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2 days ago | azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Samudrapom Dam

Reviewed by Lexie CornerCancer remains a leading cause of death globally, responsible for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. Detecting cancer at an early stage significantly improves treatment success rates and reduces overall healthcare costs. Image Credit: Chinnapong/Shutterstock.comConventional diagnostic tools, such as ultrasound, MRI, PET, CT scans, and scintigraphy, often identify cancer only at later stages.

1 week ago | azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Noopur Jain

Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent article in the Journal of Polymer Science explores the development of chitosan–silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films, focusing on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties. The research is motivated by the growing demand for sustainable materials in fields such as packaging and biomedical applications.

1 week ago | azonano.com | Bethan Davies

Researchers funded by the US National Science Foundation have developed a molecular nanocage capable of capturing a wide range of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water—and it significantly outperforms conventional filtration methods like activated carbon. Made from an organic nanoporous material engineered specifically to target PFAS, the nanocage system removed 80 % of PFAS from sewage and 90 % from groundwater in study tests, all while showing minimal environmental side effects.

1 week ago | azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Ibtisam Abbasi

Reviewed by Lexie CornerThe aviation and aerospace industry demands extreme precision and stringent safety standards, with various filtration systems playing a crucial role in protecting passengers and ensuring optimal aircraft performance.1 Systems such as air filters, hydraulic and fluid filters, environmental control systems (ECS), and water recycling units are all essential for safe and efficient operation.

1 week ago | azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Noopur Jain

Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent article in Scientific Reports presents a study on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films embedded with biochar-modified titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanocomposites, developed to improve water treatment performance. The materials were designed to address dye removal and disinfection challenges in wastewater management.