A new catalyst made of graphene with metal nanoparticles can promote the organic reactions used in the manufacture of drugs and pesticides.
27 November 2015
The first ever porous liquid is able to dissolve unusually large amounts of gas.
25 November 2015
on-chip metamaterial helps photonic devices
25 November 2015Laurie Donaldson
using sound waves to investigate new semiconductor
24 November 2015Laurie Donaldson
Using a clay-based electrolyte, scientists have developed a lithium-ion battery that can work at high temperatures.
23 November 2015
Halloysite clay nanotubes for drug delivery.
20 November 2015Laurie Donaldson
A new technique called ‘gas adsorption crystallography’ provides a new way to study the process by which MOFs store immense volumes of gases.
20 November 2015
A novel synthetic, sticky hydrogel can adhere to a wide range of surfaces with a toughness comparable to the bond between cartilage on bone.
19 November 2015
A novel gel can extract precious metals such as silver and gold from waste to form a hybrid nanomaterial.
19 November 2015
A consortium of British and Chinese scientists has produced novel quantum dots that could be used in imaging, drug delivery and cancer therapy.
13 November 2015Laurie Winkless
Korean engineers have shown that a specially-designed aluminium surface could help improve the air quality produced by air-conditioning units.
12 November 2015Laurie Winkless
Using hydrogen to enhance lithium ion batteries
9 November 2015
Scientists have developed a flexible metal-organic framework for storing natural gas in car fuel tanks.
5 November 2015
A novel lithium-oxygen battery has very high energy density, is more than 90% efficient, and can be recharged more than 2000 times.
3 November 2015
Graphene doped with nitrogen and augmented with cobalt atoms makes an effective catalyst for splitting water.
2 November 2015