Saturday, 27 September 2025

This light-powered catalyst mimics photosynthesis

Added: 15.11.2021 17:35 | 281 views | 0 comments

By mimicking photosynthesis, researchers have designed a new type of photocatalyst that can absorb light and use it to help catalyze a variety of chemical reactions that would otherwise be difficult to perform.

Tags: Chemicals

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Are scientists contaminating their own samples? New study shows we may be emitting clouds of microfibers

Added: 15.11.2021 17:34 | 280 views | 0 comments

More than 70% of microplastics found in samples from oceans and rivers could come from the scientists collecting them. A new article investigates procedural contamination when sampling for microparticles in aquatic environments. The study shows that a significant amount of microplastics and microfibres from scientists' clothing and gear mixes with environmental pollution in the water samples.

Tags: Scientists , Mel B.

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Liquid fuels from carbon dioxide

Added: 15.11.2021 17:34 | 266 views | 0 comments

A new electrocatalyst called a-CuTi@Cu converts carbon dioxide (CO2) into liquid fuels. Active copper centered on an amorphous copper/titanium alloy produces ethanol, acetone, and n-butanol with high efficiency.

Tags: Fuel

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Competing quantum interactions enable single molecules to stand up

Added: 13.11.2021 15:14 | 278 views | 0 comments

Nanoscale machinery has many uses, including drug delivery, single-atom transistor technology, or memory storage. However, the machinery must be assembled at the nanoscale which is a considerable challenge for researchers.

Tags: Technology

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

ESR-STM on single molecules and molecule-based structures

Added: 13.11.2021 15:14 | 273 views | 0 comments

Researchers extend single-atom electron spin resonance with STM from atoms to molecules, opening the power of synthetic chemistry to engineer their quantum states.

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Coal creation mechanism uncovered

Added: 13.11.2021 15:14 | 311 views | 0 comments

The mechanism behind one of the first stages of coal creation may not be what we thought it was, according to a team of researchers who found that microbes were responsible for coal formation and production of methane in these areas, which has implications for methane fuel recovery from some coal fields.

Tags: Fire , Fuel

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Sustainable, biodegradable glitter – from your fruit bowl

Added: 13.11.2021 15:14 | 272 views | 0 comments

Researchers have developed a sustainable, plastic-free glitter for use in the cosmetics industry -- and it's made from the cellulose found in plants, fruits, vegetables, and wood pulp.

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That new EV battery will be a headache to recycle: These solutions can help

Added: 13.11.2021 15:14 | 291 views | 0 comments

A new study identifies several keys to sustainably managing the influx of electric vehicle batteries, with an emphasis on battery chemistry, second-life applications and recycling.

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Weak bonds a strength in making borophene

Added: 12.11.2021 18:47 | 281 views | 0 comments

Researchers show how borophene, the 2D form of boron, can be grown to simplify its use for applications.

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AI behind deepfakes may power materials design innovations

Added: 12.11.2021 6:56 | 273 views | 0 comments

The person staring back from the computer screen may not actually exist, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) capable of generating convincing but ultimately fake images of human faces. Now this same technology may power the next wave of innovations in materials design, according to scientists.

Tags: Technology , Scientists

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Researchers develop CRISPR-based rapid diagnostic tool for SARS-CoV-2

Added: 12.11.2021 6:56 | 283 views | 0 comments

Scientists have created a new technology that rapidly detects the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The new SENSR was developed using CRISPR gene-editing technology as a rapid diagnostic that eventually could be used in homes, airports and other locations.

Tags: Technology , Scientists , Rape , Airports

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Repurposing carbon dioxide may be key to net-zero emissions

Added: 12.11.2021 6:56 | 314 views | 0 comments

Researchers recently published a comprehensive review article on how carbon dioxide can be isolated through reduction reactions and then transformed into value-added chemicals for fuels, thereby providing a path to repurpose excess carbon dioxide.

Tags: Mel B. , Fuel , Chemicals

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

CRISPR: Strategy refines genetic base editors

Added: 11.11.2021 18:03 | 305 views | 0 comments

A new strategy seeks to avoid gene-editing errors by fine-tuning specific CRISPR-base editing parameters in advance.

Tags: Genes

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

A personalized exosuit for real-world walking

Added: 10.11.2021 19:53 | 376 views | 0 comments

Researchers have developed a new approach in which robotic exosuit assistance can be calibrated to an individual and adapt to a variety of real-world walking tasks in a matter of seconds. The bioinspired system uses ultrasound measurements of muscle dynamics to develop a personalized and activity-specific assistance profile for users of the exosuit.

Tags: Walking

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Healable carbon fiber composite offers path to long-lasting, sustainable materials

Added: 09.11.2021 20:12 | 290 views | 0 comments

Researchers have created a new type of carbon fiber reinforced material that is as strong and light as traditionally used materials, but can be repeatedly healed with heat, reversing any fatigue damage. This also provides a way to break it down and recycle it when it reaches the end of its life.