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Upcycling method turns textile trash to functional coatings

In an effort to make textiles more sustainable, a new method allows researchers to break old clothing down chemically and reuse polyester compounds to create fire resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that could then be applied to clothes and fabrics.

May 2nd, 2023

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Dynamic 3D structure extraction from HS-AFM images

Allowing the direct observation of biomolecules in dynamic action, high-speed AFM has opened a new avenue to dynamic structural biology. An enormous amount of successful applications within the last 15 years provide unique insights into essential biological processes at the nanoscale - visualizing, for example, how molecular motors execute their specific functions.

Apr 28th, 2023

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New germanium-tin transistor as alternative to silicon

Scientists have fabricated a new type of transistor from a germanium-tin alloy that has several advantages over conventional switching elements. Charge carriers can move faster in the material than in silicon or germanium, which enables lower voltages in operation.

Apr 28th, 2023

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