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Dual-action catalyst converts carbon waste and alcohols into useful chemicals
Nov 04, 2025 A new electrochemical method turns carbon dioxide and alcohols into valuable chemicals on both sides of a single cell, using a sulfur-modified catalyst that improves efficiency and selectivity. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Electrochemical devices that convert carbon dioxide into fuels and chemicals have made steady progress, but they still...
Alternating current powers a new generation of nano-LEDs
American Institute of Physics. "Alternating current powers a new generation of nano-LEDs." Nanowerk, 4 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68038.php. American Institute of Physics. (2025, November 4). Alternating current powers a new generation of nano-LEDs. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68038.php American Institute of Physics, "Alternating current powers a new generation of nano-LEDs," Nanowerk, November 4, 2025,...
Atomic-scale details reveal how tiny crystals make clouds rain
Nov 04, 2025 Researchers uncover how the surface structure of silver iodide at the atomic scale triggers ice formation in clouds, improving understanding of artificial rain and snow. (Nanowerk News) No one can control the weather, but certain clouds can be deliberately triggered to release rain or snow. The process,...
Nuclear waste used for hydrogen fuel production with emerging technologies
Nov 04, 2025 Researchers review methods that repurpose nuclear waste to generate hydrogen, aiming to lower storage needs and support cleaner energy production. (Nanowerk News) Nuclear waste remains a major environmental hazard due to its long-lasting radioactivity, which can persist for thousands of years. However, new research by University of...
Breathing new life into tuberculosis treatment with inhalable nanomedicine
Nov 03, 2025 A new nano-based drug delivery technology could outwit tuberculosis (TB) - one of humanity's most ancient diseases. (Nanowerk News) A new nano-based drug delivery technology could outwit tuberculosis (TB) - one of humanity’s most ancient diseases. At the Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform (WADDP), postdoctoral researcher Dr...
Plugging nanoscopic cracks to make hydrogen cleaner and cheaper
Nov 03, 2025 Researchers are working to to improve energy conversion efficiency and remove potentially toxic chemicals from a vital industrial process. (Nanowerk News) Hydrogen is already an important source of energy. The $250 billion industry supports fertilizer production, steel manufacturing, oil refining, and dozens of other vital activities. While...
Sustainable biomaterial laser made from birch leaves and peanuts
Umeå University. "Sustainable biomaterial laser made from birch leaves and peanuts." Nanowerk, 3 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68026.php. Umeå University. (2025, November 3). Sustainable biomaterial laser made from birch leaves and peanuts. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68026.php Umeå University, "Sustainable biomaterial laser made from birch leaves and peanuts," Nanowerk, November 3, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68026.php.