Surface science news, September 2019

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Selenium keeps catalytic platinum in its place

Scientists have developed a highly durable fuel cell catalyst by using selenium to anchor platinum particles to their carbon support material.

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Single-atom catalysts show great promise on the surface

Physicists have found that incorporating individual metal atoms into a surface in the right way allows the creation of single-atom catalysts.

New algorithm identifies ideal pairs for making composite MOFs

A novel algorithm can identify MOF pairs able to connect to one another via the metal node on one binding with the organic linker on the other.

Electric pulse encourages ice to slide right off

A novel de-icing technique uses an electric pulse to melt the ice where the surface and the ice meet, so the ice can simply slide off.

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Call for nominations: 2019 EnSM Award and EnSM Young Scientist Award

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New 2D semiconductor has distinct split personality

Researchers have created 2D flakes made up of domains of molybdenum diselenide and rhenium diselenide with a sharp divide between them.

Graphene oxide gives the right cues to stem cells

graphene oxide offers a new way of delivering growth factors to 3D scaffolds supporting the regeneration of damaged cartilage

Novel carbon nanocomposite boosts TB detection

carbon nanocomposite aptasensor offers an innovative platform for quick and simple TB detection in clinical applications

Non-stick coating offers efficient way to pattern metals

By taking advantage of highly fluorinated organic compounds, chemists have developed a cheap and sustainable method for patterning metals.

Ultra-thin gold only a couple of atoms thick

Gold nano sheets for flexible electronic applications