Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bio/Nano Interface
Proteins choreograph the infinitesimal dance of living cells and functional biomaterials. An interdisciplinary research team at Lehigh University has unraveled how functional biomaterials rely upon…
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High-Performance Single-Atom Catalysts Developed for High-Temperature Fuel Cells
Individual Pt atoms participate in catalytic reactions to faciitate the electrode process by up to 10 times. Single-atom Pt catalysts are stable at 700 degrees…
Combating COVID-19: Generic Antibodies Can Be Retrained to Recognize SARS-CoV-2
The SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus behind the current pandemic, infects humans by binding its surface-exposed spike proteins to ACE2 receptors exposed on the cell membranes….
Moiré Than Meets the Eye: Carbon Nanotubes Self-Assemble Into Complex Structures for Materials Research
Material behaviors depend on many things including not just the composition of the material but also the arrangement of its molecular parts. For the first…
An Innovative and Non-destructive Strategy to Analyze Material Returned From Mars
The IBeA research group of the University of the Basque Country has proposed a method that can be used to characterize samples from the Mars…
MIT Chemists Boost Boron’s Utility for Designing New Drugs
A strategy for preventing boron-containing compounds from breaking down could help medicinal chemists design new drugs. Boron, a metalloid element that sits next to carbon…
New Form of Synthetic Melanin: “Fungal Ghosts” Protect Skin, Fabric From Toxins, Radiation
Inspired by fungus, new form of synthetic melanin acts as natural detoxifier. The idea of creating selectively porous materials has captured the attention of chemists…
New Catalyst Makes Styrene Manufacturing Cheaper and Greener
Chemical engineering researchers have developed a new catalyst that significantly increases yield in styrene manufacturing, while simultaneously reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions….
How Environmentally Friendly Are “Green” Fireworks?
Fireworks are used in celebrations around the world, including Independence Day in the U.S., the Lantern Festival in China and the Diwali Festival in India….
Microfluidic Chip Simplifies COVID-19 Testing, Delivers Results on a Phone in 55 Minutes or Less
Programmed magnetic nanobeads enable diagnostic device designed at Rice University. COVID-19 can be diagnosed in 55 minutes or less with the help of programmed magnetic…
Tuning Electrode Surfaces to Drive the Sunlight-Powered Reactions That Split Water Into Clean Fuel
An electrode material with modified surface atoms generates more electrical current, which drives the sunlight-powered reactions that split water into oxygen and hydrogen—a clean fuel….
COVID-19: Ozone Proved to Be Highly Efficient in Effective in Disinfecting Coronavirus
Studies have shown that SARS-CoV-2 remains active on aerosols and surfaces for between several hours and several days, depending on the nature of the surface…
New Catalyst Promises Lighter, Cheaper, Higher-Capacity, Next-Generation Rechargeable Batteries
Novel Catalyst Material Could Enable Better Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Power Next-Gen Electronics At the heart of most electronics today are rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). But their…
Breakthrough Boost for Solar-Powered Fuel Made by Splitting Water
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering research could help make hydrogen useful, sustainable fuel. Hydrogen is an incredibly powerful fuel, and the ingredients are everywhere—in plain…
Tricking COVID-19 With a Fake “Handshake” to Inactivate the Coronavirus
Scientists develop peptides that could inactivate coronavirus. Fool the novel coronavirus once and it can’t cause infection of cells, new research suggests. Scientists have developed…
Natural Antifreeze: Ice-Binding Molecules Stop Ice Growth
Certain molecules bind tightly to the surface of ice, creating a curved interface that can halt further ice growth. Some insects, plants, and sea-dwelling creatures…
Exotic Ice XIX: New Crystalline Ice Form Decoded
Ice is a very versatile material. In snowflakes or ice cubes, the oxygen atoms are arranged hexagonally. This ice form is called ice one (ice…
Swimming Pools Contain Dangerous Chlorine Disinfection Byproducts – Here’s How to Make Them Safer
Swimming in indoor or outdoor pools is a healthy form of exercise and recreation for many people. However, studies have linked compounds that arise from…