Materials – Page 71
-
Research
Boron nitride Pringle predicted to be frequent flapper
Computational study searches for graphene Pringle’s cousins
-
Research
Diamond set to sparkle for nanoelectronics
Straightforward etching of sub-100nm structures onto diamond overcomes problems with defects
-
Podcast
Chemistry World podcast - June 2014
We speak to Tom Brown, the 2014 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year, and find out why cells spend so much time doing nothing
-
Research
Squid skin conductor for bioelectronics
Transistors made from reflectin protein could bridge the gap between electronic and biological systems
-
Research
Flue gas reclaimed as polymer feedstock
Closing the carbon cycle reduces both greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel depletion
-
Research
A good hair day for glowing nanoparticles
Chinese scientists make luminescent ink out of hair
-
Research
New thermoset plastics simple to recycle
IBM researchers create polymers that breakdown in acidic conditions
-
Research
The future is lead-free for perovskite solar cells
A non-toxic perovskite solar cell is all set to challenge current photovoltaic technology
-
Research
3D printing reveals shark skin secrets
Facsimile skin with tiny tooth-like bumps improves shark’s swimming efficiency by 6%
-
Feature
Green packaging blues
Plastic packaging is ubiquitous, but uses precious resources and goes straight to waste. Bea Perks takes a look
-
Research
Polymer sets new self-healing record
Material mimics animal healing forming a scaffold to support repair of holes over 3cm wide
-
News
Glowing roads take a rain check
Moisture seeping into the photoluminescent strips dampens their illumination
-
Podcast
Chemistry World podcast - May 2014
We speak to the ‘sultan of synthesis’, Phil Baran, and Peter James explains how labs can save cash on energy bills
-
Research
Decoding interstellar carbon
New models identify fullerenisation fingerprint in infrared signals
-
Research
Graphene made in a kitchen blender
High quality flakes of two-dimensional material exfoliated from graphite points way to bulk production
-
Careers
Changing phases
John Goodby has discovered new forms of matter and invented new materials. Helen Carmichael speaks to him about his career
-
Research
Calculations predict new form of phosphorus
Flat layers of ‘blue phosphorus’ may have ideal properties for nano-electronics
-
Podcast
Chemistry World podcast - April 2014
Why are researchers boycotting a conference? How can Raman spectroscopy reveal the true colours of paintings? And how can shrimp shells help clean the ocean?