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1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (57+ words) Molecular vanadium cluster on carbon nanotubes switches between oxygen and hydrogen production in acid, depending on assembly, offering a path beyond iridium and platinum. Molecular switch catalyst toggles green hydrogen function by assembly Molecular vanadium cluster on carbon nanotubes switches…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (65+ words) Scientists develop metal-organic framework composites that convert nitrogen to ammonia using renewable electricity, offering a cleaner fertilizer alternative. New hybrid nanomaterials could replace century old fertilizer production process Scientists develop metal-organic framework composites that convert nitrogen to ammonia using renewable…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (55+ words) A generalizable ML framework predicts protein interactions with ligand-stabilized gold nanoclusters, supporting faster design of bioimaging, sensing and drug delivery materials. Machine Learning model predicts protein binding on gold nanoclusters for biomedicine A generalizable ML framework predicts protein interactions with…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (64+ words) Aluminum-coated polymer satellite insulation gains durability via ultrathin 5-nanometer interlayer, with potential uses in flexible electronics and medical sensors. Thin interlayers strengthen flexible composite materials: Cool satellites and flexible electronics Aluminum-coated polymer satellite insulation gains durability via ultrathin 5-nanometer interlayer,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (109+ words) A nanoscale junction forces molecules into reactive configurations, allowing a small voltage to catalyze a chemical transformation that normally requires ultraviolet light. A one-nanometer gap and half a volt bypass a fundamental rule of chemistry A nanoscale junction forces molecules…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (50+ words) A new self-assembly platform produces synthetic brochosomes at over 100,000 per second, enabling scalable antireflective, sensing and camouflage materials. High-speed platform mass-produces insect-inspired nanostructures A new self-assembly platform produces synthetic brochosomes at over 100,000 per second, enabling scalable antireflective, sensing and camouflage…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (47+ words) Researchers developed a highly selective membrane that efficiently separates carbon dioxide from other gases, supporting cleaner energy and industrial processes. Optimized MOF membranes boost carbon dioxide separation Researchers developed a highly selective membrane that efficiently separates carbon dioxide from other…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (39+ words) Researchers made a COF-hBN photocatalytic surface that uses light to degrade pollutants in flowing water, including PFAS, drugs and dyes. Engineered nanomaterial uses light to destroy PFAS, other contaminants Engineered nanomaterial uses light to destroy PFAS, other contaminants...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (39+ words) With the successful introduction of manganese into perovskite nanoparticles, researchers have 'doped the undopable'. Magnetically doped quantum dots promise brighter lights and smarter future tech With the successful introduction of manganese into perovskite nanoparticles, researchers have 'doped the undopable'....