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02/17/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Chemists develop a revolutionary material that self-assembles, with potential applications in health and electronics
Future technologies may soon be made from self-assembling materials, according to chemists from Trinity College Dublin. The team successfully created a new material that self-assembles into two-dimensional (2D) networks in a predictable and reproducible manner — a property that gives it the potential to be used in numerous applications. As noted by its creators in […]
12/25/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists crack mystery behind strong, resilient mollusk shells
Scientists have finally cracked the secret behind one of Nature’s strongest materials. Nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl, is the rainbow-sheened material that lines the insides of mussel and other mollusk shells. It is also widely considered to be one of the toughest substances in Nature, with scientists noting its hardness and resilience as being particularly impressive. […]
12/03/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists present a catalytic solution that could be the answer to global plastic pollution
Instead of filling up landfills, single-use plastics can be used to create other products. This is according to a group of researchers who have developed a new method for upcycling these low-level plastics into motor oils, lubricants, detergents and even cosmetics. According to the researchers, aside from improving current recycling methods that result in cheap, low-quality […]
11/17/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists generate novel form of magnetism from graphene
A “eureka moment” is perhaps the best way to describe what a team of physicists from Stanford University went through after they discovered a property that, at first, only existed as a theory: orbital ferromagnetism. Orbital ferromagnetism is a form of magnetism caused by the lining up of the electrons’ orbital motions. According to the scientists […]
09/08/2020
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By Michael Alexander
“Ultra-thin” gold is a MILLION times thinner than a fingernail, but has applications in medicine and water purification
Gold, long considered to be a symbol of wealth and prosperity, might be on its way to becoming the latest wonder material, following a research team’s successful creation of an ultra-thin gold nanosheet. Synthesized by researchers at the University of Leeds, the material, which is one million times thinner than a human fingernail, is seen […]
09/05/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Wood and web: Scientists develop wood nanofibers that could soon replace plastic
Noted for their ability to be molded and used for different purposes, plastics are some of the world’s most versatile materials. However, they are also considered to be among the most dangerous – especially for the environment. In fact, according to previous estimates by experts, there would be more plastic than fish in the world’s […]
09/03/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists develop super-water-repelling material inspired by spiky porcupinefish skin
The future of water-repellent materials might soon have a lot to do with the porcupinefish, according to new research. Also known as blowfish, porcupinefish are medium- to large-sized tropical fish that belong to the Diodontidae family. Found in shallow temperate and tropical seas throughout the world, porcupinefish are known for their ability to inflate their […]
05/14/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers develop unique, super-stretchy polymers that can self-heal
As part of a study on new polymers, researchers have successfully developed a novel self-healing material — a feat considered to be a major breakthrough in the field of materials synthesis. The material, a polymer with incredible stretching, vibration suppression and self-healing properties, was developed by a team of scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in […]
02/18/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers develop a procedure that can extract diesel fuel from water and soil
With the ever-increasing number of vehicles on the road, concern surrounding the risk of contaminating the environment with diesel fuel — and other petroleum-based products — is also rising. Diesel fuel is an extremely noxious pollutant: when spilled on water, it stays mainly on the surface, which ends up decreasing the water’s oxygen concentration, resulting […]
02/13/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Seashell-inspired shatterproof glass: Researchers engineer strong composite glass based on mother of pearl that can resist impact
Despite their delicate appearance, seashells are surprisingly durable. This unexpected durability comes from the tough, impact-resistant substance known as nacre, also known as mother of pearl. Nacre is an organic-inorganic composite material that also gives seashells their signature iridescence. It is made up of microscopic calcium carbonate tablets mortared together by proteins. Arranged like bricks, […]
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