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Low-energy photoresponsive magnetic-assisted cleaning microrobots for removal of microplastics

Tingting Yu Lei Xu Zhichao Wang
February 5, 2025

How can we tackle the microplastic threat in water? A microrobot can remove microplastics even in low sunlight conditions, offering a potential solution.

Environment/Nanotechnology/Public health

Cardiac impacts of molybdenum disulfide nanosheets and mitigation strategies

Wei Zou Xingli Zhang
January 14, 2025

Molybdenum disulfide, a versatile 2D material, shows unexpected cardiotoxicity in developing vertebrates, highlighting the need for safer nanomaterial designs.

Materials science/Nanotechnology

New 3D printing method introduces cost-effective and safe approach with thermal initiators

Shlomo Magdassi Doron Kam Omri Rulf
November 13, 2024

Could thermal initiators in 3D printing revolutionise the industry? This method promises cost savings and enhanced safety for a range of applications.

Materials science/Nanotechnology/Physics

Understanding electron transport in nanomaterials

Adam Kelly Jonathan Coleman
October 28, 2024

Performance bottlenecks in advanced printed electronics arise where nanomaterials meet. How can we effectively measure resistances at such a tiny scale?

Materials science/Nanotechnology/Neuroscience/Physics

Ultra-reliable AI memristor with strain engineering

Jinhyoung Lee Gunhoo Woo Taesung Kim
October 8, 2024

How does flexoelectricity open new possibilities for semiconductors? A study reveals its potential to boost control and improve ferro-ionic performance.

Medicine and health/Nanotechnology

These shapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth, kill bacteria

Chidirim Ndeche
September 7, 2022

The technology provides a new automated way of brushing that could help people with mobility issues.

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