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Photonic‑crystal light sail demonstrates 90% reflectivity for laser propulsion

Researchers have built a photonic‑crystal light sail (PCLS) using a three‑dielectric nanostructure of germanium pillars, air holes, and a polymer matrix. Simulations and electron‑beam fabricated prototypes show about 90 % reflectivity at a 1.2 µm wavelength and the ability to generate continuous thrust when illuminated by a 100‑kW laser.

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News•Feb 6, 2026

Research Progress on Nickel‐Based Materials in Supercapacitors: A Review of Electrode Materials and Device Properties

Recent research highlights nickel-based materials as promising electrodes for supercapacitors, combining high conductivity, reactivity, and specific capacity. The review details synthesis routes, multimorphological nanostructures, and synergistic material‑modification strategies supported by theoretical calculations. It also identifies persistent challenges such as complex fabrication and limited thermal stability, while outlining optimization pathways for next‑generation devices. Overall, the paper provides a roadmap for designing high‑performance nickel‑based supercapacitor electrodes.

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Research Progress on Nickel‐Based Materials in Supercapacitors: A Review of Electrode Materials and Device Properties

Laser‐Shocked RuO2–FeCo2O4 Interface for Ultralow‐Voltage Hydrazine Splitting and Autonomous Hydrogen Production

From Electronic Structure to Catalytic Function: Rare Earth–Driven Strategies for CO2 Electroreduction

Highly Selective Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants by ZnO@C Core–Shell Nanoparticles Via Superoxide Radical Pathway

Defect Engineering in Large‐Scale CVD‐Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics

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Delivery of Antisense Oligonucleotides Using the Nano‐Cell Vesicle Technology System (nCVTs) for Targeted Cancer Therapy

Synergistic Integration of Quantum Materials with Smart Electrolytes for Next‐Generation Multifunctional Supercapacitors: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Recent Advancement of the Cobalt‐Based Catalysts for Gaseous Pollutants Emission Control

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CO2 Hydrogenation‐Induced Size‐Dependent Strong Metal‐Support Interactions in Platinum/Titanium Dioxide Catalysts

Printable Potentiometric Ion‐Selective Electrodes Based on Carbon Fiber and Ti3C2Tx MXene Nanoflakes: Eliminating Complex Modifications (Small 8/2026)

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Design of Experiments (DoE)‐Optimized Polymeric Oxytocin Nanoparticles for Enhanced Nose‐to‐Brain Delivery

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Advancements in Catalytic Technologies for Chemical Hydrogen Storage: Materials, Mechanisms, and Future Prospects

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New 2D Material Combines Magnetism and Quantum Properties at Room Temperature

Nanomaterial Restoration of Colossal Statues on Mount Nemrut (Türkiye)

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Research Progress on Nickel‐Based Materials in Supercapacitors: A Review of Electrode Materials and Device Properties

Laser‐Shocked RuO2–FeCo2O4 Interface for Ultralow‐Voltage Hydrazine Splitting and Autonomous Hydrogen Production

From Electronic Structure to Catalytic Function: Rare Earth–Driven Strategies for CO2 Electroreduction

Highly Selective Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants by ZnO@C Core–Shell Nanoparticles Via Superoxide Radical Pathway

Defect Engineering in Large‐Scale CVD‐Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics

Biomass‐Derived Carbon for Boosting Photocatalysis

Photocatalysis‐Assisted Silver Reduction via ZnO Nanoparticles for High‐Resolution, Flexible, and Etch‐Free Printed Electronics

Delivery of Antisense Oligonucleotides Using the Nano‐Cell Vesicle Technology System (nCVTs) for Targeted Cancer Therapy

Synergistic Integration of Quantum Materials with Smart Electrolytes for Next‐Generation Multifunctional Supercapacitors: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Recent Advancement of the Cobalt‐Based Catalysts for Gaseous Pollutants Emission Control

Establishing Hybrid Electrode Frameworks via Hierarchical Integration of MOFs and Conducting Polymers for Multidimensional Redox Synergy

CO2 Hydrogenation‐Induced Size‐Dependent Strong Metal‐Support Interactions in Platinum/Titanium Dioxide Catalysts

Printable Potentiometric Ion‐Selective Electrodes Based on Carbon Fiber and Ti3C2Tx MXene Nanoflakes: Eliminating Complex Modifications (Small 8/2026)

Atomic Structure Control of Graphene Oxide by Cascading Oxidation and Its Efficient Binding to Aromatic Compounds

Design of Experiments (DoE)‐Optimized Polymeric Oxytocin Nanoparticles for Enhanced Nose‐to‐Brain Delivery

Recent Advances in Strong Metal‐Support Interaction Engineering for Dry Reforming of Methane Catalysts

Versatile Organic Materials Advancing Non‐Metal Ion Storage in Zinc Batteries

Multimodal Phototherapy‐ and Ferroptosis‐Enhanced Ga(III) Supramolecular Nanomicelle for Tumor Theranostics

Mechanical Threshold‐Guided Harvesting of Microalgal Therapeutics via Designer Nanovesicles

Carbon Nanotube Artificial Muscles Multistimuli Actuation Mechanisms and Emerging Applications

Dual‐Function Interface Engineering of SnO2 Electron Transport Layers: Wettability Enhancement and Work Function Tuning for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar...

Advancements in Catalytic Technologies for Chemical Hydrogen Storage: Materials, Mechanisms, and Future Prospects

Defect Engineering in Large‐Scale CVD‐Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics (Small 8/2026)

Water Confined in Sub‐Nanochannels of Supramolecular Crystals Exhibiting Ice‐Water‐Like Phase Transition Near Room Temperature

Researchers Break Materials Theory with a New Type of Plastic