Fluorescent "dots"-that is, tiny particles that can emit light-have a multitude of promising biomedical applications, yet making such dots is usually a long, tedious process that uses harsh chemicals.
In collaboration with industry partners, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are using microscopic nanodiamonds to calibrate and assess the performance of high-powered microscopes.
Researchers have discovered a new approach for using visible-light to structurally modify bioactive molecules in chemical reactions, providing a possible sustainable alternative to traditional methods that could be used in the design and production of new medicines.
The Citrine Platform update puts accessible AI in the hands of scientists and product developers to accelerate the discovery and development of better, more sustainable materials, chemicals, and manufactured products.
Rigaku's MiniFlex XpC combines advanced XRD technology with user-friendly features, streamlining quality control processes in various manufacturing sectors.
Conventional robots are capable of performing specific tasks, but they frequently have problems managing irregular items in unstructured situations.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
7 Nov 2021
As per the latest research published in Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, green synthesis of tin oxide nanoparticles have additional benefits over those that are chemically synthesized.
By Gopika G, Ph.D
7 Nov 2021
The latest research in ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering has revealed that sustainable environmentally-friendly recycling of graphite is possible by considering the environmental footprint layout via the life cycle assessment (LCA) process.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
7 Nov 2021
A recent paper featured in the World Electric Vehicle Journal sought to outline the potential of EVs to work in conjunction with solar energy devices and energy storage systems (ESS) to improve solar energy consumption and distribution, and increase the market penetration and day-to-day viability of sustainable energy sources.
By Adrian Thompson
7 Nov 2021
As governments and international organizations face increasing pressure to enact more robust and stringent climate policy, the steel sector has in turn been required to implement lower-emission technology on a wide scale.
By Adrian Thompson
7 Nov 2021
The bonding interaction amongst Influenza A and the peptide "PeB," which selectively binds the viral surface protein hemagglutinin, has been investigated using electrically controlled deoxyribonuclic acid (DNA) nanolevers in the journal Advanced Materials.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
7 Nov 2021
Self-morphing materials hold great potential for the future of materials science. One field that could impact human society greatly with these materials is architecture.
By Reginald Davey
7 Nov 2021
Climate change is a growing existential threat to human society. Extreme weather events are on the increase and the oceans and land are warming. Climate inaction has a human, environmental, and economic cost. A report published online by the Climate Council of Australia has counted the economic cost of Australia’s inaction on climate change.
By Reginald Davey
7 Nov 2021
More than 300 million tons of plastic waste are produced annually, which causes serious environmental issues because of plastic's life cycle and the difficulty of eliminating it.
Because of their high strength and light weight, carbon-fiber-based composite materials are gradually replacing metals for advancing all kinds of products and applications, from airplanes to wind turbines to golf clubs. But there's a trade-off.