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Nanomaterials Take Aim at the Biggest Barriers in Renewable Energy

Nanomaterials Take Aim at the Biggest Barriers in Renewable Energy

This roadmap examines how nanomaterials, electrocatalysts, membranes, and device engineering can advance renewable energy electrochemistry. It focuses on green hydrogen from water electrolysis, electrofuels from CO2 reduction, and sustainable ammonia from nitrogen reduction, while highlighting the barriers to industrial deployment.

19 May 2026

Graphene-ITO Electrodes Show Promise for More Efficient Space Solar Power

Graphene-ITO Electrodes Show Promise for More Efficient Space Solar Power

Graphene–ITO hybrid electrodes improved nanoscale current response by about 60%, supporting more continuous conductive pathways for transparent electrode applications. The study positions graphene-enhanced ITO as a promising materials-level strategy for next-generation III-V multijunction space solar cells, while noting that device-level testing is still needed.

12 May 2026

Free-Standing 3D Na Ion Anode Material for Higher Energy Density

Free-Standing 3D Na Ion Anode Material for Higher Energy Density

Innovative bismuth-carbon nanofiber anode integrated with molybdenum disulfide demonstrates improved energy density and long-term cycling performance.

11 Mar 2026

Low-Cost Nanocoating Helps Solar Ponds Produce More Fresh Water

Low-Cost Nanocoating Helps Solar Ponds Produce More Fresh Water

Nano-ferric oxide in solar desalination ponds improves thermal efficiency and freshwater yield, as shown in a recent study in Scientific Reports.

25 Feb 2026

Plasmonic Coupling Sharpens Quasi-2D Perovskite Photodetectors

Plasmonic Coupling Sharpens Quasi-2D Perovskite Photodetectors

New study shows tuning plasmonic interactions in quasi-2D perovskite nanostripes significantly enhances photodetector performance.

10 Dec 2025

Nanosheet-to-Nanorod Shift Boosts Catalyst Efficiency for Green Hydrogen

Nanosheet-to-Nanorod Shift Boosts Catalyst Efficiency for Green Hydrogen

Nanoscale engineering of NiCoMoSeOx improves OER performance, with nanorods showing enhanced catalytic efficiency and durability for clean hydrogen generation.

22 Oct 2025

Novel Method Boosts Durability of Zinc-Ion Batteries

Novel Method Boosts Durability of Zinc-Ion Batteries

Advancements in zinc-ion batteries show promise for grid-scale storage, with a novel approach that enhances durability and safety through atomic-level control.

18 Jun 2025

3D SiOx-Embedded Porous Carbon Nanofiber Hosts for Dendrite-Free Lithium Batteries

3D SiOx-Embedded Porous Carbon Nanofiber Hosts for Dendrite-Free Lithium Batteries

A new study in Small presents a 3D SiOx-embedded porous carbon nanofiber host that stabilizes lithium-metal batteries by preventing dendrite formation and improving long-term cycling performance.

9 Jun 2025

Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Using HEA Nanocrystals

Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Using HEA Nanocrystals

A new study shows how Pd-enriched high-entropy alloy nanocrystals integrated with TiO2 dramatically boost photocatalytic hydrogen production by enhancing charge separation, adsorption energetics, and catalyst stability.

13 May 2025

Cigarette Waste as a Source for Sustainable Supercapacitors

Cigarette Waste as a Source for Sustainable Supercapacitors

Researchers have developed a one-step pyrolysis method to transform cigarette filter waste into carbon nanomaterials for supercapacitors, offering a sustainable energy storage solution and waste reduction strategy.

7 May 2025

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Nanomaterials in 2026: Commercial Adoption in Medicine, Aerospace, and 3D Printing

Nanomaterials in 2026: Commercial Adoption in Medicine, Aerospace, and 3D Printing

As nanomaterials gain commercial traction, they have the potential to revolutionize medicine, aerospace, and 3D printing, and are set to surpass $15 billion in market size by 2026.

Market Report: The Next Wave of Atomic Force Microscopy

Market Report: The Next Wave of Atomic Force Microscopy

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is pivotal in nanoscience, offering high-resolution imaging and manipulation for advancements in semiconductors and life sciences.

Could Sodium-Ion Batteries Challenge Lithium, and What Role Does Nanotechnology Play?

Could Sodium-Ion Batteries Challenge Lithium, and What Role Does Nanotechnology Play?

Sodium-ion batteries, enhanced by nanotechnology, present a viable alternative to lithium-ion, addressing sustainability and performance challenges.

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