Materials – Page 57
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ResearchHalting the flow of microplastics
Most wastewater treatment plants are unable to deal with small litter particles, researchers find
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ResearchExplosive-sensing plant lights fuse for nanobionics
Nanotube-modified spinach can detect explosives and give off an IR signal
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ResearchHandy gel grips chemists
Researchers model responsive gels that mimic finger- and snail-like motion
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NewsMOFs offer safer toxic gas storage
Start-up’s gas cylinders allows sub-atmospheric storage of hazardous gases like arsine used in semiconductor processing
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ResearchMiracle material potential water pollutant
Researchers demonstrate toxic effects of graphene on aquatic life
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NewsThe patriotic chemist
Northwestern University’s Omar Farha, who hails from the West Bank, is all about MOFs and keeping America’s scientific community inclusive
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NewsExplainer: Are ‘flushable’ wet wipes really flushable?
Water companies are calling for all wipes to be classified as unflushable until an international standard is agreed
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Research3D printed heart-on-a-chip pumps out data
Printing approach allows useful sensors to be embedded in the system
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ResearchGood reactions come in small flasks
Flask-shaped silica nanoparticles can be used as miniscule reactors and rockets
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ResearchSelf healing lithium-ion battery developed
A power source that can repair itself could be used for wearable, tearable electronics
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Research3...2...1... micro-ignition!
Scientists design microrockets with first ever built-in delayed ignition system
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ResearchSurface inspired by moth eyes eliminates reflection
Non-reflective nanostructure could improve the performance of high power lasers
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FeatureSupraheroes
The three winners of this year’s chemistry Nobel gave chemists the tools to make molecules into machines. Emma Stoye assembles the story
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ResearchWhat's your nano poison?
Informatics tool helps researchers visualise complex toxicity datasets
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BusinessChemical activity on demand
Aqdot controls the release of encapsulated cargoes using supramolecular chemistry
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ResearchPlastics synthesis goes green
Enzyme-catalysed polymerisation could lead to sustainable plastics
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NewsUK lab first to use liquid gallium x-ray source
The Small lab set to produce big results in nano-research
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Research13,000-strong MOF menagerie fuels search for hydrogen storage solution
Researchers find promising hydrogen storage materials by virtually screening more than 13,000 metal–organic frameworks