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Quantum effects stabilize sliding ferroelectricity in 2D materials
Researchers at Cnr Nano have shown that excitonic effects play a key role in stabilizing sliding ferroelectricity in bilayer WTe₂, providing a deeper understanding of a promising platform for energy-efficient nanoelectronics.
On May 13th, our friend and colleague Valdis Corradini passed away. Part of the Cnr Nano community since its early days, he will be deeply missed by colleagues, collaborators and friends.
Cnr Nano drives the MaX–NCC training school on Advanced Spectroscopy
Cnr Nano leads the online school on advanced spectroscopy (May 5–7, 2026), featuring hands-on training with YAMBO and cutting-edge methods for excited-state materials.
Superconducting SQUID generates coherent microwave frequency combs
Cnr Nano scientists extend optical frequency comb techniques into the microwave domain using a superconducting SQUID. This approach enables compact on-chip signal generation for quantum technologies, sensing, and precision measurements.
A new route to enhanced thermoelectricity at the nanoscale
Researchers at Cnr Nano demonstrate a novel spin-based mechanism to enhance thermoelectricity in helical nanowires. By engineering spin–orbit interactions, the study opens new perspectives for heat management and energy conversion at the nanoscale.
Eliminating spurious Spin Torques in First-Principles simulations
A long-standing theoretical issue in the simulation of magnetic materials has now been resolved by Cnr Nano researcher and colleagues. The work has been published in Physical Review Letters.
On January 10th, our friend and colleague Filippo Fabbri passed away. A valued member of Cnr Nano, Filippo will be deeply missed for his scientific contributions and his warm, collaborative spirit.
Explore cutting-edge research at NanoColloquia 2026
The #NanoColloquia 2026 first-semester schedule is now available. Explore Cnr Nano’s seminar series and mark your calendars for engaging talks and discussions.
2nd Italian Glia Network Symposium: Cnr Nano among the organizers
The online event brought together the Italian and international neuroscience community to discuss the emerging role of glial cells in brain function and disease. The symposium highlighted young researchers’ contributions and the growing relevance of glial research for future therapeutic strategies.
Novel sensor enables direct detection of biofertilizers in soil
Developed by Cnr Nano and CREA, the technology lays the groundwork for a rapid method to measure microbial biofertilizers directly in the field, as reported in Microchemical Journal.
Graphene-Boosted laser breaks into the Terahertz forbidden band
By leveraging graphene plasmonics and optical nonlinearity, Cnr Nano researchers extend semiconductor laser emission to 10 THz, reaching a frequency range long deemed inaccessible. Results published in Nature Nanotechnology, which features the work on the issue’s cover.
A team from Cnr-Nano and ICN2 developed an AI-based workflow that converts atomic-scale images into 3D digital twins in minutes. Published in Advanced Materials, the study sets the stage for next-generation intelligent microscopes capable of autonomously analyzing complex materials.
Nanotechnology at the frontline of infectious disease research
Cnr Nano showcased nano-enabled solutions at the 3rd INF-ACT Annual Meeting, highlighting advanced approaches for rapid diagnostics and innovative therapeutic strategies against emerging infectious threats.
Superconducting demultiplexers open new pathways for quantum computer scalability
Researchers at Cnr Nano and Scuola Normale Superiore developed a hybrid superconducting device that can potentially transform the way signals are managed in cryogenic quantum systems. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, show a path toward smaller, faster, and more efficient quantum setups.
Core–shell nanoparticles help DLC coatings stay low-friction, even under humid conditions
Researchers at Cnr Nano have developed diamond-like carbon coatings enhanced with graphitic nanodiamonds, achieving ultra-low friction even in humid environments. The coatings are durable, scalable, and promising for industrial and biomedical applications.
Cnr Nano at the European Researchers’ Night 2025: exploring nanoscience in Modena and Pisa
European Researchers’ Night is back – and so is our commitment. From the mysteries of quantum mechanics to advanced materials, virtual reality, and nanotechnologies for health and the environment, visitors will discover how nanoscience is shaping the future.
Nano Colloquia 2025 – Second Semester Calendar Released
The NANO Colloquia are a seminar series by Cnr Nano researchers, offering a space for discussion and exchange across nanoscience research. Seminars take place alternately in Modena and Pisa and are accessible in hybrid mode.
Electron microscopy reveals angular momentum of excited electrons for the first time
A novel technique developed at Cnr Nano reveals how electrons transfer angular momentum inside solids, unlocking new ways to study materials at the atomic scale
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