Day: March 18, 2026

Mar 18, 2026 A cell-mimicking nanosensor uses lubricin and SERS to detect drugs in whole blood in real time, resisting fouling for over 10 hours of continuous monitoring. (Nanowerk News) A team led by La Trobe University has drawn inspiration from nature to develop a breakthrough sensor that can rapidly...

Mar 18, 2026 A flat, flexible wearable thermoelectric generator converts body heat into electricity by redirecting thermal flow through a dual conductivity substrate. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Seoul National University have developed a flat, flexible wearable thermoelectric generator that converts body heat into electricity without requiring any bending or bulky...

Mar 18, 2026 Researchers combine numerical modeling with neural networks to show how nanodiamond aggregation, magnetic fields, and surface waviness jointly shape nanofluid heat transfer. (Nanowerk News) A study published in Sustainable Carbon Materials ("Machine learning analysis of oscillatory-turbulent heat transfer using carbon-based diamond nanofluids over MHD nonlinear wavy surfaces")...

Mar 18, 2026 Researchers demonstrated a method to convert terahertz spin waves into charge signals via an optical intermediate step, advancing magnon-based spintronics. (Nanowerk News) Physicists have demonstrated a method to convert terahertz spin waves into charge-compatible signals, bringing magnon-based data processing closer to integration with existing computer technology. The...

Mar 18, 2026 Researchers found friction can arise without contact, driven by magnetic dynamics, and doesn't always increase with load but peaks when magnetic ordering becomes frustrated. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at the University of Konstanz have uncovered a new mechanism of sliding friction: resistance to motion that arises without any...

Mar 18, 2026 Two nonconductive liquids produce a conductive film where they meet, enabling 3D-printed all-liquid wires that obey Ohm's law and repair themselves after being cut. (Nanowerk Spotlight) What if some electronic devices could be made entirely of liquids? Such devices could deform without cracking, heal after damage, and...

Mar 18, 2026 A Janus MoSSe monolayer serves as a charge-trapping layer in 2D flash memory, achieving ultrafast programming, long data retention, and neuromorphic computing capability. (Nanowerk News) A team of researchers in South Korea has demonstrated that a single layer of Janus MoSSe can serve as a highly effective...

Mar 18, 2026 The new framework can power sensors that measure forever chemicals in water, dopamine in the brain and more. (Nanowerk News) Accurately measuring small shifts in biological markers, like proteins and neurotransmitters, or harmful chemicals in the water supply can identify critical problems before they have a chance...

Mar 17, 2026 Researchers designed a new superconducting material that works at higher temperatures and withstands strong magnetic fields. (Nanowerk News) Digital devices, data centres and information and communications technology (ICT) networks currently account for approximately 6 to 12 per cent of global electricity consumption. There is a substantial and...

Mar 17, 2026 3D-printed scaffolds contain biodegradable, natural ingredients that reduce chance of infection. (Nanowerk News) The researchers in the School of Pharmacy have created a customizable wound scaffold that delivers natural, biodegradable antibacterials over time to encourage healing. Researchers Michael Repka, distinguished professor of pharmaceutics and drug delivery; Sateesh...