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From greenhouse gas to (super-)nanomaterial
Carbon dioxide is commonly known as a greenhouse gas and its effect on climate change. Less known is the fact that this gas can also... More
Complex molecules on surfaces – best master’s thesis in nanoscience
At the Swiss Nanoscience Institute’s first graduation ceremony, Sebastian Scherb was honored for his work on a novel method to attach complex single molecules on... More
Study finds EU regulatory framework ready for the next generation of nanomaterials
A study commissioned by the EU nanomaterials observatory has found that the current EU framework for characterizing and identifying “next generation” nanomaterials is able to... More
Cigarette filters that dissolve themselves – completely
Cigarette filters are the product which is most often improperly disposed, by just throwing it away in the open instead of the ashtray. As a... More
Nano-absorbers enable water production in deserts
The solar-powered machine uses a metal-organic framework to extract up to 1.3 liters a day from dry... More
Artificial muscles bloom and dance
Scientific art demonstrates new, ultra-thin and resistant... More
Falling snow contains microplastics
Scientists detect microplastics in the snow of the alps and arctic... More
Algae-based water filter may save lives
Algae can be processed into cellulose fibres. These can be used as water filters to remove bacteria and viruses from drinking water and prevent deadly... More