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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
The NODE project will develop compact solid-state laser sources by integrating semiconductor heterostructures and 2D quantum materials, enabling ultrafast light generation for applications in quantum sensing, telecommunications, and biomedical diagnostics.
Inspiring interactions and shared vision: Cnr Nano reunites for its fourth scientific meeting
From quantum materials to nanobiotech, two days of insights and exchange marked the 2025 Cnr Nano scientific meeting in Modena. The event also featured an evening concert open to the public, celebrating the meeting of science and music.
Empowering young scientists in materials science
From May 19–23, Cnr Nano hosted the YAMBO School 2025 in Modena, training young researchers from 15 countries in excited-state simulations and many-body theory using the YAMBO code for applications in quantum technologies and energy materials.
DSQM, a CnrNano spinoff, receives the America Innovation Award for the second time
The Italy USA Foundation, which honors top Italian innovators behind startups, has awarded DSQM for its excellence in superconducting devices for quantum computing and its role in high-level research collaborations.
Innovative GFP-based sensor paves the way for rapid virus detection in clinical settings
Cnr Nano team developed a FRET-based sensor that detects the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein in biological fluids, leveraging GFP fluorescence and a modular design for future optimization.
Improving magnetic material calculations with advanced DFT
A new density functional approximation addresses key challenges in modeling ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetic, and noncollinear states, as published in Physical Review Letters.
Advancing superconducting electronics: a new platform development at Cnr Nano
Researchers at Cnr Nano present InAsOI, a novel platform that enhances superconducting electronics by enabling high-performance, miniaturized devices with advanced functionality — a key step for future quantum technologies.
Electric fields unlock new ways to control molecular spins
An international collaboration involving researchers from Cnr Nano has opened new avenues for controlling the quantum properties of molecules, demonstrating that the spin chirality in magnetic molecules can be manipulated using electric fields. Results are published in Nature Communications.
Flexible and biodegradable nanocellulose piezoelectric arrays for medicine and energy
Researchers at the Cnr Nano have developed flexible, biodegradable piezoelectric devices made from cellulose nanocrystals. These high-performance devices offer innovative solutions for heart monitoring, energy harvesting, and medical implants. The study is published in Science Advances.
CNR Nano unveils the SPEQTEM electron microscope, an advanced facility, developed with UNIMORE and Thermo Fisher Scientific, that will enable analysis of atomic structures and quantum behaviors, and support innovations in energy-efficient technologies.
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