A polymeric material that changes its structure when immersed in salt water could help protect ships and marine structures.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Membrane transport - A molecular 'straw'
Powered by a proton gradient, a world-first helical molecule transports water across membranes.
Thermal properties of nanowires - Follow the heat
Calculations reveal how mixtures of different elements can control the thermal properties of nanowires.
Promising thermo-magnetic data-storage technology with nanoislands
Detailed experiments reveal the operational parameters for a promising thermo-magnetic data-storage technology.
Researchers achieve an unprecedented level of control over defects in liquid crystals (w/video)
Scientists have achieved an unprecedented level of control over defects in liquid crystals that can be engineered for applications in liquid matter photonics.
Natural nanocrystals shown to strengthen concrete
Cellulose nanocrystals derived from industrial byproducts have been shown to increase the strength of concrete, representing a potential renewable additive to improve the ubiquitous construction material.
Skin tough
Researchers have recorded the first direct observations of the micro-scale mechanisms behind the ability of skin to resist tearing. The results could be applied to the improvement of artificial skin, or to the development of thin film polymers for flexible electronics.
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