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Coming soon: Tabletop molecular movies

A group or researchers has devised and demonstrated a highly unusual, compact, and relatively inexpensive x-ray source for an imaging system that may soon be employed to produce the kind of 'molecular movies' that scientists and engineers need.

Nov 7th, 2012

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Photovoltaics with carbon nanotubes

Researchers of the University of W�rzburg are significantly involved in the new European collaborative project POCAONTAS. They intend to develop novel materials for photovoltaics from carbon nanotubes. The project is funded by the European Union with EUR 3.5 million.

Nov 6th, 2012

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Graphene-based nanocomposite to adsorb water pollutants

Researchers succeeded in the production of particles with smaller size but higher surface area, and consequently more number of active sites, to adsorb pollutants by synthesizing cerium oxide-titanium dioxide nanoparticles and obtaining cerium oxide-titanium dioxide nanocomposite.

Nov 6th, 2012

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Modifying gel properties at will

Controlling and modifying at will the transparency, electrical properties, and stiffness of a gel - such are the promises of a new discovery by researchers. This marks an important step for materials used in healthcare, high-tech, and the cosmetics industry.

Nov 5th, 2012

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