Nanomaterials – Page 23

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Cutting edge chemistry in 2013

2013-12-12T00:00:00Z

We take a look back at the year’s most interesting chemical science stories
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Vibrations couple light to graphene

2013-12-11T00:00:00Z

Independent teams realise that graphene rippled by sound waves is better at converting light to surface plasmons
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Lithium–sulfur batteries ready to go the distance

2013-12-03T00:00:00Z

Innovative electrodes set to put electric cars in the fast lane with a new design that holds double the energy of ordinary lithium batteries
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World's smallest bubbles put chemistry under pressure

2013-11-26T00:00:00Z

Graphene nanobubbles let scientists probe exotic chemistry like fullerene polymerisation
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Patterning graphene onto complex surfaces

2013-11-12T00:00:00Z

Researchers hope their strategy for patterning graphene onto 3D surfaces will boost graphene’s commercial viability
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UK failing to capitalise on graphene

2013-11-01T00:00:00Z

Graphene may have been discovered in the UK, but report warns that country’s industry is falling behind global competitors
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US researchers create 'cleanest’ graphene yet

2013-10-31T00:00:00Z

As a bonus a one-dimensional electrical contact was also added to the graphene to allow it to show its true electronic potential
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Graphene targets water treatment and carbon capture

2013-10-03T00:00:00Z

Researchers demonstrate membranes that filter gases, including carbon dioxide
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Malvern sizes up Nanosight fit

2013-10-01T00:00:00Z

Nanoparticle characterisation firm bought for £15 million
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Gold nanoparticles for physics, chemistry and biology

2013-09-23T00:00:00Z

Golden nuggets
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Shape memory polymer hosts functional nanoparticles

2013-09-10T00:00:00Z

A polymer that remembers its original shape after being scrunched up gives support to nanoparticles
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Self-assembling yarn shows its strength

2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Chinese chemists have pulled a thread as strong as polypropylene from a simple mix of monomers
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Squid skin material invisible to infrared cameras

2013-08-12T00:00:00Z

Cephalopod-inspired surface can tune its reflectivity using chemical stimuli
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France expands investment in nanotechnology

2013-08-08T00:00:00Z

Prime minister pledges €600 million for five-year R&D program
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Gas specialist branches out into carbon nanotubes

2013-07-26T00:00:00Z

Linde group launches ink made with long, individual tubes
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Chemists welcome newest member of nanocarbon family

2013-07-15T00:00:00Z

Unique warped structure has properties distinct from other carbon allotropes such as graphene, fullerene and nanotubes
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Green graphene band-aid

2013-07-07T00:00:00Z

Graphene could become a new type of antimicrobial material for everyday use
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Molecular transistor for cheaper, greener electronics

2013-06-27T00:00:00Z

Reduced graphene oxide electrode enables photoswitchable layer to be employed
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Catching a reaction in the act

2013-05-30T00:00:00Z

AFM images a reactant and its cyclised products on a silver surface
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Understanding defects in graphene

2013-05-09T00:00:00Z

Gaseous organic by-products that form during graphene preparation signal dents in its structure