Friday, August 24, 2018

Nanotubes change the shape of water

Engineers show how water molecules square up in nanotubes.

Getting a charge out of MOFs

Researchers develop a modular metal-organic framework with highest electron charge mobilities ever observed.

Producing hydrogen from splitting water without splitting hairs

New model explains interactions between small copper clusters used as low-cost catalysts in the production of hydrogen by breaking down water molecules.

Genetically engineered virus spins gold into beads

The discovery could make production of some electronic components cheaper, easier, and faster.

High performance graphene-based catalysts

Scientists have developed design guidelines that increase the catalytic effectiveness of graphene-based solid state catalysts for potential industry applications.