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Detect PFAS with Nikalyte SERS

Detecting Forever Chemicals in our waterways with SERS

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The global water quality crisis extends across continents, with the United Kingdom facing significant contamination challenges from Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), commonly known as forever chemicals. These synthetic compounds persist in the environment for decades, accumulating in our bodies and waterways. As regulatory agencies establish stricter drinking water standards, the need for rapid, accurate […]

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role of SERS in detecting Nitazenes

The Role of SERS in detecting Nitazene

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The opioid crisis has entered a dangerous new phase. While fentanyl continues to dominate headlines, an even more potent class of synthetic opioids has emerged from the shadows, nitazenes. These 2-benzylbenzimidazole compounds, originally synthesized in the 1950s but abandoned due to extreme toxicity, have resurfaced on illicit drug markets with devastating consequences.[1] Traditional laboratory analysis

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Nikalyte_Silver nanoparticle coatings for wound dressing applications

Silver nanoparticle coatings for wound dressing applications

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In the evolving field of advanced wound care, silver nanoparticle (AgNP) coatings have become a cornerstone for developing antimicrobial dressings that are both effective and biocompatible. Among various fabrication techniques, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) stands out for its ability to deliver precise, reproducible, and scalable silver coatings at the nanoscale. This blog explores how PVD

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Plasmonic Catalysts for CO₂ Reduction & Carbon Utilization

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The global push towards carbon neutrality has accelerated research into advanced catalytic systems that can convert CO₂ into valuable fuels and chemicals. Among the many emerging strategies, plasmonic catalysts for photo-thermal CO₂ reduction are gaining significant attention from researchers, students, professors, and industry experts alike. This article explores the fundamentals, mechanisms, and recent breakthroughs in

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Nikalyte’s Alloy Nanoparticle UHV Deposition Source at the University of Oxford

High-Entropy Alloy Catalysts for Green Hydrogen Production

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Image Description: Nikalyte’s Alloy Nanoparticle UHV (Ultra-High Vacuum) Deposition Source at the University of Oxford, with Peixi Cong and Leanne Jones (Postdoctoral Fellows). Industry: Green Energy / Hydrogen Production / Nanomaterials Challenge: As global efforts ramp up towards decarbonization, efficient hydrogen production from water electrolysis becomes increasingly important. A major barrier to scaling up water

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Low Cost Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Production from Water

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Image Description: Copper nanoparticle coating on surgical wound dressings using Nikalyte, reducing MRSA colony formation. Industry: Healthcare / Wound Healing / Antibacterial Solutions Challenge: The client, an NHS Research Hospital, faced significant challenges in preventing and treating Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in wound care. They were looking for a solution to enhance the effectiveness

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Why Niobium is Critical for Advanced Electronics and Quantum Materials

Why is Niobium Critical for Quantum Materials

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The field of quantum materials has seen tremendous growth, especially in quantum computing, photonics, and optoelectronics. Among the most promising materials are doped II-VI nanocrystals, which possess unique electronic and optical properties that are highly sought after for next-generation technologies. These materials are engineered at the atomic scale to control their electrical and optical behaviour,

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Doped II-VI Nanocrystals for Quantum Materials -Nikalyte

Doped II-VI Nanocrystals for Quantum Materials

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The field of quantum materials has seen tremendous growth, especially in quantum computing, photonics, and optoelectronics. Among the most promising materials are doped II-VI nanocrystals, which possess unique electronic and optical properties that are highly sought after for next-generation technologies. These materials are engineered at the atomic scale to control their electrical and optical behaviour,

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Advanced Battery Electrode Deposition -Nikalyte

Hybrid MBE Source for Advanced Battery Electrode Deposition

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As the demand for advanced energy storage systems continues to soar, researchers and engineers are increasingly turning to cutting-edge deposition technologies to optimize battery performance. One such innovation is the Hybrid Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Source for advanced battery electrode deposition. This hybrid approach is a game-changer for the design, fabrication, and enhancement of electrode

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Prof. Alistair Kean to Speak at MetaHub Seminar

Prof. Alistair Kean to Speak at MetaHUBTalks Series!

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Nikalyte Ltd CEO Prof. Alistair Kean will present his seminar on “All the Small Things – Multi-Application Nanotechnology & Scale-Up for Commercial Manufacture” at the University of Exeter Engineering, organized by MetaHUB (EPSRC) on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025, from 13:30–14:30 BST. His talk will explore groundbreaking advancements in nanotechnology, including developments in SERS sensors, antimicrobial coatings,

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