Tailored Supramolecular Self‐Assembly Nanoporous Carbon Toward Zinc Ion Hybrid Supercapacitor Application
Researchers have introduced a supramolecular self‑assembly route to produce a nanoporous carbon with uniform ~10 Å pores and reinforced nitrogen doping. The “twin template” method uses heavy bio‑oil precursors to create a carbon fiber mesh that serves as an efficient cathode for zinc‑ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZIHCs). Density functional theory shows rapid transport of hydrated Zn(H2O)6²⁺ ions, and the KAc‑MgCit‑NPC sample delivers more than a 34 % increase in energy density compared with typical porous carbons.
Attapulgite Template for Oxygen Vacancies Boost of Manganese Dioxide Nanozymes With High Oxidase‐Like Activity
Researchers used natural attapulgite as a template to create oxygen vacancies in MnO2 nanozymes, dramatically boosting oxidase-like activity. Surface hydroxyl groups on ATP weaken Mn‑O bonds, lowering the energy barrier for vacancy formation. The engineered nanozyme achieves a Michaelis constant...
Self‐Assembled Nanostructured Microgels with Reconfigurable Morphologies
Researchers have introduced a new class of bent‑core amphiphiles that self‑assemble into fibrillar, tubular and helical organogels. These organogels can be emulsified in water, producing nanostructured microgels that preserve the internal liquid‑crystalline architecture. By incorporating fluorocarbon oils, the droplets form...
In Situ Cu‐N Sites: Weak Interactions Drive Strong Catalysis by Mimicking Cu–His Metallocofactor
Researchers introduced imidazole into copper‑oxide nanozyme systems, creating reversible Cu‑N active sites that mimic the Cu‑His pocket of natural phenolic oxidases. This dynamic coordination replaced static Cu‑O centers and boosted the oxidation rate of 2,4‑chlorophenol by 110‑fold. Electrochemical data revealed...
Electron‐Rich Platinum Atoms in Lattice of Nickel‐Iron Layered Double Hydroxide Enhance Seawater Electrolysis
Researchers doped sub‑percent platinum atoms into the lattice of nickel‑iron layered double hydroxide, creating the PtNiFe‑D15 catalyst. In alkaline seawater the catalyst achieves 1000 mA cm⁻² at only 217 mV overpotential, far outperforming commercial 20 wt% Pt/C. The electron‑rich Pt sites and oxygen‑vacancy‑induced Ni...
Superhydrophobic Coatings with Perfluorinated Metal–Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance
Researchers have developed a superhydrophobic coating by spray‑depositing fluorinated UIO‑66 metal‑organic framework (MOF) nanoparticles onto an epoxy resin matrix. The hierarchical coating delivers exceptional corrosion resistance, maintaining impedance values roughly seven orders of magnitude higher than bare Q235 steel after...
Amorphous Red Phosphorus: Host–Guest Assembly with Cyclodextrin
Researchers have demonstrated that amorphous red phosphorus (ARP) can form host‑guest complexes with α‑ and β‑cyclodextrins in aqueous solution, creating water‑soluble pseudo‑polyrotaxanes. β‑CD, whose 0.60 nm cavity matches ARP’s 0.582 nm width, threads rapidly, while α‑CD requires conformational distortion and achieves only...
Reconstruction Induced Dynamic Incorporation of Zn Into Cobalt Hydroxide via Synergistic Structural Evolution for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
The researchers present a ZnO@CoMoO4 core‑shell electrocatalyst where ZnO nanorods dissolve during operation, dynamically doping the reconstructed Co(OH)2 with zinc. This Zn‑doped Co(OH)2 achieves a hydrogen evolution reaction overpotential of 40 mV at 10 mA cm⁻² and maintains 65 mV in simulated seawater. The...
Facile Access to Energy‐Efficient Heterostructured Films via Scalable Planar Frontal Polymerization
Researchers introduced a planar frontal polymerization (FP) method that couples self‑propagating polymer curing with gravity‑driven microsphere assembly to create heterogeneous films. The technique yields a high‑crystallinity colloidal photonic crystal layer that reflects 96% of solar radiation and emits 98% of...
