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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
Why do COVID-19 antibody tests kits keep failing government testing?
Over the past few weeks, it has been widely reported that many of the antibody tests, used for rapid screening for COVID-19 contraction, ordered by... More
A self-cleaning surface that repels even the deadliest superbugs
A team of researchers at McMaster University has developed a self-cleaning surface that can repel all forms of bacteria, preventing the transfer of antibiotic-resistant superbugs... More