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Chemistry provides a route to selective binding and extraction of radioactive cesium.
New calculations have quantified the boundaries and uncertainties of the ‘chart of the nuclides’—the extended periodic table of all matter.
Novel, liquid-less design promises to improve long-term stability and durability of dye-sensitized solar cells while hitting high efficiency marks.
Visualization of electron pair binding confirms predictions about how high temperature superconductivity works.
Researchers have created an environmentally-friendly plastic coating that converts a wide range of electrical conductors into air-stable components for flexible, less expensive electronics.
Current-carrying nanotubes heat up nearby materials but not themselves, indicating a new path to energy-efficient electronics.
Understanding how chemical vapors interact leads to better production equipment and increased lighting efficiency.
Overcoming a fundamental dilemma in making polymers that combine strength and toughness with spontaneous healing capability.
Adding nanostructured regions to boost LED light output.
New nanostructured electrodes have 10 times the charging speed and higher battery power.
Novel material for purifying gases could significantly lower industrial energy costs.
Short pulses of light reveal an intrinsic conducting surface that is different from the bulk.