Strength in Synergy: MoS2‐VS4 Nano‐Architecture Modified with Reduced Graphene Oxide as a Robust Electrocatalyst for Overall Water Splitting
Researchers engineered a 2D heterostructure combining MoS2, VS4, and reduced graphene oxide (r‑GO) to serve as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for water splitting. The catalyst delivers a low overpotential of 104 mV for the hydrogen evolution reaction and 236 mV for the oxygen...
Metallic Transport in Pseudocubic Quaternary Diamondoid Thermoelectric Semiconductor
Researchers have demonstrated that CdSe‑doped Cu₂ZnSnSe₄ exhibits metallic transport, achieving a room‑temperature electrical conductivity of 1,200 S cm⁻¹. Substituting 10 % of Sn⁴⁺ with Cd²⁺ raises carrier concentration to ~10²¹ cm⁻³ while preserving the pseudocubic lattice. Adding a small fraction of Ag further lowers...
Interfacial Bidirectional Anchoring for CsPbI3 Phase Stabilization in Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers introduced a bidirectional anchoring strategy using 1‑Methyl‑3‑(3‑sulfopropyl)‑1H‑imidazol‑3‑ium chloride (SM Cl) to stabilize the black phase of inorganic perovskite CsPbI3. The sulfonate group binds Cs⁺ while the imidazole coordinates the [PbI₆]⁴⁻ octahedra, creating compressive strain that suppresses phase transition. Inverted perovskite...
Facile Synthesis of Sodium Titanate Nanosheets as Promising Electrode Material for High Power and Energy Density Supercapacitors
Researchers have developed sodium titanate (NTO) nanosheets via solid‑state sintering as a high‑performance supercapacitor electrode. The material delivers 670 F/g at 1 A/g and retains 175 F/g at 10 A/g, with 98.5 % coulombic efficiency over 5,000 cycles. An asymmetric device pairing NTO with activated...
Multi‐Dimensional Engineering Enables Interfacial and Mechanical Stability of Mesoporous Carbon Anode for Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Researchers have engineered a rigid‑flexible MC@MXene‑CNT composite that encapsulates mesoporous carbon spheres with Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets and interwoven carbon nanotubes. This multi‑dimensional architecture preserves the high surface area of the carbon while leveraging MXene’s surface chemistry and CNTs’ conductivity to...
Yield‐Stress Composite Fluids With High Thermal Conductivity and Tunable Rheology via Hierarchical Filler Architecture
Researchers introduced a yield‑stress composite fluid that combines liquid‑like flowability with solid‑like rigidity by embedding multi‑sized aluminum nitride (AlN) particles in a polydimethylsiloxane matrix. The hierarchical filler architecture creates dense thermal pathways, delivering a thermal conductivity of 12.0 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ while maintaining...
Plaid Technologies Announces Graphene-Enhanced Cement Platform Progress
Plaid Technologies completed internal validation of a graphene‑enhanced cement additive that can be mixed like conventional cement. The new ready‑to‑blend formulation replaces the company’s earlier mechanical modification system, removing the need for specialized equipment on‑site. Centralized production delivers tighter formulation...
New SLAC Method Guides Better Cell Slice Preparation for Cryo-ET Imaging
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory researchers have introduced a tri‑coincident system that synchronizes a scanning electron microscope, an ion‑beam mill, and an optical microscope to guide cryogenic electron tomography (cryo‑ET) sample preparation. By exploiting interference patterns in fluorescent light emitted from...
Haydale Completes SMCC Acquisition and Associated Fundraise
Haydale has completed its acquisition of Intelligent Resource Management Limited, trading as SaveMoneyCutCarbon (SMCC), after raising roughly £5.75 million in associated fundraising. The deal brings SMCC’s Impact Partner Programme and JustHeat technology under Haydale’s graphene‑enabled portfolio, creating immediate cross‑selling opportunities. SMCC’s...
