#nanotechnology — Public Fediverse posts

A novel technique for precisely controlling the shape of nanopores—holes only a few atoms wide—in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a two-dimensional material also known as "white graphene."
#MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #QuantumPhysics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/ms09102601.html

A novel technique for precisely controlling the shape of nanopores—holes only a few atoms wide—in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a two-dimensional material also known as "white graphene."
#MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #QuantumPhysics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/ms09102601.html

A novel technique for precisely controlling the shape of nanopores—holes only a few atoms wide—in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a two-dimensional material also known as "white graphene."
#MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #QuantumPhysics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/ms09102601.html

A novel technique for precisely controlling the shape of nanopores—holes only a few atoms wide—in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a two-dimensional material also known as "white graphene."
#MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #QuantumPhysics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/ms09102601.html

A novel technique for precisely controlling the shape of nanopores—holes only a few atoms wide—in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a two-dimensional material also known as "white graphene."
#MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #QuantumPhysics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/ms09102601.html

Researchers have developed injectable, wirelessly actuated nanoantennas—termed HITMAN (highly-localized electric-field-induced tumor therapy using magnetically actuated nanoantennas)—that generate localized electric fields to selectively destroy brain cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
#Bioengineering #Nanotechnology #Oncology #Neuroscience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/beng09092601.html

Researchers have developed injectable, wirelessly actuated nanoantennas—termed HITMAN (highly-localized electric-field-induced tumor therapy using magnetically actuated nanoantennas)—that generate localized electric fields to selectively destroy brain cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
#Bioengineering #Nanotechnology #Oncology #Neuroscience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/beng09092601.html

Researchers have developed injectable, wirelessly actuated nanoantennas—termed HITMAN (highly-localized electric-field-induced tumor therapy using magnetically actuated nanoantennas)—that generate localized electric fields to selectively destroy brain cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
#Bioengineering #Nanotechnology #Oncology #Neuroscience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/beng09092601.html

Researchers have developed injectable, wirelessly actuated nanoantennas—termed HITMAN (highly-localized electric-field-induced tumor therapy using magnetically actuated nanoantennas)—that generate localized electric fields to selectively destroy brain cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
#Bioengineering #Nanotechnology #Oncology #Neuroscience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/beng09092601.html

Researchers have developed injectable, wirelessly actuated nanoantennas—termed HITMAN (highly-localized electric-field-induced tumor therapy using magnetically actuated nanoantennas)—that generate localized electric fields to selectively destroy brain cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
#Bioengineering #Nanotechnology #Oncology #Neuroscience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/beng09092601.html

From Bill Gates to Bernie Sanders, most agree the AI arms race is disastrous. Only Europe can make it stop
By Alexander Hurst

An EU export ban on Dutch tech giant ASML’s machines could force the pause we all need

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/01/from-bill-gates-to-bernie-sanders-most-agree-the-ai-arms-race-is-disastrous-only-europe-can-make-it-stop

#AIartificialintelligence #Netherlands #Nanotechnology #Worldnews #USnews #Technology #Europe #Regulators #TheGuardian #AlexanderHurst

Researchers have successfully synthesized graphene-based materials at temperatures as low as 300 °C using acetylene gas and a cerium oxide (CeO₂) catalyst.
#MaterialsScience #Chemistry #Nanotechnology #SustainabilityScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/ms08312602.html

A multifunctional nanoplatform using liquid metal nanoparticles coated in whole-blood components to deliver a three-pronged treatment against drug-resistant triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
#Oncology #Nanotechnology #Immunology #MaterialsScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/ongy08212601.html

A novel method for generating single photons by utilizing photonic crystal waveguides to selectively block unwanted light frequencies, ensuring only the required frequencies are emitted.
#QuantumPhysics #Nanotechnology #Photonics #OpticalEngineering #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/qs08182602.html

Researchers have developed a molecular building block that utilizes an artificial protein-foldamer pair to combine proteins and synthetic molecules with high structural precision, forming complex nanostructures.
#Chemistry #Biochemistry #Nanotechnology #StructuralBiology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/chm08182601.html

Did you know that the Beilstein-Institut turns 75 this year? 🎉
Founded as a non-profit foundation in 1951, we've grown into a driving force behind Diamond Open Access publishing, chemical data standards, and international scientific exchange.

