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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 25, 2025 Researchers from Delft University of Technology and Brown University have introduced a breakthrough in nanotechnology with the development of large-scale, ultrathin lightsails, poised to accelerate advances in both space travel and experimental physics. Published in Nature Communications, their work outlines novel materials and techniques that yield the thinnest extensive reflectors ever fabricated. Lightsails function as ultra-light, mirror-like membranes that harness the force of laser-driven ra ... read more |
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3D nanotech blankets offer new path to clean drinking waterColumbus OH (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Researchers have developed a new material that, by harnessing the power of sunlight, can clear water of dangerous pollutants. Created through a combination of soft chemistry gels and electrosp ... more  
Nanocellulose infused with red onion extract shields solar cells from UV degradationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have developed a bio-based film that provides high-performance UV protection for solar cells, utilizing nanocellulose treated with red onion skin ex ... more  
Constellation of student-built satellites launched into orbit from CaliforniaParis, France (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 A record-setting constellation of nine nanosatellites, developed by Israeli high school students, has been successfully launched into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. ... more 
HKUST advances nanoscale research to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiencySydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 10, 2025 The School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made a breakthrough in understanding the nanoscale behavior of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This advance ... more |
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Diamonds are forever-But not in nanodevicesBoulder CO (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 Ultrawide-bandgap semiconductors-such as diamond-are promising for next-generation electronics due to a larger energy gap between the valence and conduction bands, allowing them to handle higher vol ... more |
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DEWA Leverages Nanosatellites to Enhance Utility ManagementBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 In 2022, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) partnered with Kongsberg NanoAvionics to develop and launch two advanced nanosatellites-one 3U and one 6U. These satellites are equipped wit ... more  
Mizzou scientists leverage layered crystals for next-gen energy solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 27, 2025 University of Missouri researchers are delving into the nanoscale properties of halide perovskites, a material that could revolutionize energy-efficient optoelectronic technologies. By examining its ... more 
Orchestrating nanoscale exploration for quantum scienceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2025 Light, matter, and their interactions form the foundation of Randall Goldsmith's pioneering research at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. As a chemistry professor, Goldsmith directs these funda ... more 
Scale-up fabrication of perovskite quantum dotsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2025 Quantum dots, tiny semiconductor nanomaterials known for their color-tunable and highly efficient photoluminescence, have revolutionized display technologies such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs), ... more |
 
Autonomous AI assistant develops advanced nanostructuresBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 Understanding the properties of materials often requires examining more than just their chemical composition. The spatial arrangement of molecules within atomic lattice structures or material surfac ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Rice researchers unveil 'surprising' breakthrough in carbon nanotube recyclingHouston TX (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 In a significant step toward creating a sustainable and circular economy, Rice University researchers have published a landmark study in the journal Carbon demonstrating that carbon nanotube (CNT) f ... more  
Engineering quantum entanglement at the nanoscaleNew York NY (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 Physicists have spent more than a century measuring and making sense of the strange ways that photons, electrons, and other subatomic particles interact at extremely ... more  
Nano rainbows advance the light spectrum at the nanoscaleSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 Since lasers emerged in 1960, nonlinear optics has sought to expand light's spectral range and generate new frequency components. Among the many techniques, supercontinuum (SC) generation is notable ... more 
Novel graphene ribbons poised to advance quantum technologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an innovative graphene nanoribbon (GNR) that could pave the way for advances in quantum electronics and computing. Known as t ... more |
New nanocrystals offer potential for faster energy-efficient computingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 A collaborative team, including an Oregon State University chemistry researcher, has developed luminescent nanocrystals capable of switching between light and dark states at remarkable speeds, pavin ... more  
Commercial tea bags identified as major source of microplastics in infusionsMadrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 01, 2025 Plastic pollution continues to pose a critical challenge, with micro and nanoplastic (MNPLs) contamination emerging as a growing concern for both environmental and human health. ... more 
Nanotechnology discovery unlocks unique molecular interactions using lightParis, France (SPX) Dec 28, 2024 Researchers at the University of Bologna, led by Prof. Alberto Credi, have developed an innovative method to manipulate molecular assembly using light energy. This approach allows for the creation o ... more 
Buried interface engineering drives advances in tin-lead perovskite solar cell efficiencySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 A team led by Prof. Meng Li from Henan University's School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering has unveiled an innovative approach to overcoming stability and efficiency challenges in tin-lead ... more |
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New solar material advances green hydrogen productionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 Researchers in nano-scale chemistry have made a significant stride in advancing the sustainable and efficient production of hydrogen from water using solar energy. A collaborative internationa ... more  
Significant progress in engineering biology for clean energyLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 The University of Liverpool has unveiled an innovative approach to sustainable hydrogen production through a new light-driven hybrid nanoreactor. The development combines biological efficiency with ... more 
Scientists create aligned nanotubes using tungsten disulfideTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have successfully synthesized tungsten disulfide nanotubes that uniformly align in the same direction. Using a sapphire substrate and precise chemical va ... more  
Advancing two-dimensional gold monolayer researchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Researchers have achieved a significant milestone in nanomaterials by synthesizing nearly freestanding nanostructured two-dimensional (2D) gold monolayers. These advanced materials exhibit potential ... more |
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Unveiling a hydrogen-controlled nano-switch in electron transport proteinsOsaka, Japan (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Researchers at Osaka University have unveiled a groundbreaking mechanism that controls the electric potential of a universal "electron carrier" protein involved in redox reactions - processes critic ... more |
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Dongguk University creates stretchable gel nanogenerators for wearable techTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Imagine a world where wearable devices seamlessly integrate into clothing, powering gadgets and offering secure user interactions. Researchers at Dongguk University have unveiled a gel polymer-based ... more 
Controlling atomic-scale reactions marks a major leap forwardLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Scientists at the University of Bath have made a significant advance in nanotechnology, unveiling a method to control atomic-level chemical reactions. This achievement is expected to enhance fundame ... more 
New nanomaterial offers potential for antimicrobial applicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Researchers at Rice University have developed a new type of halide perovskite nanocrystal (HPNC) that demonstrates significant promise as a stable and effective antimicrobial agent. The innovation, ... more 
ESA awards euro 34.6 million NanoMagSat contract to Open CosmosParis, France (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a euro 34.6 million contract to Open Cosmos for the development, launch, and commissioning of the NanoMagSat Scout satellite constellation. This mission ... more |
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