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Porous silicon nanoparticles for hydrogen production
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed mesoporous silicon nanospheres that can be used for photocatalytic hydrogen production.
Magnetically propelled fish-like nanoswimmers
This fuel-free fish-like deformable nanoswimmer is expected to advance rapidly towards practical biomedical applications.
Polymer discs convert heat to electricity
Shannon Yee and co-workers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have synthesized semiconducting polymer complexes with nickel centres.
Optimizing bulk metallic glasses for robust, highly wear-resistant gears
New copper-zirconium-based BMGs are developed that show excellent potential for wear-resistance.
CellMat conference 2016
The 4th CellMAT conference will cover all aspects of manufacturing, modification, joining, property analysis and modelling of cellular materials.
Highly Reactive Biocidal Energetic Composite
A multifunctional reactive material was developed with biocidal combustion products, which can remain active for an extended period of time.
Synergism of Thin Heterojunctions and Spatially Separated Cocatalysts for Solar Water Splitting
Photochemical water splitting is an elegant way to solve energy and environmental-related issues.
Both: saving fuel and enhancing comfort
In the mobility of the future, the recuperation of energy plays an increasingly important role, including in a car’s suspension. Car builder Audi is working on a prototype called “eROT,” in which electromechanical rotary dampers replace the hydraulic dampers used...
2016 Chemistry Nobel Prize: How Molecular Machines Benefit Polymer Science (and vice versa)
Modern chemical designers are often inspired by Nature as well as by man-made objects – think of the classical analogy between molecular building blocks and LEGO bricks, the lock and key principle, etc. This year’s chemistry Nobel laureates have certainly been inspired by a bit of both.
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