Characterization news, September 2011

New associative polymers reveal their workings

Researchers have studied the effects of reversible interactions on the dynamics of new associative polymers they developed.

Fractional finding for quantum vortices

Researchers have uncovered evidence for the existence in superconductors of quantum vortices with arbitrary fractions of quantum flux.

Fourth-generation biomedical materials

Simple ingredient is egg-actly right for ultralight aerogels

egg white proteins can be transformed into ultralightweight carbon aerogels for highly efficient water purification

Mechanochemical preparation of single atom catalysts for versatile catalytic applications: A perspective review