University of Waterloo researchers develop a bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst based on graphene that can recharge zinc-air batteries more efficiently.
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Electrocatalysis Snapshots: Materials for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
The slow kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction require new catalyst research like this to make water splitting systems commercially viable.
Battery Power: Electricity and Chemicals from CO2
Of interest to the field of CO2 utilization is the adaptation of the above described energy storage system into one capable of fixing CO2 into a useful product, in this particular case carbon.
Learning from Ants
A calculation method based on a natural phenomenon helps to optimize lightweight laminates.
Equivalent Hydrogen Fugacity during Electrochemical Charging of Dual Phase Steel
980DP steel was studied using a new Thermal Desorption Spectroscopy apparatus to measure the hydrogen concentration in the DP steel, to evaluate the equivalent hydrogen fugacity, and to identify the trap activation energy and the associated hydrogen traps.
STORMing their way to Nanoparticle–Protein Interaction Understanding
STORMing towards a better understanding of protein corona formation on nanoparticles (NPs), to enable better design of NPs for biomedical applications.
Cover Art – Featuring DNA Origami, Cardiac Scaffolds and Stem Cells
This week’s Advanced Healthcare Materials cover manuscripts.
Print Your Own Electronic Devices At Home!
The recent progress made in inkjet printed organic transistors for plastic electronics applications is reviewed.
Particle Targeting in Complex Biological Media
Parameters that affect the biological performance of particles and highlight strategies for improved targeting ability of particles.
In-line Treatment of Sealing Products
A plasma treating system for EPDM-rubber profiles.
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