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October 7, 2025

Nanotech Industry Highlights

Single-Chain Nanoparticles Toughen Polymer Glasses Researchers have incorporated single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) into polymer glasses to boost strength, toughness, and processability simultaneously, overcoming the traditional trade-offs

AI Designs Better Drug-Delivery Nanoparticles At Duke University, engineers combined AI and automated lab systems to optimize nanoparticle formulations for hard-to-encapsulate drugs, improving delivery performance.

Self-Assembling Nanoparticles for Biologics Scientists at UChicago developed temperature-responsive nanoparticles that self-assemble at room temperature in water, offering a gentler path to deliver proteins and vaccines.

Industry Buzz

Vernell Presented at Lario Space Conference Our Founder & CEO, Thomas Pipkins, took the stage at the Lario Space Conference to showcase Vernell’s roadmap for the implementation of nanotechnology into advanced materials. The presentation emphasized the role of smart textiles and radiation-resistant coatings for future habitats and suits.

Vernell at the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney Vernell’s Research Lead, Zoe Hughes, and Researchers, Marta Cid Lopez and Sneha Ravishankar, attended the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) in Sydney, Australia. The event brought together innovators, scientists, and industry leaders from across the globe to discuss the next era of space exploration and technology.

DARPA Funds Nano-Enabled Camouflage Apparel DARPA has awarded $30M across several contracts to develop materials that dynamically adapt their optical and thermal signatures using nanoparticles and metamaterial designs for defense applications.

Research Spotlight

• Graphene Spin Loss Drives Ultra-Low Power Switching Scientists discovered that electron spin loss, traditionally dismissed as waste, can drive magnetization switching in spintronic devices, boosting efficiency by up to 3x.

• Nanocomposite Gas Sensors with GO/ZnO/Lignin A Nanomaterials paper details a graphene oxide–zinc oxide–lignin composite with enhanced gas sensitivity. The heterojunction and vacancy engineering improved selectivity and stability in harsh environments.

Help Shape the Future of Performance Textiles

Vernell is gathering real-world insights to guide the next generation of smart clothing technologies. We’ve launched three short surveys focused on understanding apparel challenges across key sectors:

• Healthcare Professionals Share your experiences with comfort, hygiene, and durability during long shifts.

• Military Personnel  Help us identify textile pain points in harsh environments, extended wear, and field operations.

• Outdoor Enthusiasts Tell us what matters most in your gear—weather resistance, odor control, or long-term comfort.

Your feedback will directly inform the development of advanced textile solutions that work as hard as you do.

Recommended Reads

• ACS Nano: Micellar Self-Assembly Constructed Microparticulate Shells Enable Dual-Responsive Release of Pesticide Microcapsules via Enzymatic/Mechanical Triggers

• Nanoscale: Recent advances in mass-sensing humidity sensors: mechanisms, materials, and applications

• SCI: The stealthy journey of nanoplastics in bivalves: accumulation dynamics and toxic burden 

• Nano Letters: DNA Nanostructures for Modular Growth Factor Delivery and Peripheral Nerve Repair

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