Nanotechnology
Platinum keeps fruit fresh for longer
If different types of vegetables and fruits are stored together, they influence each other in the ripening process. This is due to ethylene, which is... More
Raise your glass – nanotechnology clears haze from white wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, or Chardonnay – when you reach for your favourite white, it’s the clean, clear sparkle that first catches your eye. Or does... More
Intelligent sponge could clean up oil spills
A team led by Northwestern University has developed a highly porous, intelligent sponge that selectively absorbs oil in... More
Liquid-repellent adhesive material developed
The ingenious design of the numerous hair tips is the key to a material that even resists oils. The bio-inspired surface design of the adhesive... More
Brilliant white without pigments
A new process developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has resulted in polymer films that are extremely thin and exhibit high light scattering.... More
Lack of female fertility data for nanomaterials
A study commissioned by the EU Observatory for Nanomaterials has found a lack of data on female fertility. Studies on reproductive performance were also scarce.... More
How to remove dirt easily
It’s not all the same when it comes to dirt. Dust adheres only slightly to surfaces. But there is also dirt, such as dried paint,... More
A self-healing nanofiber sensor for temperature-sensitive logistics
Perishable goods, especially for food and pharmaceuticals, must be kept within certain, low temperature ranges during manufacture, storage and transport in order to prevent degradation... More