Nanowerk Nanotechnology News https://www.nanowerk.com/ Nanotechnology Nanotechnology news headlines from Nanowerk Copyright Nanowerk LLC https://www.nanowerk.com/ Nanowerk Nanotechnology News https://www.nanowerk.com/images/NWlogo.jpg en-us Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:08:02 -1000 Multimodal X-ray method reveals the internal mechanics of hierarchical fibrous materials https://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=70604.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=70604.php TomoSAXS links nanoscale fibril strain to fiber deformation, revealing how hierarchical fibrous materials distribute mechanical loads.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:07:33 GMT First 4D model of a living microbe reveals how cells adapt to changing light https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=70603.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=70603.php A four-dimensional model of a photosynthetic bacterium tracks molecular activity over time, revealing how cells regulate energy use and respond to light changes.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:10:02 GMT Heat-driven orbital currents detected for the first time in copper films https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70602.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70602.php Temperature gradients generate electron orbital angular momentum in oxidized copper films, opening a potential route to harness waste heat in spintronic devices.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:22:44 GMT MXene nanosheets reveal surprising behavior in hydrogen storage https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70600.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70600.php Chemical reactions in ultrathin MXene sheets spread far beyond their starting point, revealing unexpected hydrogen storage behavior with potential for future energy technologies.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:20:07 GMT Atomic-scale mapping reveals how oxygen changes graphene's properties https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70599.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70599.php X-ray analysis reveals how oxygen groups alter graphene oxide's electronic structure and carbon bonds, offering new ways to tailor materials for energy storage and sensors.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:10:49 GMT Magnetic nanoparticles cut adhesive curing time from 24 hours to one https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70598.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70598.php Magnetic nanoparticles heat adhesives from within, achieving comparable bond strength in one hour instead of 24 in lab tests, with industrial trials planned.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:01:33 GMT Semiconductor breakthrough improves electron flow without compromising heat transfer https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70597.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70597.php Germanium doping improves electron transport in gallium oxide thin films while preserving thermal conductivity, opening new possibilities for efficient power electronics.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:52:33 GMT Biomimetic nanoparticles fight gum disease while promoting tissue repair https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70594.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70594.php Cell membrane-coated nanoparticles combine targeted antibiotic release with inflammation control and tissue regeneration, reducing gum disease damage in rats.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:06:50 GMT Atomic-scale engineering opens new possibilities for computer memory https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70593.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70593.php Voltage-controlled switching in ultrathin hafnia films and sub-nanometer ferroelectric domains point to new ways of storing data in semiconductor chips.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:53:30 GMT Microscopic cracks turn flexible coatings into electrically activated bacteria killers https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70591.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70591.php Tiny cracks in gallium-carbon nanotube coatings create electrical hotspots that kill over 80% of bacteria after a brief 9-volt pulse, offering potential for smart wound dressings.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:13:02 GMT Nature-inspired metamaterials absorb impacts better by breaking structural patterns https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70589.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70589.php Researchers use irregular networks of 3D-printed beams to create metamaterials that better withstand impacts, distribute damage and protect fragile objects.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:38:22 GMT A two-part nanozyme targets the inflammatory loop linked to colon cancer https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70588.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70588.php By combining an antioxidant nanomaterial with a chemokine-binding cell membrane, researchers have reduced tumor development in mouse models of colitis-associated cancer.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:04:26 GMT Glass does surprising things when stretched 1 atom wide https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70587.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70587.php Researchers found that glass narrowed to a single-atom thread conducts heat in quantized steps, revealing surprising thermal behavior for nanoscale electronics.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:57:22 GMT Gold-copper method builds interlocked carbon nanohoops in just eight steps https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70586.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70586.php Researchers combine reversible gold and copper bonds to synthesize interlocked nitrogen-doped carbon nanohoops in eight steps and influence their molecular handedness.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:41:17 GMT Atomic steps on copper control how graphene layers stack https://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=70584.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=70584.php Copper oxide controls graphene layer count and alignment, while atomic steps create alternating Bernal and rhombohedral stacking in trilayer films.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:17:58 GMT Carbon engineering turns insulating boron nitride into a wafer-scale p-type semiconductor https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70580.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70580.php Researchers atomically thin boron carbon nitride on a 2-inch wafer and demonstrate high-performance p-type transistors, offering a route toward complementary 2D electronics.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:21:36 GMT Piezo stage offers 3nm resolution, 50mm travel, 75N drive and holding force https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70579.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70579.php V8-PICMA-Motor-driven N-332 stages offer power-off position holding, UHV compatibility, and compact multi-axis configurations for semiconductor, microscopy, and instrumentation applications.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:02:01 GMT Nanoparticles could teach the immune system to tolerate gluten https://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=70578.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=70578.php Nanoparticles mimic dying cells to retrain immune responses to gluten, reducing intestinal inflammation and offering a potential new approach to treating celiac disease.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:09:58 GMT Palladium nanoparticle grain boundaries enable hydrogen sensing in hot, humid air https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70577.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70577.php Grain boundaries in palladium nanoparticles promote hydride formation, enabling heater-free hydrogen detection at 80 C and 90% humidity for safer hydrogen systems.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:36:01 GMT Ionic liquids enable nanoscale etching of metal-organic frameworks at room temperature https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70576.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=70576.php Ionic liquids protect fragile metal-organic frameworks from ion-beam damage, enabling room-temperature nanoscale patterning for future sensors and electronic devices.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:48:51 GMT