Scientists have discovered that water can exhibit a similar behavior like a liquid crystal when illuminated with laser light. This effect originates by the alignment of water molecules, which exhibit a mixture of low- and high-density domains that are more or less prone to alignment.
Aug 11th, 2020
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A new method uses swirls of light to enable researchers to observe previously invisible quantum states of electrons. It promises to deliver new insights into electron motion, which is crucial in understanding material properties such as electrical conductivity, magnetism and molecular structures.
Aug 11th, 2020
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In order to combat bacterial wound infections, researchers have developed cellulose membranes equipped with antimicrobial peptides. Initial results show: The skin-friendly membranes made of plant-based materials kill bacteria very efficiently.
Aug 11th, 2020
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By combining purpose-built materials and neural networks, researchers have shown that sound can be used in high-resolution imagery.
Aug 11th, 2020
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Scientists use attosecond laser pulses to probe the shortest-lived processes in nature in solid materials instead of gases.
Aug 11th, 2020
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Researchers have discovered a dose threshold that provides a potentially universal method for gauging nanoparticle dosage and could help advance a new generation of cancer therapy, imaging and diagnostics.
Aug 11th, 2020
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Researchers have been able to transform brackish water and seawater into safe, clean drinking water in less than 30 minutes using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and sunlight. They were able to generate 139.5L of clean water per kilogram of MOF per day.
Aug 10th, 2020
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New porous catalyst with ultra-small fins facilitates molecular transport.
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By layering different two-dimensional materials, physicists have created a novel structure with the ability to absorb almost all light of a selected wavelength.
Aug 10th, 2020
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Researchers developed a remote magnetic-sensitive artificial catalyst, which shows high catalytic efficiency within living cells.
Aug 10th, 2020
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Researchers have found electrons that behave as if they have no mass, called Dirac electrons, in a compound used in rewritable discs, such as CDs and DVDs. The discovery of 'massless' electrons in this phase-change material could lead to faster electronic devices.
Aug 10th, 2020
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Researchers investigate the effect of original surface topography of Cu(111) substrate on surface roughening after graphene growth.
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When nanocellulose is combined with various types of metal nanoparticles, materials are formed with many new and exciting properties. They may be antibacterial, change colour under pressure, or convert light to heat.
Aug 10th, 2020
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Biomimetic nanoprobes are prepared by composing ferric oxide and fluorescent dye, and coating the surface of nanoprobes by bioorthogonally labeled brain tumor cell membrane for crossing the BBB and targeting brain tumor cells.
Aug 10th, 2020
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A supersensitive dopamine detector can help in the early diagnosis of several disorders that result in too much or too little dopamine.
Aug 7th, 2020
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The diode laser uses semiconducting material germanium tin and could improve micro-processing speed and efficiency at much lower costs.
Aug 7th, 2020
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