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Graphene Oxide in Concrete: How the Nano-Scale is Revolutionizing the Macro-scale

A recent study investigates the combination of steel fibers and graphene oxide in improving concrete strength, potentially revolutionizing the future of construction.

4 Aug 2025

Graphene Antibacterial Coating for Improved Wound Dressings

Researchers at the National Graphene Institute have created a novel antibacterial coating that might enhance cleanliness in healthcare, consumer, and industrial items.

30 Jul 2025

Clean Laser Technique Creates Ultra-Pure Nanoparticles for Smarter Machines

Researchers develop a clean, scalable laser-based method to produce ultra-pure nanoparticles, paving the way for advanced sensors, artificial synapses, and human-machine interfaces.

22 Jul 2025

Composite Structures with Extremely Small Amounts of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Show Multifunctionality Independent of Additive Defectiveness

The Skoltech Laboratory of Nanomaterials, along with the Ural Federal University and the Institute of Engineering Science Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, have published their findings on how single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) can be used to create multifunctional composite structures regardless of their quality when used in extremely small amounts.

18 Jul 2025

Research Reveals Nanoflowers’ Potential for Supporting Brain Health

At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, a new branch of brain science is blooming at the molecular scale — with nanoflowers.

18 Jul 2025

Researchers Investigate How Hydrophobic Surfaces Trap Nanoplastics

Scientists uncover how hydrophobic surfaces trap nanoplastics, offering fresh insight into their movement and impact on soil and water systems.

15 Jul 2025

New Microtronic WaferWeight Precisely Monitors Semiconductor Wafer Mass During Macro Defect Inspection

Microtronic, maker of advanced macro defect inspection systems and software, has announced a convenient and highly precise way to monitor the weights of semiconductor wafers at the same time as defects are being inspected – all on a single tool.

9 Jul 2025

Dotz Partners with Carbon Capture Inc. to Advance Kilogram-Scale Sorbent Trials

Dotz Nano Limited (“Dotz”), a leading developer of innovative climate and industrial nanotechnologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with direct air capture (DAC) leader, CarbonCapture Inc. (CCI) to expand the evaluation of Dotz’s high-performance DAC sorbent material.

7 Jul 2025

Nanocrystals Carrying Radioisotopes Offer New Hope for Cancer Treatment

Scientists have developed tiny nanocrystal particles made up of isotopes of the elements lanthanum, vanadium, and oxygen. They can carry isotopes of elements like actinium and radium for targeted alpha therapy for cancer.

4 Jul 2025

New Flexible Material Senses Temperature Without External Power

Researchers have developed a flexible, transparent sensor that can detect temperature changes in real time without needing an external power source. The device, made from a polymer infused with ionic liquids, could improve thermal monitoring in wearable electronics.

2 Jul 2025