Surfaces and interfaces – Page 3
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ResearchInvisible graphene veil protects paintings from fading
Thin layers of graphene could prevent up to 70% of light-induced colour fading
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ResearchIodine revealed to be killer species that destroys tin-based perovskites
New insights into the mechanism that inactivates tin solar cells could lead to greener, more efficient devices
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ResearchDistinguishing surface chemistry by touch
New research shows your finger can sense a single atom difference on a surface
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ResearchAcidity of a single hydroxyl group measured with atomic precision for first time
Functionalised AFM tip used to assess the acidity of individual OH groups on an indium oxide surface
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Research‘Molecular drone’ that carries off atoms points way to speedier atomic control
Phthalocyanine derivative leaves vacancies in surface
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ResearchThe whitest white paint ever is also the coolest
New paint formulation that reflects up to 98.1% of sunlight can rival the cooling power of air conditioners
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ResearchUnstable silicon double bonds tamed in polymers made on metals
Process could ‘open the door’ to new electronic materials
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ResearchSuper-slippery 2D material could be ideal lubricant for planetary rovers
Metal carbide material is significantly better lubricant than oils
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ResearchNew magnesium alloy shows exceptional corrosion resistance
Magnesium reaps big benefits from tiny amounts of calcium
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ResearchMolecular firing range allows surprisingly specific bond breaking
At energies equivalent to temperatures of several thousand Kelvin fragmentation is unexpectedly precise
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ResearchMoths draped in stealth acoustic cloak evade bat sonar
Two species have wing scales covered in a complex metamaterial
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ResearchTunable graphene oxide–polymer membrane mimics biological membranes
Composite material’s permeability and selectivity varies with pH
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ResearchSilanols explain the lethal toxicity of silica dust
After decades of ambiguity, scientists have finally discovered what makes silica toxic
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ResearchSalt crystal grows legs to avoid slippery surface
Sodium chloride’s self-lifting crystallisation has been observed for the first time
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ResearchUltrasound makes nano-waves, generating ‘green’ radicals
Chemical engineers use high-frequency soundwaves to dissociate water without catalysts or electrolytes
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BusinessDeveloping antiviral mask technology in a pandemic
Surface chemistry strategies play a pivotal role in personal protective equipment that can neutralise the Sars-CoV-2 virus
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ResearchSelf-assembling silver dendrites boost flux of carbon capture membrane
Non-equilibrium permeation conditions stimulate silver network growth in molten-carbonate membranes
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NewsCracking down on corrosion with Hexigone Inhibitors
Intelli-ion technology provides non-toxic, chromium-free protection from corrosion
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BusinessEliminating sticky situations with Adaptive Surface Technologies
The company’s multi-purpose coating concept can increase the fuel efficiency of ships and reduce the risk of infection in hospitals
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ResearchAircraft wings could be assembled cheaply and easily using nanotubes
Technique would eliminate the need for pressure vessels the size of a building