Apr 28, 2025 A new method uses gold to assemble multi-element nanoparticles under mild conditions, offering improvements in catalytic activity and long-term stability. (Nanowerk Spotlight) The drive to engineer nanoparticles composed of multiple metal elements has been motivated by the promise of exceptional performance in catalysis, energy conversion, electronics, and...
Scientists observe how blobs form crystals and discover a new crystal type
Apr 28, 2025 In exploring how crystals form, researchers came across an unusual, rod-shaped crystal that hadn't been identified before. (Nanowerk News) Crystals—from sugar and table salt to snowflakes and diamonds—don’t always grow in a straightforward way. New York University researchers have captured this journey from amorphous blob to orderly...
Fortifying wood with nano-iron
Apr 28, 2025 A simple, cost-effective chemical method using a safe mineral called nanocrystalline iron oxyhydroxide can strengthen the tiny cell walls within wood while adding only a small amount of extra weight. (Nanowerk News) Scientists and engineers are developing high-performance materials from eco-friendly sources like plant waste. A key...
Unveiling the 3D crystal secrets of defective nanoparticles
Apr 28, 2025 A pioneering low-dose imaging technique reveals detailed atomic structures of titanium oxyhydroxide nanoparticles, advancing next-gen materials research. (Nanowerk News) Nanomaterials are the future of modern technology. From powering batteries to improving clean energy systems and efficient catalysts, nanomaterials are everywhere. Their unique properties, which make them stand...
A vast molecular cloud, long invisible, is discovered near solar system (w/video)
Apr 28, 2025 The detection of the celestial body by international team of scientists could redefine understanding of interstellar medium. (Nanowerk News) An international team of scientists has discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one of the largest single structures in the sky and among the closest to the...