KNV'S Incorporation

13/02/2026

Flower-like MoS2/graphene nanocomposite enables high-performance flexible all-solid-state asymmetric micro-supercapacitor

Researchers from Sungkyunkwan University and Hubei University of Technology have reported a scalable and cost-effective process to produce an all-solid-state asymmetric micro-supercapacitor based on nanostructured flower-like MoS2/graphene cathode and activated carbon anode. The MoS2/graphene nanocomposites were synthesized via a hydrothermal method, leveraging the synergistic effect of pseudocapacitive MoS2 and highly conductive graphene to enhance electrode capacitance and cycling stability.

22/12/2025

Graphene interfaces provide the key to stable metallenes

Researchers from Finland's University of Jyväskylä have combined quantum-mechanical modeling and universal machine learning to reveal how geometry determines the stability of graphene - metallene interfaces - an important step toward bringing these promising 2D materials into real-world technologies.

Integrating density-functional theory and machine-learning to assess the stability of lateral graphene–metallene interfaces. Image credit: University of Jyväskylä

Metallenes are atomically thin, nonlayered metallic sheets with great potential for applications ranging from next-generation electronics to energy storage and catalysis. Yet their strong metallic bonding makes them unstable in isolation, often requiring confinement within the pores of 2D templates such as graphene. To tackle this challenge, Professor Pekka Koskinen’s team conducted a large-scale computational study of 1,080 graphene–metallene interfaces, covering 45 different metals and four interface geometries. Using density-functional theory (DFT) alongside the MatterSim machine-learning interatomic potential, the researchers optimized interface structures, analyzed their electronic properties, and tested their stabilities under strain, defects, and thermal motion.

Their results show that smooth, well-aligned geometries - for example, where the zigzag edge of graphene meets a straight metallene edge - lead to the most stable, defect-resistant, and energetically favorable interfaces. In contrast, ragged or mismatched boundaries destabilize the metallic layer, causing reconstruction or collapse. Transition-metal metallenes, in particular, form the most robust and resilient junctions.

22/11/2025

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11/09/2025

INNOVATION LEADERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY

06/03/2025

Researchers awarded $5 million grant to advance brain implants with electrodes.

A team led by researchers at the University of California San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering has been awarded a $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop next-generation brain implants that can record brain activity with unprecedented resolution and speed across different brain regions. The technology aims to advance neuroscience by providing clearer insights into brain function and overcome key limitations of existing brain-monitoring devices.

22/10/2024

Researchers design a graphene-based 'electronic tongue' that detects liquid differences, spoilage, and food safety with AI accuracy

Researchers from Penn State University and Goddard Space Flight Center recently developed an 'electronic tongue' based on a graphene-based ion-sensitive field-effect transistor, capable of identifying differences in similar liquids, such as milk with varying water content; diverse products, including soda types and coffee blends; signs of spoilage in fruit juices; and instances of food safety concerns. The team also found that results were even more accurate when artificial intelligence (AI) used its own assessment parameters to interpret the data generated by the electronic tongue.

The sensor and AI can broadly detect and classify various substances while collectively assessing their respective quality, authenticity and freshness. This assessment has also provided the researchers with a view into how AI makes decisions, which could lead to better AI development and applications, they said.

09/09/2024

Xiaomi launches a graphene radiator capable of heating a room in a few seconds

Xiaomi has released its new Xiaomi Mijia Graphene Skirting Board Heater 2, a graphene radiator that boasts a powerful heating system 2.200W and a foldable format. The Xiaomi Mijia Graphene Skirting Board Heater 2 features a graphene heating technology heater capable of providing heat in just 3 seconds and heating an entire room to the desired temperature in just 15 minutes.

In 2022, Xiaomi launched the Mijia Graphene Baseboard Heater (Fire Edition). The device uses two graphene-based heating elements, and has a simulated flame function that uses an integrated humidifier and LEDs to generate the flame appearance. This new launch seems to be the next generation in the same product line.

In addition, the new Xiaomi Mijia Graphene Skirting Board Heater 2 has various cooling mechanisms as well as protection against electrical failures or overheating. This is combined with intelligent temperature control to create a comfortable environment.

21/08/2024

Researchers develop saliva-based cortisol electrochemical sensor with graphene electrode

Researchers from Tufts University recently developed a graphene-enhanced highly sensitive saliva-based cortisol sensor – eliminating the need for invasive blood tests.
The Point-of-Care (POC) electrochemical biosensor boasts a detection limit of 0.24 fg/mL, making it 100 times more sensitive than existing saliva tests. This innovation relies on the Gii-Sens “electrode” – a sensing strip produced by nanomaterial company, iGii – integrated into the sensor.

The novel non-invasive diagnostic tool provides reliable salivary cortisol profiles and could help identify early onset of stress related disorders, measure the wellbeing of frontline workers and optimize athlete performance. Profiling cortisol in saliva could improve understanding of conditions that affect and are affected by long-term stress levels. Cortisol, a hormone associated with stress, fluctuates throughout the day and varies significantly among individuals. It is often tested through either saliva or blood tests.

Traditional technologies have struggled to provide reliable and sensitive detection from saliva due to it having low concentrations of cortisol. Blood tests, while more accurate, are invasive, especially if they have to be taken multiple times a day.

The Gii-Sens electrode, created by iGii (formerly Integrated Graphene), is a unique, porous, 3D carbon nanostructure that has a high surface area and highly conductive carbon-based electrode platform. It is more sensitive, and more sustainable, compared to other commonly used sensor materials, such as gold. The fabrication process of this ultra-sensitive biosensor involves attaching anti-cortisol monoclonal antibodies (mAb-cort) to the PBASE-NHS/GF electrode through non-covalent immobilization. This method preserves bioreceptor Graphene's structural integrity and electrical conductivity while facilitating efficient and controlled antibody immobilization, thereby enhancing the biosensors’ sensitivity.