Strong odour challenge of mercaptans
Mercaptans or thiols are a special class of organic compounds that contains sulfur functional group, RSH. Various sulfur compounds are highly demanded in the formation of new materials in photonics, optics, pharmaceutical industry, organic chemistry,...
Made to order: Researchers discover a new form of crystalline matter: Experiments reveal a new type of imposed ordering of particles in dusty plasma
Figure 1: [Left] Typical plasma crystal with a self-ordered, hexagonal arrangement of dust particles indicated by the bright white spots. [...
Onion-like layers help this efficient new nanoparticle glow: A dye-coated surface is 1 of 3 specially crafted layers that help the particle emit light ideal for bioimaging
An artist's rendering shows the layers of a new, onion-like nanoparticle whose specially crafted layers enable it to efficiently convert...
Quantum dots made from fool's gold boost battery performance
Vanderbilt graduate student Anna Douglas holding one of the batteries that she has modified by adding millions of quantum dots made from...
Sunscreen ingredient may prevent medical implant infections
The illustration shows a pacemaker lead with a coating of nanoscale zinc oxide pyramids. These pyramids prevent MRSA, an antibiotic-...
Microwave field imaging using diamond and vapor cells
Imaging of microwave fields is made possible by measuring of spin changes in individual atoms or electrons.
Clay makes better high-temp batteries: Rice University scientists develop materials to power devices in harsh environments
Batteries with clay-based electrolyte/separators were tested at up to 120 degrees Celsius and showed strong performance over 120 charge-...
Tomatoes get boost in growth, antioxidants from nano-sized nutrients
This illustration shows the different effects of the application of nano nutrients on a tomato plant.
