Home > Press > A reusable chip for particulate matter sensing Reusable SAW sensor for selective PM10 and PM2.5 detection. Schematic overview of the reusable surface acoustic wave (SAW) particulate matter sensor system. The figure shows the porous membrane filter, sensor assembly, and sensing mechanism for particle-size-selective detection. A microperforated...
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Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Detecting vibrational quantum beating in the predissociation dynamics of SF6 using time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy
Home > Press > Detecting vibrational quantum beating in the predissociation dynamics of SF6 using time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy Figure 1: Schematic of SF6 predissociation dynamics and time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy. Credit Ultrafast Science Abstract:Quantum coherence is a fundamental mechanism driving ultrafast molecular reaction dynamics, playing a decisive role in processes...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: When light gets trapped at nanoscale: New ways to power the future of optoelectronics From bound states in the continuum to machine-learning design, photonic metasurfaces are opening scalable routes to efficient light control
Home > Press > When light gets trapped at nanoscale: New ways to power the future of optoelectronics From bound states in the continuum to machine-learning design, photonic metasurfaces are opening scalable routes to efficient light control An overview showing how bound states in the continuum (BICs) have advanced from...
Dynamic liquid crystal elastomers drive adaptive soft robotics at liquid interfaces
Apr 18, 2026 Dynamic liquid crystal elastomer composites enable a 3D-printed soft robot that switches between three propulsion modes on water and reshapes its body for complex tasks. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Living organisms do not respond to every stimulus the same way. A mild disturbance might trigger a slow, cautious retreat....
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Qjump: Shallow-circuit quantum sampling guides combinatorial optimization On up to 104 superconducting qubits, Qjump assists in searching the ground states of hard Ising problems and might outperform simulated annealing on near-term quantum hardware
Home > Press > Qjump: Shallow-circuit quantum sampling guides combinatorial optimization On up to 104 superconducting qubits, Qjump assists in searching the ground states of hard Ising problems and might outperform simulated annealing on near-term quantum hardware Qjump utilizes shallow quantum circuits to navigate the complex energy landscape and leap...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: A fundamentally new therapeutic approach to cystic fibrosis: Nanobody repairs cellular defect
Home > Press > A fundamentally new therapeutic approach to cystic fibrosis: Nanobody repairs cellular defect Cell-permeable nanobody (green) binds to defect CFTR-chloride channel (structural simulation) FMP | Barth van Rossum Credit FMP | Barth van Rossum Abstract:A tiny antibody component could fundamentally transform the treatment of cystic fibrosis:...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: UC Irvine physicists discover method to reverse quantum scrambling : The work addresses the problem of information loss in quantum computing system
Home > Press > UC Irvine physicists discover method to reverse quantum scrambling : The work addresses the problem of information loss in quantum computing systemAbstract:Quantum computers stand to revolutionize research by helping investigators solve certain problems exponentially faster than with conventional computers. Current quantum computers encounter a challenge where...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Rice study resolves decades-old mystery in organic light-emitting crystals: Findings reveal how molecular defects can enhance light conversion efficiency:
Home > Press > Rice study resolves decades-old mystery in organic light-emitting crystals: Findings reveal how molecular defects can enhance light conversion efficiency:Abstract:Materials that emit and manipulate light are at the heart of technologies ranging from solar energy to advanced imaging systems. But even in well-studied materials, some fundamental behaviors...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: New UBC wash removes pesticides and extends produce shelf life: Natural, biodegradable rinse removes up to 96 per cent of pesticide residue and slowed spoilage in apples and grapes
Home > Press > New UBC wash removes pesticides and extends produce shelf life: Natural, biodegradable rinse removes up to 96 per cent of pesticide residue and slowed spoilage in apples and grapes University of British Columbia researchers have developed a natural, biodegradable wash that removed up to 96 per...
Bio-based foam replaces petroleum-based materials
Apr 17, 2026 A new extruded foam made from polybutylene succinate (PBS) offers industrial companies a direct path to sustainable material solutions without the need to invest in new equipment. This approach simultaneously addresses CO2 reduction, compliance with regulatory requirements, and economic efficiency. (Nanowerk News) The “PBS Extrusion Foam (xPBS)”...