Developments in understanding the mechanism and kinetics of dithiobenzoate-mediated RAFT polymerization from 2006 to 2013 are critically assessed.
Results for "carbon"
Drawing chemical sensors on paper with a flexible toy pencil
Research team at Northwestern University show that chemical sensors capable of detecting toxic vapors can be drawn with a toy pencil on paper.
December highlights from physica status solidi
Spin crossover complex, carbon onions, quantum dots, and chalcogenide glasses – all these in our December’s physics highlights.
Book review: Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge
Markku Leskelä, of the Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, Finland provides another review for Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge.
Mass production of polymer-nanotube composite fibers
Mass production of polymer-nanotube composite fibers using FibeRio forcespinning technology for cheap and strong carbon fibers.
Protein-based solar cell handles variable light better
Protein-based photoelectrochemical cell produces a direct current under continuous light but a novel alternating current under discontinuous illumination.
Studying the gasification of pinewood char
Purdue University researchers show potential benefits of pinewood char as synthetic fuel source.
Shrinking quantum dots improves charge transfer
Single-particle study identifies possible path to improved conversion of sunlight to electricity in photovoltaic devices.
How safe are nanotubes in modern plastics?
Experiments at NIST aim to answer questions about environment and health risks of aging plastics.
Molecular motor can walk nanoparticles along nanotubes
Researchers have created a new type of molecular motor made of DNA and used it it to transport a nanoparticle along the length of a carbon nanotube.
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