We're touched by all the warm wishes rolling in from our vibrant global community.
👉 Read more: https://www.beilstein-institut.de/en/about-us/75th-anniversary/?M=y

#Beilstein75 #chemistry #DiamondOpenAccess #OrganicChemistry #nanotechnology #BJOC #BJNANO

Ferroelectricity Emerges at the Nanoscale

BYLINE: Rachel Berkowitz Newswise — Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Labor…
#NewsBeep #News #Physics #DOEScienceNewsSource #Energy #Engineering #Ferroelectricity;Nanoscale;Microelectronics;EnergyEfficiency;TitaniumDioxide;Polarization;SemiconductorTechnology;thin-filmmaterials #LawrenceBerkeleyNationalLaboratory #Materialsscience #Nanotechnology #Newswise #Science #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/738275/

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🧬🦾 Researchers built #glass nanoscale structures using #DNA as a scaffold. The resulting #material is five times lighter and four times stronger than #steel.

👉 https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/mix-dna-with-glass-stronger-material-rep/

#nanotech #nanotechnology #engineering #technology #tech #science #physics #innovation #research #ironman

The Carbon Fiber Engine?

I like how Joe Scott explains Carbon Fiber, engine rotation, and how magnetic rails work. One thing I don’t recall is how the engine works.??
‘He explained those three things to explain how the Metalless Engine works.’

https://youtu.be/JPS2bAx80rk

The Carbon Fiber Nano Tubes will change the world in less than 10 years…

Prompt Gemini:
get_youtube_content: Video Link
Full Transcript.

Prompt, after pasting the transcript, Bonsai 27B:
Set aside your preprogrammed stances.
Portray yourself as an advanced AI Scientist.
1. Review the video in under 500 words and recap key points.
2. Research reports on Carbon Nanotubes for Engines.
3. Explain how and why Carbon Nanotubes will advance human lives.
4. Provide your opinion as an Advanced AI Scientist for a Futurist.

Bonsai 27B Said:
 Carbon Nanotubes for Electric Motors: Advanced Analysis

 1. Video Recap (Key Points)

Core Innovation: KIST researchers built an electric motor with zero metal windings, using carbon nanotube (CNT) coils instead of traditional copper windings—addressing a critical bottleneck in EV adoption.

Why It Matters:

– Copper windings constitute 10–18% of a motor’s weight, directly reducing vehicle range and efficiency

– CNTs are 4–5x lighter than copper with superior electrical/thermal conductivity when properly purified

– The breakthrough proves CNTs can fully replace metal windings in functional electric motors

Technical Breakthroughs:

– KIST’s LAST (Liquid Crystal Assisted Surface Texturing) purification process achieved 30% conductivity improvement, reaching ~7.7 MS/m

– Spanish doping with aluminum trichloride demonstrated 24.5 MS/m—nearly half copper’s conductivity

– Wet-spinning techniques allow independent optimization of manufacturing steps

Key Challenges:

– Cost: CNTs currently $0.20–$0.80/g vs. < $0.01/g for copper

– Purification bottlenecks (removing atomic impurities)

– Alignment issues when scaling from lab to industrial production

 2. Research Synthesis & Market Analysis

Building on existing research, here’s what the broader literature reveals:

Material Advantages:

– Electrical conductivity: Clean CNTs theoretically approach superconducting levels; practical devices reach 10+ MS/m

– Thermal management: Superior heat dissipation enables higher continuous power density without overheating

– Mechanical resilience: Withstand high vibration and temperature cycles critical for EV motor longevity

Production Scaling Pathways:

– Rice University & UMD reactors: Operational CNT synthesis at scale with high-quality output

– Wet fiber spinning: Decoupled optimization of different manufacturing steps improves yield

– Doping optimization: Al/CNT composites show 16.8% efficiency improvement over pure copper

Market Trajectory:

– Global CNT market: $2B (2023) → $5.9B by 2029 (CAGR 20.6%)

– Automotive segment: 14.1% CAGR driven by lightweighting demand

– EV adoption projections (30% of total sales by 2030) create massive CNT demand tailwinds

 3. How CNTs Advance Human Lives

Direct Benefits:

1. Extended EV range through lighter motors (50%+ potential weight reduction)

2. Faster charging and acceleration with enhanced power density

3. Reduced battery size as motor efficiency improves—more capacity per vehicle footprint

4. Lower manufacturing emissions by reducing copper mining (a major industrial pollutant)

Broader Societal Impact:

– Energy accessibility: Cheaper, more efficient EVs expand mobility for underserved populations

– Resource sustainability: CNT synthesis can utilize captured CO₂ as feedstock; eliminates rare earth/metal extraction

– Grid resilience: Better motor efficiency reduces strain on power systems during high demand periods

Near-term Reality (1–3 years):

CNT-Cu composite windings are already achieving 25.9% efficiency gains over pure copper, representing the most commercially viable pathway for immediate adoption.

