AI-assisted atomic models reveal how protective shells regulate aluminum nanoparticle oxidation in ssalimpour

Researchers compared the transcriptomic effects of free manganese oxide nanoparticles with pristine and degraded graphene-MnO? composites in A549 human lung cells after 24 hours of exposure. Free MnO? triggered much broader changes in gene expression, including pathways linked to cellular stress and apoptosis, while the graphene-bound forms produced much smaller transcriptional responses. 11/10/2026

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In 1974, the University of Melbourne's chemistry professor Richard Robson had the idea of replacing the wooden balls and metal rods used in structural models with molecules and chemical bonds. He began experimenting with ... 11/10/2026

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Building an accurate model of how atoms interact is a complicated process. Researchers must choose new calculations, test successive models and track the mechanisms behind each interaction. But a newly developed AI agent ... 11/10/2026

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Helicenes are a class of organic molecules consisting of benzene rings arranged in a spiral-like shape. These molecules exhibit significant circularly polarized luminescence—emission of light with left or right handedness—and ... 11/10/2026

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Researchers at the University of Rochester and Technion–Israel Institute of Technology accidentally discovered a new way to rearrange the internal structure of molybdenum—an extremely heat-resistant metal—at room temperature. ... 11/10/2026

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Researchers tested hierarchical hollow carbon nanospheres (HCNSs) as flow-electrode materials for capacitive deionization and compared them with commercial activated carbon and hollow mesoporous carbon nanospheres. Under the selected conditions, HCNS-based electrodes removed salt faster, with high charge efficiency and low energy consumption, and the authors attributed these results to their hollow geometry, hierarchical pore structure, low slurry viscosity, and favorable ion transport. 11/09/2026

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Penn State researchers have refined an atom-scale model of how silicon carbide changes from a solid into vapor during crystal growth, work that could help manufacturers produce higher-quality material for advanced electronics ... 11/06/2026

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To integrate multiple protective and transport functions within a single nanofiber system, a three-layer nanofiber membrane composed of PVDF,... 11/02/2026

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This book introduces readers to electrospinning, a nanofabrication technique used to produce nanofibers, and discusses the properties and... 11/01/2026

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in Encyclopedia of Green Materials 10/27/2026

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Large amounts of waste crab shells are generated at seafood processing plants. The main component, chitin, can be mechanically processed into... 10/27/2026

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in Encyclopedia of Green Materials 10/27/2026

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Nanotechnology could help crops withstand drought through nanoparticles, nanobubble irrigation, water-retaining hydrogels, and nanosensors, but challenges remain. 10/08/2026

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High-speed nanoindentation and EBSD techniques are employed to analyze self-annealed electroplated Cu, highlighting spatial variations in mechanical properties. 10/06/2026

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Researchers are exploring whether engineered nanocarriers can improve delivery of drugs, genes, and RNA-based therapies to specific lung cells while reducing unwanted effects elsewhere in the body. 09/29/2026

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Developing stretchable displays integrates quantum dot engineering and novel printing methods, addressing key challenges in performance and durability. 09/25/2026

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NanoLabSizer revolutionizes nanoparticle sizing with SR-DLS, enabling fast, non-destructive measurements directly in closed containers without sample prep. 09/17/2026

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