Surface science news, August 2015

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Copper clusters convert carbon dioxide directly into fuel

Scientists have developed a new energy-efficient catalyst for converting carbon dioxide directly into the liquid fuel methanol.

New industry/university center for atomically thin coatings

The study and development of atomically thin coatings will be the focus of a new, one-of-a-kind university/industry center.

Nanoscale platinum ‘grass’ makes signals clearer

A lawn-like coating of tiny grass-like platinum wires could improve electronic devices used to communicate with the brain.

Bulk metallic glass could keep hearts beating

An unusual amorphous metal alloy known as a bulk metallic glass could increase the longevity of stents, which are used to to open up blocked arteries.

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Making the hunt for catalysts simpler

Researchers have found that catalysis and wetting, two processes, which had been considered unrelated, are in fact closely linked

Researchers find link between wettability and catalysis

A research team has found that catalysis and wetting, which had been considered unrelated, are in fact closely linked.

Diamond puts a new shine on friction-free graphene

A novel combination of graphene wrapped around nanodiamond particles can reduce friction to near zero.

Biomedical implants get into the groove

Patterning metallic biomedical dental and hip implants with tiny grooves could improve biocompatibility with the body and reduce adverse reactions.

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