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Precisely Ordered Biomaterials Could Be Used for Several Biomedical Applications

A new method to create self-assembled biomaterials that depend on protein modifications and temperature has been demonstrated by biomedical engineers.

30 Mar 2018

Piezomagnetic Material Changes Magnetic Properties When Put Under Mechanical Strain

Piezoelectric materials produce an electric current while being stretched or compressed and are used in lighters, motors, sensors and microphones.

29 Mar 2018

Using Laser Pulses to Unearth Atomic-Level Dynamics of Hybrid Perovskites

Researchers have gained new knowledge of basic properties of hybrid perovskites, which were unknown until now. Hybrid perovskites are inexpensive materials with the ability to improve or even function as a substitute for traditional solar cells developed using silicon.

21 Mar 2018

Innovative Neutron Interferometry Technique for Scanning Innards of Porous Objects

The strategy offers the tool, neutron interferometry, and its first movable “lenses”, with the potential to zoom in and out on details in this size range.

13 Mar 2018

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From McPherson Inc 7 Mar 2018

Solution for Alleviating Dendrite Growth Holds Promise for All Batteries

Lithium-metal batteries are among the marked candidates for high-density energy storage but unrestrained lithium dendrite growth tempers their potential.

7 Mar 2018

New Method Shows Potential of Helium Ions to Design Unique Materials

Researchers at QUT have discovered an exciting new method to control and design materials of the future at the atomic level and modify the way they act at a larger scale that paves the way to unique applications such as early cancer biomarkers.

28 Feb 2018

Friction of Liquid Droplets on Micro-Structured Surfaces

Properties of solid surfaces (e.g. adhesion & wetting) are dependent on their structures - knowledge of sliding behavior of liquid droplets is restricted.

25 Feb 2018

Cells Can 'Walk' On Liquids Quite Like Geckos

According to a recent discovery by a team of researchers, cells can 'walk' on liquids quite like the way geckos stick to other surfaces.

19 Feb 2018

Revolutionary Two-In-One Fluorescence and Absorbance Spectrometer Offers More Value Plus Many Unique Benefits

HORIBA Scientific, global leader in fluorescence instrumentation and solutions, is proud to introduce a revolutionary new fluorescence/UV-Vis spectrometer.

From HORIBA 15 Feb 2018

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