New research reveals plausible degradation pathways of metallic gold into nanoparticles through unforeseen corrosion!
Author: Francisco Yarur
Ph.D. student in Physical Chemistry at the University of Toronto. I love sharing my knowledge in chemistry to foster curiosity in students.
Polymers efficiently extract water from air in arid conditions
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Electricity allows molecules to recognize each other and form supramolecular complexes
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Wearable electronic patches detect biomarkers of human health using plasmonic material
Research in wearable electronics brings us closer to personalized medicine with plasmonic materials.
Electron spin selectivity effects can be harvested in asymmetric catalysis
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Greener materials for the next generation of solid fuels
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Engineering new types of nanocrystals through ingenious chemistry!
Scientists access new types of nanocrystals by leveraging simple acid-base concepts. The take-home message: always remember the basics!