Corrosion can improve materials' durability
When it comes to the integrity of structural alloys, a little corrosion may sometimes be a good thing.
When it comes to the integrity of structural alloys, a little corrosion may sometimes be a good thing.
Condensed Matter
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Researchers in Japan have found an energy-efficient way to convert the chief greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful chemicals. Using the method, CO2 is transformed into structures called metal-organic frameworks ...
Materials Science
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Nanomaterials
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QUT researchers have found a way to grow crystal islands that could halve the time and cost of some science experiments.
Materials Science
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Monolayer graphene finds practical applications in many fields, thanks to its desirable intrinsic properties. However, these properties can also limit its potentials. The addition of foreign atoms can help, but requires precise ...
Nanomaterials
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Nanomaterials
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Scientists from The University of Manchester have managed to successfully make actinide metals form molecular actinide-actinide bonds for the first time, opening up a new field of scientific study in materials research.
Materials Science
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Chemical reactions don't always go to plan. Unwanted by-products lead to extra costs and waste resources. Selective catalysts can help, but chemists have to test out large numbers before they find the right fit. Researchers ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Spacesuit problems prevented astronauts from completing the installation Wednesday of powerful, new solar panels outside the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
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Researchers have developed a way to dynamically switch the surface of liquidmetal between reflective and scattering states. This technology could one day be used to create electrically controllable mirrors or illumination ...
Optics & Photonics
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