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Zirconium-Based MOF Sponge Composites Demonstrate High Efficiency in Removing PFAS from Aqueous Systems, Advancing Practical Water Treatment
ACS Publications USA Overview This research investigates zirconium-based metal-organic framework (MOF) sponge composites for the effective removal of single and mixed PFAS from aqueous systems. MOFs, particularly zirconium-based variants... -
Plasma Functionalization Enables Precise Surface Modification of 2D Materials like MXenes, h-BN, and TMDs for High-Performance Materials
ACS Material USA Overview This article details plasma functionalization as a precise, dry, and low-temperature method for engineering the surfaces of 2D materials such as MXenes, h-BN, and TMDs without damaging their lattice structure. T... -
Ohio State University Researchers Explore Natural Molecule for Cellular Energy Release, Paving Way for Nanomaterial Therapeutics
Ohio State News USA Overview Ohio State University researchers are investigating a natural noncoding RNA molecule with the potential to release energy produced by ATP, a vital molecule for cellular functions like muscle movement. The goa... -
Fudan University Unveils Room-Temperature 2D Single-Electron Quantum Flash Memory, Heralding New Era for Computing
China Daily China Overview Researchers at Fudan University have developed a groundbreaking 2D single-electron quantum flash memory that operates stably at room temperature, overcoming a major hurdle previously thought only achievable at ... -
HydroGraph Advocates for Graphene as a Strategic U.S. Material, Plans Domestic Production Facility
PRISM MarketView USA Overview HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. is advocating for graphene to be designated as a critical U.S. material, expanding its focus on federal government and defense opportunities. The company aims to position graphene... -
ISO Cleanroom Classification Guide Explains Stringent ISO Class 1 Requirements for Nanotechnology Research
RaxPanel USA Overview This guide explains ISO cleanroom classification standards, emphasizing ISO Class 1 as critical for nanotechnology research and advanced semiconductor fabrication. It highlights the shift towards smaller, sub-micron... -
Graphene Companies Secure US Patents and $815 Million Infrastructure Wins, Elevating Strategic Material Value
GlobeNewswire USA Overview Innovation in advanced materials and infrastructure is highlighted by companies combining intellectual property, commercial validation, and growing project backlogs. Argo is reported to be confident in graphene... -
Kavli Prize Honors Twistronics Pioneers for Reshaping Quantum Materials Science
NTU Singapore Singapore Overview The 2026 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience has been awarded to Eva Andrei, Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, and Allan MacDonald for their groundbreaking work in 'twistronics.' This revolutionary field leverages precise tw... -
Lithography-Free Electrical Contact Method Established for 2D Materials and Van der Waals Heterostructures
MDPI Switzerland Overview This study introduces silver paint micromanipulation (SPMM) as a tabletop, lithography-free electrical contacting method for 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures. This additive, room-temperature appro... -
Nanopore-Mediated Assembly Enables Precise and Continuous Synthesis of mRNA-Encapsulated Lipid Nanoparticles, Accelerating COVID-19 Vaccine Development
ACS Nano (ACS Publications) USA Overview This research presents a nanopore-mediated assembly method for the precise and continuous synthesis of mRNA-encapsulated lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), critical for COVID-19 vaccines and other RNA th...
