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Nanomaterials Jul 20, 2023

Researchers make progress toward a new environmentally friendly nanomaterial that could revolutionize electronic devices

A team of researchers from the Instituto de CarboquĂ­mica of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has made a remarkable step forward in the development of efficient and sustainable electronic devices. They have found ...

Biotechnology Jul 20, 2023

Building a high-performance electrochemical sensor using activated biochar from pineapple peel waste

The agricultural industry produces a significant amount of food globally, but one third of the solid food produced each year goes to waste, resulting in negative environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions. To address ...

Analytical Chemistry Jul 19, 2023

Simultaneous synthesis and fixing of covalent organic frameworks

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are versatile materials composed of interconnected organic molecules held together by covalent bonds. These frameworks can be constructed in two-dimensional or three-dimensional (3D) forms ...

Nanomaterials Jul 17, 2023

Formamide: A versatile small molecular building block for synthesizing heavily N-doped 1D and 2D carbon

Low-dimensional carbon materials (LDCs), including graphene and carbon nanotubes, have attracted considerable attention due to their unique morphologies and intriguing electrical properties. However, these materials are typically ...

Materials Science Jul 14, 2023

Breakthrough in material design will help football players, car occupants and hospital patients

The discovery that football players were unknowingly acquiring permanent brain damage as they racked up head hits throughout their professional careers created a rush to design better head protection. One of these inventions ...

Biotechnology Jul 14, 2023

Scientists knit futuristic eco-building designs using fungal networks

Scientists hoping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry have developed a way to grow building materials using knitted molds and the root network of fungi. Although researchers have experimented with ...

Analytical Chemistry Jul 13, 2023

Better and faster design of organic light-emitting materials with machine learning and quantum computing

Over the past decade, organic luminescent materials have been recognized by academia and industry alike as promising components for light, flexible and versatile optoelectronic devices such as OLED displays. However, it is ...

Materials Science Jul 13, 2023

Fungi could be the next frontier in fire safety

Australia is no stranger to fire-related disasters. The country experiences more than 17,000 residential fires each year.

Polymers Jul 6, 2023

Chemists develop sustainable method to remove 'forever chemicals' from water

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are highly versatile chemicals. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are the reason why rain drops simply slide off outdoor jackets. They are used in the greaseproof coating of paper ...

Nanophysics Jul 6, 2023

Researchers grow precise arrays of nanoscale LEDs

Halide perovskites are a family of materials that have attracted attention for their superior optoelectronic properties and potential applications in devices such as high-performance solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and ...

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