Nanotechnology News

3D-printed nanopillars mimic brain environment to promote neuron growth

 Nanotechnology News
 30 January 2025
Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed. Researchers at the Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands (TU Delft) have developed a 3D-printed brain-like environment where neurons grow similarly to a real...

Creating nanoislands enhances platinum catalyst efficiency

 Nanotechnology News
 29 January 2025
Noble metals such as platinum can make useful catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions, particularly hydrogenation (adding hydrogen atoms to a molecule). A research team led by Professor Bruce Gates at the UC Davis Department of Chemical Engineering is interested in making platinum catalysts that...

New acoustic wave phenomenon discovered

 Nanotechnology News
 29 January 2025
A unique propagation phenomenon of acoustic waves has been discovered, paving the way for developing advanced communication technologies using acoustic devices....

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