News tagged with journal of colloid and interface science

Plant with 'eggbeater' testure inspires waterproof coating

A floating weed that clogs waterways around the world has at least one redeeming feature: It's inspired a high-tech waterproof coating intended for boats and submarines.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Nov 10, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Nanotechnology research could aid paper exports

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Victoria University, New Zealand, have discovered ground-breaking new ways to capitalise on New Zealand's increasingly valuable paper export markets using nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Feb 17, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Engineer guest authors PNAS commentary on directing colloidal assembly

The University of Delaware's Eric M. Furst authored a commentary in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) advance online edition Dec. 19.

Physics / Soft Matter

created Dec 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When worms stick together and swim on thin water, what happens and why does it matter?

Nematodes, microscopic worms, are making engineers look twice at their ability to exhibit the "Cheerios effect" when they move in a collective motion.

Physics / Soft Matter

created Feb 08, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

New analysis of the structure of spider silks explains paradox of super-strength

Spiders and silkworms are masters of materials science, but scientists are finally catching up. Silks are among the toughest materials known, stronger and less brittle, pound for pound, than steel. Now scientists ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Mar 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (27) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Freezing: a phenomenon that 'jumps'

(PhysOrg.com) -- The freezing of suspensions of particles is not always a uniform phenomenon; in certain conditions it leads to a modification of the redistribution of particles and the growth of crystals.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Next generation nanofilms created

With the human genome in hand, biochemists have cataloged the 3-D structures of thousands of proteins isolated from living cells. But one important class of proteins -- those stuck in the cell membranes -- has proven difficult ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Apr 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

New filtering technology has environmental, industrial applications

Materials engineers have created a new type of membrane that separates oil from water and, if perfected, might be used for environmental cleanup, water purification and industrial applications.

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 18, 2008 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (11) | comments 0

Researchers Find New Way To Fabricate Striped Nanorods

Superlatticed or “striped" nanorods – crystalline materials only a few molecules in thickness and made up of two or more semiconductors – are highly valued for their potential to serve in a variety of nanodevices, ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Jul 20, 2007 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (18) | comments 0


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