Aug 10, 2025 New sensor detects PFAS in water at extremely low levels and tells apart similar compounds, providing a practical tool for protecting water supplies and supporting environmental monitoring efforts. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Across rivers, groundwater reserves, and even treated municipal supplies, ultra-trace amounts of synthetic “forever chemicals” have been...
Sub-10 nanometer gaps in graphene metasurfaces boosts control of infrared light
Aug 10, 2025 Uniform gaps below ten nanometers boost tuning range and efficiency in graphene metasurfaces for mid-infrared sensing, imaging, and communications. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Picture a wafer-thin optical chip that can change its infrared color at will. Such a device could detect gases by their unique light signatures, steer beams...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: New class of protein misfolding simulated in high definition: Evidence for recently identified and long-lasting type of protein misfolding bolstered by atomic-scale simulations and new experiments
Home > Press > New class of protein misfolding simulated in high definition: Evidence for recently identified and long-lasting type of protein misfolding bolstered by atomic-scale simulations and new experiments Recently identified and long-lasting type of protein misfolding non-native entanglements observed in all-atom protein folding simulations. Representative misfolded...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Sensors innovations for smart lithium-based batteries: advancements, opportunities, and potential challenges
Home > Press > Sensors innovations for smart lithium-based batteries: advancements, opportunities, and potential challenges Sensors for smart Lithium-based batteries (LiBs) are classified based on their application into safety monitoring (i.e., temperature, pressure, and strain) to detect hazardous conditions and performance optimization (i.e., optical and electrochemical sensors) for monitoring factors...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Deciphering local microstrain-induced optimization of asymmetric Fe single atomic sites for efficient oxygen reduction
Home > Press > Deciphering local microstrain-induced optimization of asymmetric Fe single atomic sites for efficient oxygen reduction Crucial role of local microstrain was deciphered to boost oxygen electrocatalysis via quantitatively riveting asymmetric FeN3S1 sites on carbon hollow nanospheres with specific curvature. The local microstrain accelerates kinetics of *OH reduction...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Japan launches fully domestically produced quantum computer: Expo visitors to experience quantum computing firsthand
Home > Press > Japan launches fully domestically produced quantum computer: Expo visitors to experience quantum computing firsthand Parts of the fully Japan-made quantum computer Credit QIQB, The University of Osaka Abstract:A Japanese superconducting quantum computer, fully designed and built with homegrown components and software, went live on July...