Matthew Blow

Research
Chloride ions tunnel free from PVC
2024-09-26T12:53:00
Computational clues uncover quantum escape route from common plastic
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Recasting liquid gallium’s covalent character
2024-06-25T08:12:00
Maverick metal may be monomeric upon melting
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Instanton theory extended to describe quantum tunnelling through a conical intersection
2023-10-03T12:50:00
Quantum pathfinding cuts computational burden and offers fresh insights
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Untangling the spin-favouritism of chiral molecules
2022-09-05T09:04:00
Theory shows why DNA can be picky over electron spin
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Electric fields bring new dimension to debate on atomic size
2022-06-08T08:12:00
A new methodology gives surprising answers to an old question
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Molecular Newton’s cradle challenges theory of transition states
2021-11-18T14:22:00
Nanoscale trick-shot sees fluorine atoms knocked along chain
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From nerve agent simulant, to pharma ingredient
2021-06-28T08:37:00
Portable microreactor offers a new way to dispose of paraoxon
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Mineral plastic made into fireproof foam
2021-02-24T14:37:00
Pre-gelation strategy could be key to non-combustible insulation materials
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Planar fivefold bonding with silicon and germanium at the centre
2020-10-29T09:30:00
Electronegative elements key to stabilising exotic structures, simulations show
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Molecular ferroelectric is one cool crystal
2020-07-31T09:42:00
Scientists find powerful new type of electrocaloric material
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Electrochemistry steers microplastics management in the right direction
2020-05-27T13:35:00
Microchannel with strategically placed wires sorts plastic particles according to type
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Ocean motion turns carbon dioxide into renewable fuel
2020-01-31T14:31:00
Bridge rectifiers and a supercapacitor help electrochemical system manage intermittent nature of wave energy
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Ring of pure carbon takes on negative charge
2019-12-09T09:39:00
Scientists use simulations to reveal the properties of the newest carbon allotrope
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Large gold nanoclusters are surprisingly stable paramagnets
2019-09-19T14:23:00
An odd electron makes the magnetism
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Self-threading monomer provides protection for carbon nanotubes
2019-08-13T15:12:00
Strategy assembles three-component nanostructure with nanoscale precision