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Generative AI designs better fuel cell catalyst layers in seconds instead of months
17+ hour, 28+ min ago (92+ words) Generative AI designs better fuel cell catalyst layers in seconds instead of months'Nanowerk Generative AI designs better fuel cell catalyst layers in seconds instead of months A generative AI framework rapidly designs optimized fuel cell catalyst layers that deliver significantly…...
Stacked carbon nanotube films turn a touch sensor into a self-computing skin
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (101+ words) Stacked carbon nanotube films turn a touch sensor into a self-computing skin'Nanowerk Stacked carbon nanotube films turn a touch sensor into a self-computing skin A flexible electronic skin stacks carbon nanotube layers to sense touch position and pressure simultaneously, performing…...
Electric fields remove nanoplastics from water without the need for nanoporous filters
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (100+ words) Electric fields remove nanoplastics from water without the need for nanoporous filters'Nanowerk Electric fields remove nanoplastics from water without the need for nanoporous filters A solar-powered water filter removes contaminants smaller than viruses without clogging or needing pumps, exploiting electrokinetic…...
Humidity-resistant hydrogen sensor can improve safety in large-scale clean energy
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (77+ words) Researchers developed a fingertip-sized, humidity-tolerant hydrogen sensor using platinum nanoparticles that catalyze reactions, thin a water film, change color, and trigger alarms. Humidity-resistant hydrogen sensor can improve safety in large-scale clean energy Researchers developed a fingertip-sized, humidity-tolerant hydrogen sensor using…...
Industrial-scale production could bring MOFs from lab to everyday pollution control
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (63+ words) Research shows metal-organic frameworks can be manufactured at scale for air and water purification, enabling real-world environmental applications. Industrial-scale production could bring MOFs from lab to everyday pollution control Research shows metal-organic frameworks can be manufactured at scale for air…...
Crab shell gel turns kimchi bacteria into living food safety sensors
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (126+ words) A hydrogel made from crustacean shells lets common food bacteria generate electrical signals 15 times more efficiently, opening the door to reusable living sensors for food safety. Crab shell gel turns kimchi bacteria into living food safety sensors A hydrogel made…...
Genetic switch helps cells safely build large protein nanostructures
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (44+ words) Genetic switch helps cells safely build large protein nanostructures'Nanowerk Genetic switch helps cells safely build large protein nanostructures A new genetic control system lets lab-grown cells produce gas vesicles step by step, reducing stress on the cells and improving yields…...
Edible electronics harvest heat from hot food to power color-changing safety displays
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (122+ words) Thermoelectric generators built entirely from food-grade hydrogels and vanillin harvest heat from hot meals to power edible displays that change color when food reaches safe eating temperature. Edible electronics harvest heat from hot food to power color-changing safety displays Thermoelectric…...
pH sensitive carbon nanotube gates control the flow of water and ions
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (48+ words) pH sensitive carbon nanotube gates control the flow of water and ions'Nanowerk pH sensitive carbon nanotube gates control the flow of water and ions Carbon nanotubes can open and close in response to acidity, guiding water and ions one by…...
How aircraft wing physics could accelerate the next generation of RNA medicines
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (101+ words) How aircraft wing physics could accelerate the next generation of RNA medicines'Nanowerk How aircraft wing physics could accelerate the next generation of RNA medicines Aircraft wing-shaped structures inside tiny channels produce consistent drug delivery particles at any scale, from small…...