Vertical Translation Stages with Magnetic Counterbalance Combine Dynamics with Nanometer Precision
Physik Instrumente (PI) has launched the V‑571.Z vertical translation stage, featuring a user‑adjustable magnetic counterbalance and direct‑drive linear motor for friction‑free, high‑dynamic motion. The compact 95 mm wide design supports up to 4 kg loads with 25 mm or 50 mm travel and offers...
New Graphene-Based Laser Transfer Method Could Advance Flexible Electronics
Researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology unveiled a self‑aligned laser transfer (SALT) technique that leverages a thermal conductivity gradient carbon (TCGC) layer to move microchips with micrometer precision without needing exact laser‑to‑die alignment. The TCGC, formed by UV‑laser‑induced...
Resolving DNA Origami Structural Integrity and Pharmacokinetics in Vivo
The study introduces PLASTIQ, a proximity‑ligation assay that quantifies intact DNA origami structures in vivo with single‑helix resolution. Using ligatable staple pairs, the method detects intact nanostructures from as little as 1 µl of blood, achieving a 0.01 fM detection limit. PLASTIQ...
Excitonic Negative Refraction Mediated by Magnetic Orders
A new study demonstrates that excitons in the van der Waals magnet CrSBr can exhibit negative refraction when coupled to magnetic order, creating a tunable exciton‑polariton beam steering effect. The authors report an ultra‑low‑loss regime where the refractive index becomes negative for...
Quantum Tools Set to Transform Life Science, Researchers Say
Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) published a perspective in ACS Nano outlining how quantum tools—nanoscale biosensors, hyper‑polarized MRI, and quantum‑biology‑inspired catalysts—can shift life‑science from niche labs to routine clinical and industrial use. The roadmap highlights diamond‑based nitrogen‑vacancy...
Hybrid Polymer Nanocarriers Improve Pulmonary mRNA Vaccine Delivery
A research team at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich has created hybrid polymer nanocarriers combining PLGA and PBAEs to deliver inhalable mRNA vaccines. The system penetrates airway mucus, escapes endosomes, and transfects immune cells more efficiently than existing lipid nanoparticles....
Charging Gold Nanorods with Light Energy
University of Potsdam researchers have, for the first time, directly observed how gold nanorods become electrically charged under light exposure and built a quantitative model of the process. The study shows that illumination creates electron‑hole pairs, with holes transferred to...
Composing Nanomaterials—Open-Source Platform Unites AI and Automated Synthesis
LMU researchers unveiled Synthesizer, an open‑source platform that links automated chemical synthesis, high‑throughput optical characterization, and AI‑driven modeling to steer nanocrystal growth with unprecedented precision. The system demonstrated rapid generation of halide perovskite variants, allowing an algorithm to learn how...
Electrons Stop Acting Like Particles—And Physics Still Works
Researchers at TU Wien showed that electrons in the heavy‑fermion compound CeRu₄Sn₆ cease to behave as well‑defined particles near absolute zero, yet the material still exhibits robust topological characteristics. By probing the quantum‑critical regime, they detected an anomalous Hall effect...
Put Your Innovations in the Spotlight at Graphene Connect 2026!
Graphene Connect 2026, an online conference hosted by TechBlick and Graphene‑Info, will take place March 11‑12, gathering the graphene sector’s leading voices. The event offers exclusive sponsorship and advertising packages that give participants direct access to a global audience of...
Superionic Composite Electrolytes with Continuously Perpendicular-Aligned Pathways for Pressure-Less All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries
The study presents a biomimetic composite electrolyte that couples perpendicularly aligned 2D LiMPS nanosheets with polyethylene oxide, forming continuous superionic conduction pathways (CSCPs). This architecture achieves 10.2 mS cm⁻¹ ionic conductivity at 25 °C for the LiCdPS variant and 6.1 mS cm⁻¹ for LiMnPS, while...
