Lignin Nanoparticles Boost Oil Recovery by Tuning Rock Wettability at the Nanoscale in ssalimpour

The target audience of this is senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and engineering practitioners who are about to enter or... 07/27/2026

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Plant biomass is a sustainable resource created by absorbing and fixing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The basic unit of cells is made up of... 07/27/2026

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Diabetic ulcer is a prevalent complication affecting a large number of individuals globally and presents a significant challenge in healthcare, often... 07/27/2026

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The properties of produced nanofibers are normally too small to be observed with the naked eye. Therefore, advanced equipment is necessary to... 07/27/2026

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We report the nanofiber-reinforced composite electrodes as the highly transparent (~90%) and extremely foldable electrodes with lower sheet... 07/27/2026

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Researchers showed that size-controlled lignin nanoparticles made from alkali and kraft lignins can improve enhanced oil recovery by lowering interfacial tension and shifting sandstone and carbonate rocks toward more water-wet conditions. The intermediate-sized alkali lignin nanoparticles delivered the strongest sandstone performance, with recovery gains linked to a balance between wettability alteration, interfacial activity, and pore-network transport. 07/26/2026

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Nanostructured titanium composites may enhance dental implants by providing antibacterial activity, enhanced bioactivity, corrosion protection, and localized drug-delivery capabilities. However, the review found that most evidence remains laboratory or preclinical, and long-term clinical studies are needed before these materials can move beyond established titanium implants. 07/26/2026

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PI (Physik InsAtrumente), a global leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning, has released the A-725, a five-axis air bearing nanopositioning system combining a true planar XY stage with an integrated parallel-kinematics module. 07/22/2026

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This review examines how microscopy and computational analysis can identify defects in self-assembled nanosphere structures used in photonics, sensing, coatings, drug delivery, and nanosphere lithography. It concludes that multimodal imaging, standardized datasets, and data-efficient machine learning could improve quantitative inspection and feedback-guided assembly. 07/22/2026

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Tescan has introduced the new generation of Tescan CLARA™, an ultra-high-resolution scanning electron microscope for nanoscale materials characterization. 07/24/2026

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Automatic sputter coating and LUXOR A2 technology improve coating uniformity and SEM imaging quality compared to manual processes. 07/02/2026

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Hybrid bonding advances semiconductor packaging, enabling compact assemblies with high performance and reliability for next-gen microelectronic devices. 07/08/2026

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KLA Instruments' SRX option transforms nanoindentation, addressing high-strain-rate testing challenges and improving understanding of material performance. 07/14/2026

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The discovery of non-porous MOF thin films has altered our understanding of their stability and transport properties. We take a closer look. 07/15/2026

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Optimize materials design with KLA's SRX nanoindentation workflow, focusing on strain-rate sensitivity for improved understanding of rate-dependent behavior. 07/24/2026

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