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2D Janus Materials Could Harvest Abundant Hydrogen Fuel

Several studies have predicted that the water splitting reaction could be catalysed by certain groups of 2D materials – each measuring just a few atoms thick.

24 Feb 2023

Microscopy Technique Hold Promise For Studying Spin Frustration

A recent study published in the Science Bulletin details the use of a highly sensitive scanning superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) microscope to investigate the behavior of the ferromagnetic material ABC-stacked CrBr3 in the absence of a magnetic field.

By Hussain Ahmed 24 Feb 2023

Could Graphene Residues Damage Human Health?

Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) are carbon-based nanoparticles, commonly used as a nanofiller to improve the electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and flame retardancy of polymers.

By Dr. Priyom Bose 24 Feb 2023

2D Boron-Based Advancements Require More Attention

A recent review article published in the journal Nano Research Energy provides an overview of the evolution and synthesis of borophene.

By Hussain Ahmed 24 Feb 2023

Coronavirus Disinfectants Become More Effective with Nanomaterial

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the usage of disinfectants based on peroxide has skyrocketed.

23 Feb 2023

Enhancing Graphene Bilayer’s Superconductivity

About 10 years ago, scientists announced the discovery of a new class of ultrathin materials that could compete with the exceptional optical and electrical characteristics of graphene, a type of carbon discovered in 2004 that fascinates both scientists and engineers.

23 Feb 2023

Particle Works is Optimizing mRNA-LNP Formulation with Automated Microfluidic Systems

Particle Works, a leading provider of game-changing microfluidic nanoparticle synthesis platforms, is collaborating with NanoVation Therapeutics UK to reduce the time and costs associated with the screening of new lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations for use in drug delivery applications.

23 Feb 2023

Innovations Created by 2012 DOE Early Career Award Winner

The DOE Early Career Research Program Award allowed me to form a team of passionate scientists and engineers. Together we developed the novel synchrotron X-ray scanning tunneling microscopy (SX-STM) technique and constructed a one-of-a-kind microscope.

22 Feb 2023

Using Self-Assembling Nanoparticles in Solar Energy Harvesting

A promising eco-friendly energy harvesting method called solar-thermal technology has a crucial role to play in resolving the crisis of fossil fuel energy.

22 Feb 2023

ALIO Industries Steps up to Meet Demands of Laser Processing Applications

Leading nanometer-precision motion control specialist, ALIO Industries, has developed motion control solutions perfectly matched for a range of exacting laser processing applications.

From ALIO Industries 22 Feb 2023

Biocytogen Launches “Nano 100 Project” to Develop Fully Human Nanobody Therapeutics for Over 100 Targets

Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd. ("Biocytogen") today announced the launch of the “Nano 100 Project”, which aims to develop fully human nanobody drugs for over 100 targets.

21 Feb 2023

Unique Design Secures Unprecedented Stability at 600X Magnification on New Digital Dicroscope from TAGARNO

TAGARNO’s new FRONT digital microscopes solves a common problem for microscope operators: interference from nearby vibrations.

From TAGARNO 21 Feb 2023

Quantum Motion Raises £42 Million Investment Round Led by Bosch Ventures

Quantum Motion, a UK-based quantum computing scale-up founded by Professor John Morton, UCL, and Professor Simon Benjamin, Oxford University, has raised over £42 million in equity funding from some of the world’s leading quantum and technology investors.

21 Feb 2023

New Paragraf Manufacturing Facility to Massively Boost Production of Graphene-Based Electronic Devices

Paragraf, the first company in the world to deliver a scalable approach to graphene electronic device manufacturing, has taken possession of a second manufacturing site in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

From Paragraf Ltd. 21 Feb 2023

Watercycle Technologies Ltd Signs Agreement with Energia Minerals Srl to Test Direct Lithium Extraction and Crystallization System on Italian Geothermal Lithium Barring Brines

Manchester based Watercycle Technologies Ltd, a deep tech company focused on developing sustainable, high-yield, low-cost, mineral extraction and water treatment systems has signed an agreement with Energia Minerals Srl, a subsidiary of ASX listed Altamin Limited, to produce lithium carbonate from Energia’s Galería EL geothermal brine projects in the Lazio Region of central Italy utilising Watercycle’s proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction and Crystallisation technology.

From Watercycle Technologies Ltd 21 Feb 2023