A New Form of Graphene-Derived Material Could Unlock Next-Generation Printed Electronics
Researchers at Monash University have created a graphene‑derived material called dense‑block reduced graphite oxide (DB‑rGtO) that can be dispersed at concentrations up to 200 mg mL⁻¹ without any binders or surfactants. The 3‑D block morphology prevents the sheets from restacking, keeping viscosity...
Graphene Coatings Can Serve as an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Biocides
Researchers at Norway's NTNU have developed graphene‑based polymer nanocomposite coatings that act as an eco‑friendly alternative to traditional biocidal anti‑fouling paints. The coatings combine graphene, graphene oxide, and metal‑oxide nanoparticles with epoxy or silicone matrices, physically damaging fouling organisms on...
Ultrasound-Activated Nanoparticles in Immune Cells Trigger Targeted Inflammatory Response
Boston College scientists demonstrated that barium titanate piezoelectric nanoparticles internalized by macrophages can be remotely activated with ultrasound, prompting M1‑type inflammatory polarization. By tuning ultrasound intensity they avoided cytotoxicity, while higher power levels selectively killed nanoparticle‑laden cells, hinting at a...
Atomic-Level Surface Control Boosts Brightness of Eco-Friendly Nanosemiconductors by 18-Fold
KAIST researchers have introduced an atomic‑level surface‑control process for indium phosphide (InP) magic‑sized clusters, a next‑generation, cadmium‑free nanosemiconductor. By employing a precision‑etching technique that selectively removes surface defects and passivates the exposed crystal with in‑situ zinc chloride, they lifted luminescence...
A Nanomaterial Flex—MXene Electrodes Help OLED Display Technology Shine, While Bending and Stretching
Researchers from Seoul National University and Drexel University have created a stretchable OLED that can be elongated 1.6 times its original size while preserving most of its brightness. The device combines a phosphorescent exciplex‑assisted polymer layer (ExciPh) with transparent, highly...
Graphene–Perovskite Hybrids Achieve Ultrasensitive Broadband Photodetection
Researchers have created graphene‑perovskite hybrid photodetectors by inkjet‑printing mixed‑phase CsPbBr₃/Cs₄PbBr₆ films directly onto CVD graphene. The intimate photogating between the high‑mobility graphene channel and the perovskite layer yields responsivities above 5.7 × 10⁴ A W⁻¹ and detectivities exceeding 10¹⁶ Jones at 312 nm. The “raisin‑bread” perovskite...
Antimicrobial Polymer Nanocomposites Made with Beetroot
A study in *Materials* shows that copper nanoparticles produced via a beetroot‑based green synthesis exhibit markedly stronger antimicrobial activity when embedded in polypropylene than both silver‑based composites and chemically reduced copper. The green‑synthesized copper particles are smaller, less prone to...
Lesion-Targeted, Severity-Responsive Nanoparticle Delivery for RNA Therapy in Osteoarthritis
Researchers introduced Matrix‑Inverse Targeting (MINT) nanoparticles that exploit cartilage matrix changes to deliver RNA therapeutics directly to osteoarthritic lesions. The particles sense lesion severity, releasing siRNA or mRNA only in damaged zones, which in animal models halted cartilage degeneration and...
Uncovering a Hidden Mechanism in Met Receptor Activation
Researchers at Kanazawa University and collaborators uncovered a hidden activation mechanism for the Met receptor, showing that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) binding to the membrane‑distal Sema domain drives dimerization of the membrane‑proximal IPT4 domains. Using in‑cell cross‑linking, high‑speed atomic force...
New Global Standard Set for Testing Graphene's Single-Atom Thickness
The University of Manchester, together with the UK National Physical Laboratory and 15 international research institutes, has created a robust transmission electron microscopy (TEM) protocol to verify graphene’s single‑atom thickness. Published in *2D Materials*, the method forms the technical basis of...
