Bacteria attachment to polymeric materials such as medical devices depends on the flexibility and hydrophilicity of the polymer

Not Attractive for Slime

New European Law on Planting GM Crops
EU member states can independently restrict or ban the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops on their own territory

Merck's Liquid Crystal Window Technology
Intelligent, active windows meet modern design requirements and reduce energy consumption

Protective Coating on Sulfur Cathodes
Passivating layer in lithium batteries prevents mass loss of the electrode

Italian Research at a Turning Point
Despite its long academic history, Italy is among the European countries with the lowest investments in research

Prototype of Magnetocaloric Wine Cooler
Energy-efficient refrigeration systems operate with less noise and use water-based coolants instead of gaseous refrigerants

Water Capture by Porous Carbon
Ultra-hydrophilic porous carbon cuboids exhibit a record performance for atmospheric water capture

Ultra HD TV with Quantum Dot Technology
LG Electronics partners with Dow to commercialize new ultra HD TV with quantum dot technology

As and Sb Monolayers as 2D Semiconductors
Promising high-band gap 2D semiconductor candidates with strain-induced indirect-to-direct band-gap transition

Fuel Cell Patents for Royalty-free Use
Toyota allows royalty-free use of its fuel cell vehicles-related patents