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A Catalystic Shock
Scientists surprised by discovery that copper embedded in carbon nano-spikes can turn carbon dioxide into ethanol.
Scientists surprised by discovery that copper embedded in carbon nano-spikes can turn carbon dioxide into ethanol.
Oleo Sponge could make oil spill cleanup more efficient.
Researchers invent a low-tech, solution-based route to high-performance carbon nanotube thin films.
Researchers invent a new single-step approach to constructing electromagnetic metamaterials uses tiny self-assembled pillars in composite films.
Scientists coax simple molecules into forming complex three-dimensional structures for faster, more energy-efficient electronics.
Designed molecules will provide positive impacts in energy production by selectively removing unwanted ions from complex solutions.
A new computational technique greatly simplifies the complex reaction networks common to catalysis and combustion fields.
Scientists determine the precise location and identity of all 23,000 atoms in a nanoparticle.
Atomically flat materials used to fabricate the world’s smallest transistor.
Controlling electrons in graphene opens a new path to potential electronic devices.
New state of matter holds promise for ultracompact data storage and processing.
Enabling study of interface thickness evolution on high-capacity battery electrodes.