Surfaces and interfaces
The latest chemistry news and research on surfaces and interfaces, including surface characterisation, catalysis and self-assembly, from the Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine, Chemistry World
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Research
Model explains why water can freeze at different temperatures
The research could have applications in snowmaking, cloud seeding and beyond
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Opinion
Water isn’t normal
Despite its familiarity, water is a chemical oddity. But that’s what makes it fascinating
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Research
Answer found for why like-charged particles sometimes attract each other
It’s not just opposites that always attract as new research confirms an observation that has puzzled scientists for over 80 years
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Webinar
Investigating the behaviour of water at material interfaces
Join us on 25 April to find out about the behaviour of water at the boundaries of materials
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Research
MOF-based filter harvests energy from seawater evaporation
Prototype device generates sustained electric current as salt water evaporates
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‘Most slippery surface ever’ inspired by new understanding of surface roughness
Modelling and measurements reveal surprising ways slipperiness develops
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Research
Aerophobic electrodes prevent bubble coalescence and boost mass transport
Hydrogel electrode coating improves the efficiency of gas evolution reactions
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Research
Sustainable glue made from soy oil and tannin outperforms best commercial adhesives
Mussel inspired plant-based adhesive still requires optimisation but shows promise
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Opinion
Why Roman concrete is still stronger than RAAC (and other modern concretes)
Researchers are searching for ways to replicate the self-healing properties of the ancient material
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News
Understanding chemistry at play in RAAC explains weakening of concrete
Autoclaved aerated concrete corrosion issues puts some buildings at risk of collapse
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Research
Moiré materials stretch their scope
More boundaries crumble following the latest flutter of results
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Fluorinated ligands stabilise perovskite solar cells
Findings offer new insight into how coatings interact with perovskites
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Research
Identifying single atoms with x-ray specificity
Combining synchrotron x-rays with scanning tunnelling microscopy gives atomic resolution
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Study untangles friction and surface chemistry in chemically damaged hair
Researchers develop system that can be used to screen the tribological performance of hair care formulations
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Harvesting water from the air with organic crystals
Discovery could lead to novel technologies for fighting water scarcity
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Research
Warming gold nanofilm can stop glasses fogging-up
Coating that absorbs sun’s infrared light could end steamed up lenses
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Research
Surface reactions can be controlled by bulk stoichiometry
Computational models demonstrate how the elastic properties of a solid can influence surface chemistry
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Research
Active liquid climbs walls
A two-phase liquid containing molecular motors could create a new class of soft matter
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Research
Electrons become chiral reagent in polymer synthesis
Chiral polymer made from completely achiral chemicals using only electrons’ angular momentum
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Opinion
Lessons in meaning from surface science
Do the measurements we take in vacuum mean anything in real-life situations?