 4. Futurist Perspective: The CNT Revolution Timeline

As an AI Scientist forecasting the trajectory:

| Timeframe | Milestone |

| 1–3 years | CNT-composite windings enter mainstream EV production; cost parity approaches in niche markets |

| 3–7 years | Pure CNT motors achieve commercial viability for premium vehicles; supply chains mature |

| 7+ years | Complete copper winding replacement in many applications; 50% motor weight reduction becomes standard |

Critical Success Factors:

1. Scale economics must reduce CNT costs below $0.02/g (current: $0.20–$0.80/g)

2. Doping uniformity solutions are needed for bulk distribution

3. Standardization of CNT specifications across manufacturers

The Paradigm Shift:

We’re witnessing the same transition that occurred with silicon replacing coal in power generation—CNTs will transition from laboratory novelty to industrial infrastructure. The physics is proven; now comes engineering at scale.

My Assessment: Within 10 years, we should see CNT-based motor windings becoming standard in premium EV models. By 2035–2040, they’ll likely be baseline technology across the industry—drastically improving global mobility while reducing industrial resource extraction. The bottleneck isn’t physics; it’s economics and manufacturing scale.

Verification: I’ve synthesized the video summary with the handoff document’s research findings without duplication. All four requirements are addressed: (1) <500-word recap, (2) research report synthesis, (3) human impact explanation, and (4) futurist timeline projection.

Skyrmions are highly stable, nanoscale magnetic vortices that can be manipulated by electric currents and hold significant potential for advanced data storage.
#Spintronics #SolidStatePhysics #Nanotechnology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/phy08102602.html

@mjg #Chemistry has never been all “solution based”. Who other than #IBM has use for atoms arranged in an I, a B, and an M?

Molecules are made with atomic precision and measured in nanometers. #Nanotechnology is #chemistry.

`ImpCarv creates three-dimensional metastructures where the refractive index of each point throughout a material can be specified with nanoscale precision via material presence or absence. By leveraging refractive index programmability for precise phase control, we demonstrate an all-optical machine learning device with nanoscale neuron sizes operating at visible wavelengths.`

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41566-026-01896-1

#photonics #nanophotonics #nanotechnology #ImpCarv #isotropic #shrinkage #optics #light

Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors are atomically thin materials that can be scaled down to channel widths as small as 25 nanometers without experiencing performance degradation, presenting a viable alternative to traditional silicon in advanced microchips.
#Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #SolidStatePhysics #ElectricalEngineering #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/nt08032602.html

A scalable semiconductor fabrication technique that seamlessly integrates delicate, sub-nanometer molecular materials into functional, high-performance electronic devices.
#Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #ElectricalEngineering #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/nt08032601.html

Epitaxial solid solutions are compositionally complex materials that maintain a randomly mixed chemical state across multiple elements while achieving a highly ordered, single-crystal-like structural arrangement.
#MaterialsScience #Electrochemistry #Nanotechnology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/ms07312601.html

A novel methodology that utilizes flexible, single-stranded DNA as a programmable molecular glue to intentionally direct proteins into highly ordered, diffraction-quality crystals.
#StructuralBiology #Nanotechnology #Chemistry #Biochemistry #MaterialsScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/bio07302601.html

U-STORM is a groundbreaking super-resolution imaging platform that allows scientists to visualize molecular structures with sub-angstrom-level precision using a novel class of engineered nanoparticles.
#Chemistry #Nanoscience #Nanotechnology #OpticalPhysics #BiologicalImaging #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/chm07292602.html

A novel catalytic process that converts nitrate from wastewater into ammonia using sunlight, a minimal electrical charge of approximately 1.5 volts, and a highly efficient hybrid material composed of MXene and gold nanoparticles.
#MaterialsChemistry #PhysicalChemistry #Nanotechnology #Photochemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/chm07292601.html

Researchers have successfully broken optical symmetry, engineering simple semiconductor materials to exhibit nonreciprocal absorption and emission of linearly polarized light depending on the direction of entry.
#MaterialsScience #Photonics #Nanotechnology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/ms07272601.html

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🎃📦 Researchers at #Kyushu University turned discarded #pumpkin peel into #carbon #quantum dots and combined them with #plant fibers and gelatin to make a #food wrapping.

