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The week in research: February 5th 2014
A roundup of the latest materials science research from the past week.
Converting carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals
ThyssenKrupp initiates project to convert process gases from steel production into base chemicals.
Researchers discover mechanism for reversible nanowire deformation
In situ studies of deformation in metal nanowires have yielded interesting new deformation mechanisms.
Book review: Biopolymer Composites
Marisa Masumi Beppu, University of Campinas SP, Brazil reviews Biopolymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties, and Application.
Better modeling of metamaterials
EPFL scientists have developed an innovative mathematical method to greatly improve computer modeling of metamaterials.
Composite laminates might replace metallic implants
Researchers from Universities in Germany, Brazil, and Israel designed promising multilayer composites applicable as bone fracture fixation devices but also for other orthopedic applications.
Shrinking quantum dots improves charge transfer
Single-particle study identifies possible path to improved conversion of sunlight to electricity in photovoltaic devices.
Most accessed papers in physica status solidi for October 2013
We present the most downloaded papers from the pss family of journals from October.
A better way to decontaminate medical supplies
Research investigates the antimicrobial efficiency of microwave plasma processed air with manifold RNS against vegetative bacteria and bacterial endospores.
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