Institute of Science Tokyo. "New spectroscopy method reveals hidden molecular signals at material surfaces." Nanowerk, 3 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67808.php. Institute of Science Tokyo. (2025, October 3). New spectroscopy method reveals hidden molecular signals at material surfaces. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67808.php Institute of Science Tokyo, "New spectroscopy method reveals hidden molecular signals at...
Physicists manoeuvre DNA molecules using electrical fields
McGill University. "Physicists manoeuvre DNA molecules using electrical fields." Nanowerk, 3 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=67809.php. McGill University. (2025, October 3). Physicists manoeuvre DNA molecules using electrical fields. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=67809.php McGill University, "Physicists manoeuvre DNA molecules using electrical fields," Nanowerk, October 3, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=67809.php.
Palladium filters could enable cheaper, more efficient generation of hydrogen fuel
Oct 03, 2025 The novel design allows the membranes to withstand high temperatures when separating hydrogen from gas mixtures. (Nanowerk News) Palladium is one of the keys to jump-starting a hydrogen-based energy economy. The silvery metal is a natural gatekeeper against every gas except hydrogen, which it readily lets through....
Nanoengineered membrane filters lithium from brines faster and cleaner
Oct 03, 2025 Researchers developed a new membrane that selectively filters out lithium from brines, offering a faster, cleaner way to produce the element at the heart of nearly every rechargeable battery. (Nanowerk News) According to a study published in Nature Communications ("A rationally designed scalable thin film nanocomposite cation...
Researchers boost efficiency of ultrathin solar cells
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. "Researchers boost efficiency of ultrathin solar cells." Nanowerk, 3 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67807.php. International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. (2025, October 3). Researchers boost efficiency of ultrathin solar cells. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67807.php International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, "Researchers boost efficiency of ultrathin solar cells," Nanowerk, October 3, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67807.php.
Microbot navigates lungs to biopsy and classify lung cancer tissue
Oct 03, 2025 A magnetic microrobot navigates lung airways, drills microlesions, gathers biomarkers, and rapidly classifies cancer tissue with Raman sensing and machine learning in a single integrated workflow. (Nanowerk Spotlight) A biopsy remains one of medicine’s most definitive tools. By directly examining tissue, doctors can confirm the presence of...
Artificial Intelligence technology in environmental research and health
Tohoku University. "Artificial Intelligence technology in environmental research and health." Nanowerk, 3 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/robotics/newsid=67805.php. Tohoku University. (2025, October 3). Artificial Intelligence technology in environmental research and health. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/robotics/newsid=67805.php Tohoku University, "Artificial Intelligence technology in environmental research and health," Nanowerk, October 3, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/robotics/newsid=67805.php.
Single-step battery cathode recycling
Oct 02, 2025 A new recycling method recovers metals from old battery cathodes and coats them onto new ones in one step, cutting costs, health risks, and environmental impact. (Nanowerk News) Battery cathodes – the positive part of the battery that helps to store electrical energy – often require rare,...
Fungus structure offers blueprint for next-gen hydrogels and biomedical scaffolds
Oct 02, 2025 The structural properties in the mycelium of a common soil mold show promise in biomedical applications, such as hydrogels and tissue scaffolding. (Nanowerk News) Fungi are vital to natural ecosystems by breaking down dead organic material and cycling it back into the environment as nutrients. But new...