Nanomaterials are everywhere—from cosmetics to electronics—but their environmental and health risks are only beginning to be ...

What is the Quantum Size Effect? The quantum size effect (QSE) is a phenomenon observed in nanomaterials where their electronic, optical, and magnetic properties deviate from those of the bulk ...

Cellulose nanomaterials, derived from abundant renewable biomass, have attracted considerable attention owing to their exceptional mechanical properties and sustainability credentials. At the ...

Nanotechnology has significantly reshaped modern science. Now, researchers can manipulate matter at atomic and molecular scales. Among the many forms of nanomaterials, zero-dimensional nanomaterials ...

Nanomechanical behavior of a biomimetic nacre coating on glass observed via in situ SEM nanoindentation, demonstrating nanoscale crack deflection and strain hardening. (Image: F. de Luca) ...

At higher speeds, aircraft parts are exposed to elevated temperatures and exceptional thermal loads, making efficient heat management a critical requirement. In this context, nanomaterials are ...

Two-dimensional (2D) materials and nanomaterials have emerged as transformative candidates for next-generation photovoltaic (PV) and solar energy conversion ...