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A concentrated charge against water germs
Removing pathogens from drinking water is particularly difficult when the germs are too tiny to be intercepted by conventional filters. Research teams at Empa and... More
Transparent nanolayers for more solar power
Nanostructured material and a new cell design pave the way for the production of silicon solar cells with more than 26 percent... More
Tiny plastic particles in the environment: Nanoplastics - an underestimated problem?
These images speak to each of us: huge whirlpools of plastic waste in the world's oceans with sometimes devastating consequences for their inhabitants - the... More
SimplyNano 2 used in all schools of four Swiss cantons
The shortage of skilled workers in technical professions is increasing throughout Switzerland. The canton of St.Gallen is countering this - among other things with the... More
Wood that generates electrical voltage
Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa have chemically modified wood and made it more compressible, turning it into a mini-generator. When a load is applied... More
Rapid and ultrasensitive identification of multi-resistant germs
Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a sensitive test system that can be used to quickly and reliably detect resistance in bacteria. The... More
Determining the properties of mesoporous materials more precisely
A marriage between order and... More
Old tires converted to new outdoor pants
Polyamides based on chemically recycled tires form the basis for new, robust outdoor... More