Damaging biocides can be detected on old wooden sculptures, hidden wall paintings can be made visible again and the layered structures of pieces of art analyzed. Using terahertz scanners restorers will soon ...

Physics - General Physics

Nov 21, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in Germany have discovered that tiny vanadium pentoxide nanoparticles can inhibit the growth of barnacles, bacteria, and algae on surfaces in contact ...

Nanotechnology - Bio & Medicine

Jul 02, 2012 not rated yet 1

The colonisation of hulls by algae, barnacles, mussels and other organisms is a major problem for both pleasure boats and merchant tonnage. In a joint project, researchers at the University of Gothenburg and ...

Chemistry - Other

Jun 11, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0

The world population is estimated to be seven billion and all these mouths need feeding. With fears about overfishing and the sustainability of fish stocks in our seas fish farming is becoming big business. As with all farming ...

Biology - Cell & Microbiology

Jan 12, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

Organisms that stick to the lower structures of ships increase fuel consumption and costs of maintenance substantially. Currently, the organisms are killed with toxic biocides, but these chemicals need to ...

Nanotechnology - Nanomaterials

Jun 23, 2011 not rated yet 0

Every boat owner recognises the dilemma: environmentally friendly or effective. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now found a way of reconciling these two almost unattainable aims. By using smart combinations ...

Chemistry - Materials Science

May 09, 2011 not rated yet 0