneously performing cancer diagnosis, treatment, and immune response induction. Compared to conventional nanomaterials that only perfo...

Jul 3, 2025

A new quantum dot photoreductant uses 99% less light energy for organic reactions

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Chemists at the School of Science of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently made significant progress in photocatalysis by unveiling a "super" photoreductant, marking a major advancement in organic synth...

Jul 3, 2025

Hydrogen catalysis restores magnetism in platinum-based thin films

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers use hydrogen's catalytic action in platinum to reverse magnetization loss, boosting durability of thin-film magnetic materials for chip tech.

Jul 3, 2025

Killing cancer with radioactive nanocrystals

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Scientists have developed tiny nanocrystal particles made up of isotopes of the elements lanthanum, vanadium, and oxygen for use in treating cancer.

Jul 3, 2025

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