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Scientists observe how blobs form crystals and discover a new crystal type

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Crystals—from sugar and table salt to snowflakes and diamonds—don't always grow in a straightforward way. New York University researchers have captured this journey from amorphous blob to orderly structures in a new study published in Nature ...

Apr 28, 2025

First real-time visualization of nanofiber self-assembly uncovers key steps in formation of supramolecular gels

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Imagine materials that build themselves, responding intelligently to their environment to deliver drugs precisely where needed, scaffold regenerating tissues, or clean up pollutants. These are the promises of supramolecular gels, fascinating soft ...

Apr 28, 2025

Breakthrough extends fuel cell lifespan beyond 200,000 hours, paving the way for clean long-haul trucking

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a new catalyst design capable of pushing the projected fuel cell catalyst lifespans to 200,000 hours. The research marks a significant step toward the widespread adoption of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty vehicles, s...

Apr 28, 2025

Unveiling the 3D crystal secrets of defective nanoparticles

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Metal oxyhydroxides are nanoparticles with wide industrial applications, but determining their exact structure is often challenging. Recently, a research team has developed an advanced imaging method called 'lattice correlation analysis'...

Apr 28, 2025

Light-based data made clearer with new machine learning method

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that excels at interpreting optical spectra, potentially enabling faster and more precise medical diagnoses and sample analysis.

Apr 28, 2025

Unveiling the 3D crystal secrets of defective nanoparticles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A pioneering low-dose imaging technique reveals detailed atomic structures of titanium oxyhydroxide nanoparticles, advancing next-gen materials research.

Apr 28, 2025

Fortifying wood with nano-iron

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A simple, cost-effective chemical method using a safe mineral called nanocrystalline iron oxyhydroxide can strengthen the tiny cell walls within wood while adding only a small amount of extra weight.

Apr 28, 2025

Gold triggers a simple way to make multi-element nanoparticles for catalysis

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new method uses gold to assemble multi-element nanoparticles under mild conditions, offering improvements in catalytic activity and long-term stability.

Apr 28, 2025

Scientists observe how blobs form crystals and discover a new crystal type

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In exploring how crystals form, researchers came across an unusual, rod-shaped crystal that hadn't been identified before.

Apr 28, 2025

Sparc Technologies reports positive ecosparc field trial results

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Sparc Technologies has announced successful initial inspection results for its ecosparc-enhanced anti-corrosion coating in a field trial at Streaky Bay Jetty, South Australia. According to the recent announcement, the graphene-based additive showe...

Apr 28, 2025

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