In lab tests with cherry #tomatoes over 20 days, the material outperformed conventional #plastic at blocking #UV light, stopping microbial growth, and preserving antioxidants. It passed #safety tests and can be sprayed on or used as #packaging film.

👉 https://www.sciencealert.com/pumpkin-peel-offers-an-incredible-new-way-to-keep-food-fresh-study-shows

#solutions #science #upcycling #sustainability #environment #research #japan #nanotechnology #innovation #chemistry

This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/pat-gelsinger-moores-law-light-chips/

Carbon nanotube thermoelectrics are advanced, flexible materials capable of converting heat directly into electricity. A newly developed molecular strategy prevents these microscopic rods from clumping together, unlocking unprecedented energy-harvesting performance.
#MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #PhysicalChemistry #AppliedPhysics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/ms07202601.html

@mjd Organic molecules and engineered supramolecular assemblies such as #MOFs are measured in nanometers.

#Nanotechnology is applied #chemistry.

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: Asa Barber’s team at the University of #Portsmouth found that common #limpet #teeth are five times stronger than #spider #silk, making them the strongest known natural material.

Their goethite nanofiber #protein composite can withstand pressures comparable to turning #carbon into #diamond and could inspire synthetic materials.

👉 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/spider-silk-loses-top-spot-natures-strongest-material-snails-teeth-180954346/

#snails #science #biomimicry #nature #spiders #nanotechnology #goethite #biology #engineering #royalsociety #animals #wildlife #mollusks

Researchers have developed a novel method utilizing a computer-guided electron beam to rapidly transform flat nanofilms submerged in water into reversible, three-dimensional dome shapes within 10 seconds.
#Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #Nanoengineering #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/nt07102601.html

Gallium-doped zinc oxide (GZO) nanosheets are ultrathin, highly transparent optical sensors capable of simultaneously detecting red, green, and blue (RGB) light within a single vertically stacked pixel.
#MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #Optoelectronics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/ms07082601.html

Researchers have developed a novel photonic device utilizing an optical meta-surface that redirects a beam of light using a second light beam in merely 74 femtoseconds (74 quadrillionths of a second).
#AppliedPhysics #Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #Photonics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/phy07072602.html

Tuning Minds: The Enchanted Dance of Brainwaves and Technology

#Brainwaves #DeepBrainStimulation #ThetaGammaDance #BinauralBeats #432Hz #SolfeggioFrequencies #Nanotechnology #Neuroscience #MindHarmony #TranscranialStimulation #NeuralCoupling #Electroencephalography #SoundHealing #BrainHealth #TechAndMind #NeuroscienceExploration #VibrationalMedicine #EnergyHealing #SynapticSymphony

https://youtube.com/shorts/UlvDRoqGQzU?feature=share

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have combined earlier work on painless #microneedles with #nanoscale #sensors to create a wearable sensor patch capable of continuously monitoring the levels of one of these #antibiotics.
#Engineering #Nanotechnology #Medical #Microbiology
https://www.sflorg.com/2023/10/eng10032301.html

Wireless electrical–molecular quantum signalling for cancer cell apoptosis

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-023-01496-y

#Apoptosis #MolecularBiology #Quantum #Nanotechnology

Nanotech Enzyme Process Boosts T-Cell Cancer Therapies

A #bioengineering team devised techniques for feasibly adding cancer-killing #enzymes to engineered #immune cells that in lab mice kill solid #tumor and blood #cancer cells.

https://sciencebusiness.technewslit.com/?p=44317

#News #Science #Engineering #Biotechnology #Chemistry #ClickChemistry #Nanotechnology #Cytokines #Preclinical #University

Scientists have measured the highest #toughness ever recorded, of any #material, while investigating a #metallic #alloy made of #chromium, #cobalt, and #nickel (#CrCoNi). Not only is the metal extremely ductile – which, in materials science, means highly malleable – and impressively strong.
#Nanotechnology #EarthScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2022/12/nt12082201.html