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New Nanocage Material Removes Up to 90% of Toxic PFAS from Water

According to a study funded by the American Chemical Society ES&T Engineering, researchers funded by the National Science Foundation have developed a molecular nanocage that captures the majority of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, found in water — and it outperforms traditional activated carbon filtering techniques.

15 Apr 2025

Biochar-Modified Titanium Dioxide Nanocomposites for Enhanced Water Treatment

A new study demonstrates biochar-modified titanium dioxide nanocomposites embedded in PVA films for effective dye removal and microbial disinfection in wastewater treatment.

14 Apr 2025

Light-Induced Symmetry Shifts Enable New Advances in Nanomaterials

Argonne researchers have shown that they can use light to temporarily alter the crystal symmetry within lead sulfide quantum dots. This process reduces the off-centering of lead atoms and affects the electronic properties of the quantum dots.

12 Apr 2025

N-Doped Ti3O5: Enhanced Photocatalytic Removal of Phenolic Compounds from Wastewater

A new study highlights the efficiency of nitrogen-doped Ti3O5 in removing phenolic compounds from industrial wastewater using photocatalysis under UV, visible, and sunlight.

7 Apr 2025

Boosting Hydrogen Fuel Production with TiO2 and Copper-Based MOFs

The synergy between TiO2 and HKUST-1 leads to high hydrogen evolution rates, offering a sustainable alternative to noble metal catalysts in photocatalysis.

4 Apr 2025

Novel Caffeine Sensor Based on Zn-SnO2 Nanoparticles

Innovative caffeine sensor using Zn-SnO2 nanoparticles shows potential in food safety and environmental monitoring with exceptional sensitivity and selectivity.

4 Apr 2025

Supercomputer Modeling Reveals Critical Shape Changes in Nanoparticle Seed Formation

The study offers insights into nanoparticle shape control, highlighting the role of temperature and solvent in seed particle modeling for crystal growth.

1 Apr 2025

Tribology Course: Friction, Wear, Lubrication, and Design

Join Alemnis' three-day course on tribology to master friction, wear, and lubrication, enhancing the reliability of mechanical systems with cutting-edge techniques.

From Alemnis AG 31 Mar 2025

Enhancing Heat Transfer with HPhP in Hexagonal Boron Nitride

A new study shows that coupling thermal energy into hyperbolic phonon-polariton modes in hexagonal boron nitride significantly accelerates interfacial heat transfer

31 Mar 2025

Carbon Nanohoop Technology Enables Efficient and Controlled Iron Release

A novel molecular system enables controlled iron release using green light, combining ferrocene with a carbon nanohoop for potential therapeutic applications.

28 Mar 2025