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Purdue University assistant professor honored for pioneering research in novel optics devices.
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Polymer electrolytes integrated with ionic liquids
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New anti-condensation coating developed at MIT
New surface coating for glass could eliminate image distortion caused by condensation and also prevent frost buildup.
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Scientist observe the impact of subtle changes in the electron distribution of a crystal on its atomic structure on ultrashort time scales.
Synergistic marriage of fluorescence sensing and molecular self-assembly
Fluorescence sensing along with molecular self-assembly leads to a highly selective sensory system for biologically important molecules.
Producing extra-fine carbon nanotubes easily and quickly
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Better characterisation of thin film organic semiconductors
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