(Nanowerk News) The urgent need for advanced technologies that ensure both safe water supply and effective pollutant degradation has driven researchers to explore innovative solutions. A recent study, ...

In a pivotal advancement for environmental conservation, researchers have pioneered piezoelectric techniques to efficiently degrade organic pollutants in water. This green approach converts mechanical ...

HONG KONG, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A collaborative research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a multifunctional nanorobot equipped with silver and gold nanorods to ...

Researchers from Shinshu University developed a low-cost nanocomposite by embedding bimetallic and trimetallic molybdates into nitrogen-, boron-, and fluorine-doped hollow carbon nanofibers. This ...

A recent study published in Advanced Science introduces a novel catalytic approach known as flexocatalysis, which uses mechanical strain to induce electric polarization and drive chemical reactions.

Photocatalysts can effectively utilize solar energy to degrade organic pollutants, presenting significant application potential in water treatment. However, the ultrafast recombination of ...

These materials were integrated onto a melamine sponge (S-FeCu/CNF) through a calcium ion-triggered crosslinking method with sodium alginate (SA). This approach provides a robust and efficient system ...

A new study reports that a biochar-enhanced photocatalyst can efficiently degrade antibiotic contaminants in water, offering a promising strategy for ...

In a recent article published in the journal Materials, researchers presented a novel approach to environmental remediation through the development of a TiO 2 /Carbon/Ag nanocomposite synthesized ...

Whale sharks, already listed as endangered, face an array of human-induced threats such as fishing bycatch, vessel strikes, and habitat degradation among them. Pollution adds another, more insidious ...