Short engineered protein sequences have been used to initiate the simultaneous synthesis of two inorganic species in desired locations with nanoscale accuracy.
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Ultrafast Electrically Tunable Polaritonic Metasurfaces
Scientists design an electrically reconfigurable optical metasurface by merging plasmonic metamaterials with semiconductor heterostructures.
Molecular systems for flexible electronics
New research investigates the position of molecular memory on a nanometer-thick film.
Instructing neural cell growth with synthetic hydrogels
Researchers have reported a multi-component hydrogel material that can be utilized to direct the fate of neural precursor cells in vitro.
Contrast Methods in Industrial Inspection Microscopy
Markus Fabich runs through the various contrast methods that exist for use in inspection microscopy in this webinar, sponsored by Olympus – now available to view on demand.
Unique catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells synthesized
Researchers show how a unique nano-alloy composed of palladium nano-islands embedded in tungsten nanoparticles creates a new type of catalyst.
Next generation batteries with titanium dioxide anodes
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) have developed a new battery that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only 2 minutes.
BASF inaugurates catalysts manufacturing operation in Shanghai
BASF have inaugurated its expanded mobile emissions catalysts manufacturing operation in Shanghai, China.
Nuclear waste storage materials research wins grant
An American team have won an $800,000 grant to research stable materials for nuclear waste storage.
Exploring the chemistry of slag from flash ironmaking
Mohassab and Sohn at the University of Utah are leading a team to explore the chemistry of slag under the conditions of the flash ironmaking process.