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Researchers developed an emission-based refractometric sensor that couples the defect-related photoluminescence of a freestanding silicon nitride nanomembrane to high-Q quasi-BIC modes. The device resolved refractive-index changes as small as ?n = 0.001 in water and achieved a figure of merit of 250, while simulations showed that its sensitivity is concentrated near the membrane surface. 11/13/2026

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This study characterizes the mechanical properties of four polyethylene types using nanoindentation, revealing insights into their performance and durability. 11/13/2026

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Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and global automotive supplier Motherson are collaborating to develop a magnetic heating technology that could significantly reduce the time and energy ... 11/13/2026

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Just one atom thick, graphene is the thinnest and strongest material ever measured. It can also conduct electricity and heat extremely well. These remarkable properties have generated interest in using graphene in everything ... 11/13/2026

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As superbugs become harder to treat and antibiotic resistance continues to rise worldwide, Flinders University scientists have uncovered an unlikely ally in the fight to prevent infections before they take hold. They have ... 11/13/2026

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Researchers investigated how platelet size, organic surface modification, and loading affect MgAl- and ZnAl-LDH nanofillers dispersed in transparent PMMA through emulsion polymerization. The strongest formulations retained high visible transparency while improving thermal stability, stiffness, and UV blocking, with nanoscale dispersion and interfacial compatibility playing a larger role than intercalation level alone. 11/12/2026

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Chronic gut inflammation can become self-reinforcing: damaged tissue produces reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory signals, which draw in immune cells that can cause further injury. 11/12/2026

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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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