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3-D-printed jars in ball-milling experiments

Recently, in situ observations of mechanochemical reactions have been achieved by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. Solid-state reactions can be directly tracked, revealing phase transitions and other material transformations during synthesis in a ball mill jar.

Jun 27th, 2017

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Atomic magnet curve balls

A twisted array of atomic magnets were driven to move in a curved path, a needed level of control for use in future memory devices.

Jun 27th, 2017

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Nanoparticles as food additives: improving risk assessment

The anticaking agent E551 silicon dioxide, or silica, has been used widely in the food industry over the past 50 years, and was long thought to be quite safe. Now, however, researchers have discovered that these nanoparticles can affect the immune system of the digestive tract.

Jun 27th, 2017

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Neuron-integrated nanotubes to repair nerve fibers

A new study sheds light on the properties of nanostructures capable of ensuring an effective integration with nerve cells, an essential quality for developing innovative systems targeting the repair of neuronal damages.

Jun 26th, 2017

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