Faster design - better catalysts

Catalyst design plays a key role in improving these processes. An international team of scientists has now developed a concept that elegantly correlates geometric and adsorption properties. They validated their approach by designing a new platinum-based catalyst for fuel cell applications.

How does titanium oxide promote water oxidation in hematite-based photoanodes?

Researchers have conducted a systematic mechanistic study of the origin of the titanium-induced enhanced photoactivity in Hematite-based photoanodes.

Nanoencapsulated bacteriophages for enhanced oral phage therapy

Encapsulated bacteriophages are more resistant to the stomach low pH and increase their residence time in the intestinal tract of broilers.

Bionanotechnologists create microchannels with 3D printing (w/video)

Bionanotechnologists have developed a new, inexpensive way to make microfluidic devices without using costly materials or cleanroom facilities. The technique, which uses a 3D printer and Lego plastic, is called ESCARGOT.

Scientists float new approach to creating computer memory

A new achievement brings skyrmions a step closer for use in real-world data storage as well as other novel magnetic and electronic technologies.

Smaller silver nanoparticles more likely to be absorbed by aquatic life

A key component of products ranging from toothpaste to apparel, the tiny particles can easily wash into rivers and lakes.

Laser spectroscopy of ultrathin semiconductor reveals rise of 'trion' quasiparticles

Insight into dynamics may spur improved materials for solar energy, quantum computing.