Harnessing the Medicinal Benefits of Thyme Extract via Nanodosing
Russian researchers from Tomsk Polytechnic and Surgut State Universities have demonstrated a microfluidic technique that encapsulates thyme extract in gelatin‑alginate nanodroplets within an oil carrier. The process creates self‑regulating nanodoses, preventing rapid evaporation and skin irritation associated with raw thyme...
Novel Graphene-Enhanced Spray Coating Enables Efficient Structural Health Monitoring in Demanding Environments
Researchers from China and Australia have created a spray‑applied polyurea nanocomposite coating reinforced with covalently functionalized graphene nanoplatelets. The coating delivers high tensile strength (43.4 MPa) and exceptional elongation, while providing reliable resistive strain sensing with gauge factors up to 16.0....
Robotic Nanoprobe Enables Precise Extraction of a Single Mitochondrion From a Living Cell
Researchers at HKUST have unveiled an automated robotic nanoprobe that can locate and extract a single mitochondrion from a living cell without fluorescent labels. The device integrates nanoelectrodes that sense ROS/RNS bursts and dielectrophoretic nanotweezers that capture the organelle within...
High-Speed AFM Imaging Reveals How Brain Enzyme Forms a Dodecameric Ring Structure
Scientists at Kanazawa University used high‑speed atomic force microscopy to capture real‑time images of the brain enzyme CaMKII, revealing that its 12‑subunit ring assembles with α and β subunits in a 3:1 ratio. The β subunits preferentially cluster together, forming...
Surprise Discovery Reveals Silica's Hidden Potential in Flat Optics
Harvard and Lisbon researchers have shown that silica, a low‑index material, can serve as the basis for high‑performance optical metasurfaces. By engineering single‑mode nanopillars, the team achieved efficient phase control across visible wavelengths despite silica’s modest refractive index. The approach...
A New Crystal Makes Magnetism Twist in Surprising Ways
Scientists at Florida State University have engineered a hybrid crystal by merging chemically similar manganese‑cobalt‑germanium and manganese‑cobalt‑arsenic compounds with mismatched symmetries. The resulting material exhibits skyrmion‑like cycloidal spin textures, a magnetic frustration that does not appear in either parent compound....
3DC Showcases New 3D Graphene Nanomaterial for Batteries at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Japanese startup 3DC unveiled Graphene MesoSponge (GMS), a 3‑dimensional graphene nanomaterial designed to accelerate fast‑charging and boost power output in batteries. The porous, atom‑thin network creates internal electron pathways that lower resistance and eliminate the need for extra...
Directa Plus Updates on Revenue Growth, Narrower Full-Year Loss
Directa Plus expects 2025 revenue of €7 million, a modest rise from €6.66 million, while narrowing its adjusted EBITDA loss to roughly €2.5 million. The company attributes the improvement to disciplined cost controls, operational efficiencies, and progress in its graphene and environmental‑remediation units. Setcar,...
A Comprehensive Review on Electrospinning: Mechanisms, Functional Modifications and the Importance of Nanofiber Systems
The review by Oleiwi and Dalfi surveys recent progress in electrospinning, highlighting its ability to produce nanofibers with high aspect ratios, large surface areas, and porosity. It details persistent drawbacks such as limited mechanical strength, thermal instability, and constrained functionality....
See the Latest Advancements in Precision Motion Control and Nanopositioning Automation
Physik Instrumente (PI) unveiled a suite of next‑generation precision motion‑control and nanopositioning solutions aimed at high‑tech manufacturing. The offerings target fast‑focusing, photonics array alignment, laser processing, semiconductor testing, and high‑resolution microscopy. PI emphasizes scalability for silicon photonics chip production, AI‑driven...
Physicists Built a Perfect Conductor From Ultracold Atoms
Physicists at TU Wien have created a one‑dimensional ultracold rubidium gas that transports mass and energy without any measurable resistance. By confining thousands of atoms to a single line with magnetic and optical fields, they observed that collisions merely exchange...