Nanotechnology could help crops withstand drought through nanoparticles, nanobubble irrigation, water-retaining hydrogels, and nanosensors, but challenges remain.
Researchers are exploring whether engineered nanocarriers can improve delivery of drugs, genes, and RNA-based therapies to specific lung cells while reducing unwanted effects elsewhere in the body.
By Grant Webster
29 Sep 2026
Developing stretchable displays integrates quantum dot engineering and novel printing methods, addressing key challenges in performance and durability.
By Grant Webster
25 Sep 2026
Recent studies reveal how environmental weathering of polystyrene leads to nanoplastics, prompting innovative solutions through nanotechnology and microbes.
By Grant Webster
29 Jul 2026
The discovery of non-porous MOF thin films has altered our understanding of their stability and transport properties. We take a closer look.
By Grant Webster
15 Jul 2026
Nanomaterials are transforming clean energy by improving batteries, solar cells, and hydrogen systems but challenges in scaling, stability, and cost remain.
By Vladimirs Zenko
9 Jun 2026
Scaling nanomaterials for industry isn't just about increasing volume, but keeping properties consistent, stable, safe, and affordable at large scale.
What is nanoimprint lithography? This article explains how NIL works, its main variants, key applications, and the challenges limiting wider adoption.
Moore’s Law is slowing, but nanotechnology is opening new ways to keep chips getting faster, smaller, and more efficient.
By Atif Suhail
21 May 2026
NBTXR3, developed by Nanobiotix, uses hafnium nanoparticles to enhance the efficacy of radiotherapy in solid tumors, minimizing harm to surrounding tissues.
By Ankit Singh
12 May 2026