Researchers have found out how the regularity of polypropylene molecules and thermal treatment affect the mechanical properties of the end product. Their new insights make it possible to synthesize a material with predetermined properties, such as elasticity or hardness.
Feb 1st, 2018
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Tests in mice show the particles are better than MRI and CT at tracking cancer's progress.
Jan 31st, 2018
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New research ha revealed that nanocrystals made of cesium lead halide perovskites is the first discovered material which the ground exciton state is 'bright', making it an attractive candidate for more efficient solid-state lasers and light emitting diodes (LEDs).
Jan 31st, 2018
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Scientists have been working to develop a new process, which could lead to a new generation of high-definition (HD), paving the way for brighter, lighter and more energy efficient TVs and smart devices.
Jan 31st, 2018
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New research has demonstrated how the nano-architecture of a silkworm?s fiber causes 'Anderson localization of light', a discovery that could lead to various innovations and a better understanding of light transport and heat transfer.
Jan 31st, 2018
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Researchers have developed DNA-assisted molecular robots that autonomously swarm in response to chemical and physical signals, paving the way for developing future nano-machines.
Jan 31st, 2018
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Researchers have reported the development of a smart coating that is as hard as tooth enamel on the outside but can heal itself like skin can.
Jan 31st, 2018
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This integrated setup can be used to study gene regulation in single bacterial cells in response to dynamically controlled environmental changes.
Jan 31st, 2018
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Chemists have measured the effects of nanoconfinement in catalysis by tracking single molecules as they dive down 'nanowells' and react with catalysts at the bottom.
Jan 31st, 2018
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Through a collaborative approach of advanced spectroscopy and theoretical modelling, researchers were able to establish that the migration of excitation energy greatly affects the upconversion dynamics.
Jan 31st, 2018
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Dentistry researchers have developed a filling material with tiny particles made by self-assembly of antimicrobial drugs, designed to stop bacteria in its tracks.
Jan 30th, 2018
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Researchers have created a customizable, fabric-like power source that can be cut, folded or stretched without losing its function.
Jan 30th, 2018
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MXene material could help produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel.
Jan 29th, 2018
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Picture a tiny, makeshift muscle that can curl a 20 milligram suspended weight when exposed to light. Under the right conditions, another mix packs enough power to bench-press a dime.
Jan 29th, 2018
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Scientists have measured how strongly a charge carrier's spin interacts with a magnetic field in diamond. This crucial property shows diamond as a promising material for spintronic devices.
Jan 29th, 2018
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Fullerenes were first discovered by Harry Kroto in the 1970s, a feat for which he and his colleagues received a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Recently, they have been found in winds emitted by red giants and in interstellar medium.
Jan 29th, 2018
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