Nov 13, 2025 With a newly developed nanofiber filter, air conditioners, heaters and other ventilation systems could remove airborne carbon dioxide while cutting energy costs. (Nanowerk News) A nanofiber air filter developed by the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) could turn existing building ventilation into...
Whipped protein mix boosts lithium sulfur battery performance
Nov 12, 2025 A protein foamed binder forms stable ion channels in dense lithium sulfur cathodes, delivering higher volumetric energy and faster ion transport without sacrificing mechanical stability. (Nanowerk Spotlight) As electric transportation grows and renewable energy use expands, the limitations of current lithium-ion batteries have become clear. Their energy...
Scientists make dark exciton states shine, unlocking new frontiers for nanotechnology
City University of New York. "Scientists make dark exciton states shine, unlocking new frontiers for nanotechnology." Nanowerk, 12 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68085.php. City University of New York. (2025, November 12). Scientists make dark exciton states shine, unlocking new frontiers for nanotechnology. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68085.php City University of New York, "Scientists make dark...
Phages with fully-synthetic genome can be edited gene by gene
University of Pittsburgh. "Phages with fully-synthetic genome can be edited gene by gene." Nanowerk, 12 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=68086.php. University of Pittsburgh. (2025, November 12). Phages with fully-synthetic genome can be edited gene by gene. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=68086.php University of Pittsburgh, "Phages with fully-synthetic genome can be edited gene by gene," Nanowerk,...
Bacteria spin rainbow-colored, sustainable textiles
Cell Press. "Bacteria spin rainbow-colored, sustainable textiles." Nanowerk, 12 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=68087.php. Cell Press. (2025, November 12). Bacteria spin rainbow-colored, sustainable textiles. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=68087.php Cell Press, "Bacteria spin rainbow-colored, sustainable textiles," Nanowerk, November 12, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=68087.php.
New lightweight polymer film can prevent corrosion
Nov 12, 2025 Because it's nearly impermeable to gases, the polymer coating could be used to protect solar panels, machinery, infrastructure, and more. (Nanowerk News) MIT researchers have developed a lightweight polymer film that is nearly impenetrable to gas molecules, raising the possibility that it could be used as a...
3D printing space mirrors with atomic smoothness
Nov 12, 2025 A new additive manufacturing route creates carbon fiber silicon carbide mirrors that unite low weight, strength, and sub-nanometer smoothness, reaching 97 percent visible reflectance for space optics. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Building a telescope is an act of precision balanced against weight. Every kilogram that leaves Earth must justify...
Smart nanomaterials that detect and treat traumatic brain injuries simultaneously
Nov 12, 2025 Researchers explore the latest advances in theranostic nanomaterials that could help doctors both detect and treat brain damage after trauma. (Nanowerk News) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the most pressing public health challenges, leaving millions with lasting disabilities each year. When the brain suffers a...
An engineered hydrogel for 3D stem cell culture
University of Osaka. "Beyond Matrigel: An engineered hydrogel for 3D stem cell culture." Nanowerk, 12 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=68080.php. University of Osaka. (2025, November 12). Beyond Matrigel: An engineered hydrogel for 3D stem cell culture. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=68080.php University of Osaka, "Beyond Matrigel: An engineered hydrogel for 3D stem cell culture," Nanowerk,...
Astronomers discover a superheated star factory in the early universe
Nov 12, 2025 Astronomers have uncovered a distant galaxy forming stars 180x faster than the Milky Way, revealing how early galaxies grew rapidly in the young universe. (Nanowerk News) Astronomers have uncovered a previously unknown, extreme kind of star factory by taking the temperature of a distant galaxy using the...