Metallurgical Route Turns Bulk Boron Into Processable 2D Nanosheets in ssalimpour

Researchers developed atomically thin amorphous carbon films that combine an ultralow dielectric constant with high dielectric strength, mechanical hardness, and resistance to copper-ion diffusion. The films retain their dielectric properties down to 0.8 nm and can be grown conformally below 300 °C, highlighting their potential for highly scaled semiconductor technologies. 08/20/2026

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Self-assembling, anthracene-based supramolecular nanofibers can enable excitons to migrate hundreds of nanometers, according to a new experimental finding by researchers at Science Tokyo. Coupling these nanofibers with a ... 08/20/2026

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Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan in collaboration with FUJIFILM have developed a novel way of delivering circular RNA (cirRNA) into cells, paving the way for longer-lasting mRNA-based therapeutics including cancer ... 08/19/2026

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Microspectrophotometry combines microscopy and UV-visible-NIR spectrophotometry for precise analysis of microscopic samples, enhancing quantitative measurement. 08/19/2026

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PI (Physik Instrumente), a global leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning technology, offers the P-733 XYZ piezo nanopositioning stage, delivering 0.1 nm (1 Å) positioning resolution for demanding applications in super-resolution microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), surface nanometrology, and advanced imaging. 08/19/2026

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Researchers developed a potentially scalable metallurgical route that converts crystalline boron into dispersible, amorphous B/O-rich two-dimensional nanosheets through lithium alloying, chemical delithiation, and exfoliation. The nanosheets were incorporated into solution-processed SiC composite coatings with high solar absorptance, highlighting their potential for energy and photonic applications. 08/18/2026

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Researchers developed an edge-supported nano-thick epidermal electronics platform that combines an approximately 500 nm sensing region with a reinforced 5 µm scaffold for easier handling, release, and reuse. The design enabled water-assisted release and highly conformal skin sensing, with low-impedance sEMG electrodes, a 0.48 ms temperature sensor, and a pressure sensor reaching 62.9 kPa?¹ sensitivity in its most sensitive range. 08/18/2026

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Bubbles are round, and we know surface tension does that. But squeeze that gas-liquid boundary into a space only a few tens of nanometers wide—could other forces be at work? 08/19/2026

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Red blood cells serve as the foundation for nanocarriers that show promise in a new study as effective and efficient vehicles for gene therapy, tumor targeting and other medical treatments. Scientists at The Ohio State University ... 08/18/2026

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Children and seniors who have difficulty chewing and swallowing conventional tablets may have an easier way to find pain relief. Cornell researchers have developed an ultrafast-dissolving nanofiber film that can deliver a ... 08/17/2026

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PILine® positioning systems utilize ultrasonic piezo motors for unmatched precision and speed, essential for advanced scientific and medical applications. 08/14/2026

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Precision alignment systems like the PINovAlign42 are crucial for photonic integrated circuit testing, ensuring sub-micron accuracy in dynamic environments. 08/13/2026

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FMPA technology enables parallel alignment in photonics, optimizing multiple processes simultaneously for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 08/13/2026

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The skin serves as a primary barrier against external threats, and inadequate wound management can delay healing and promote the transition of acute... 08/06/2026

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An attempt has been made to develop fish gelatin-based nanofiber with 30% gelatin in acetic acid via electrospinning. And to functionalize the... 07/31/2026

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Polyethylene oxide (PEO) chitosan (CS) nanofiber membranes are promising for air filtration due to their biodegradability and antibacterial... 07/30/2026

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The growing demand for sensitive, rapid, and reliable analytical techniques for human health and environmental monitoring has driven the development... 07/26/2026

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