Unmasking the culprits of battery failure with a graphene mesosponge

Tohoku University. "Unmasking the culprits of battery failure with a graphene mesosponge." Nanowerk, 20 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67923.php. Tohoku University. (2025, October 20). Unmasking the culprits of battery failure with a graphene mesosponge. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67923.php Tohoku University, "Unmasking the culprits of battery failure with a graphene mesosponge," Nanowerk, October 20, 2025,...

3D printed antenna arrays for flexible wireless systems

Washington State University. "3D printed antenna arrays for flexible wireless systems." Nanowerk, 20 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67924.php. Washington State University. (2025, October 20). 3D printed antenna arrays for flexible wireless systems. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67924.php Washington State University, "3D printed antenna arrays for flexible wireless systems," Nanowerk, October 20, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67924.php.

Blue energy powers self-sustaining hydrogen production

Oct 20, 2025 A new membrane system turns the natural mix of seawater and freshwater into enough electricity to produce hydrogen, showing how simple salt differences could power clean fuel generation. (Nanowerk Spotlight) When freshwater from rivers meets the saltwater of the sea, energy is released. The difference in salinity,...

mRNA cancer vaccine lights up when it starts working

Oct 19, 2025 An mRNA cancer vaccine carries its own immune booster and lights up when it starts working, showing treatment success in mice within hours. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines transformed infectious disease control, yet applying them to cancer remains a far tougher problem. Tumors originate from the...

A soft gel may hold the key to unbreakable product security

Oct 18, 2025 A conductive hydrogel transforms its random internal structure into a secure, unclonable signature, addressing the challenge of counterfeit detection and reliable authentication in flexible devices and connected supply chains. (Nanowerk Spotlight) A counterfeit medical implant or a falsified microchip can do more than cause financial loss; it...

Milky Way shows gamma ray excess due to dark matter annihilation

Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam. "Milky Way shows gamma ray excess due to dark matter annihilation." Nanowerk, 17 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67910.php. Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam. (2025, October 17). Milky Way shows gamma ray excess due to dark matter annihilation. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67910.php Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam, "Milky Way shows...

Model shows why planet formation depends on when it happens

University of Nevada, Las Vegas. "Model shows why planet formation depends on when it happens." Nanowerk, 17 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67913.php. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. (2025, October 17). Model shows why planet formation depends on when it happens. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67913.php University of Nevada, Las Vegas, "Model shows why planet formation...

New submicron printing process enables recyclable high-performance electronics

Oct 17, 2025 Engineers developed a submicron-scale printing method that fabricates recyclable transistors with strong performance, paving the way for sustainable displays. (Nanowerk News) Electrical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated the ability to print fully functional and recyclable electronics at sub-micrometer scales. The technique could impact the more than...

Preventing nanoparticle clumping during freeze drying

Oct 17, 2025 A new study shows that polyethylene glycol coatings keep nanoparticles stable during freeze drying, while the protein albumin helps protect other surfaces and improves their safety in use. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Turning fragile nanoparticle suspensions into dry, reconstitutable solids that can travel through supply chains without losing performance...