Our resources are finite. They have also become more difficult to secure. Geopolitical instability, conflicts, inflation and the geographical concentration of production mean that access to raw materials has become a strategic issue for many industries. Critical metals are a particularly striking example of this vulnerability. Lithium, cobalt, nickel, gallium and tungsten are essential to […]
Nanomaterials and critical resources: How to do more with less
Once largely confined to research laboratories, gold nanoparticles are now at the heart of major innovations in energy, healthcare, diagnostics and advanced materials. Their optical and chemical properties, combined with their ease of functionalisation, are paving the way for new technologies capable of improving the performance of numerous devices. Here are five recent examples illustrating […]
Applications of Gold Nanoparticles: five scientific advances
As 2026 approaches, one conclusion is unavoidable: nanomaterials are no longer merely a “promising” field of innovation. They are becoming an essential technological foundation. All sectors and all industries undergoing transition will require the contribution of nanoparticles—energy, healthcare, electronics, and the environment. The good news is that the nanomaterials industry has now reached a sufficient […]
On the eve of 2026, a clear conclusion emerges
Nanomaterials are at the heart of many scientific and technological innovations. In recent weeks, three major advances have marked research: the use of nanoparticles for hydrocarbon decontamination, the development of materials combining strength and lightness for aerospace applications, and a promising discovery on the use of semiconductor nanomaterials for hydrogen production through photocatalysis. Nanomaterials for […]
Nanomaterials: this week’s latest innovations
Nanomaterials are at the forefront of many recent technological advancements. Their ability to revolutionize sectors such as energy, healthcare, and industry is increasingly recognized. This article highlights three major breakthroughs that showcase the potential of nanoparticles, from the automotive industry to food safety. Solar Paint with Nanoparticles: A Revolution in the Automotive Industry Mercedes-Benz recently […]
Nanoparticles and nanomaterials: this week’s news
Coral reefs are critically endangered Global warming is a terrible threat to biodiversity. The effects on coral reefs and countless other organisms are already considerable. Coral reefs are veritable hotspots of marine biodiversity, and climate change is a direct and immediate threat to them. Rising ocean temperatures are already adversely affecting them. Oceanologists see the […]
What if nanoparticles could save the coral reefs?