Narrowing the distribution of grain sizes in nickel-titanium thin films could make them stronger
Stronger Metals through Narrow Grain Distribution
Better Photocatalytic Properties for Semiconductor
A ZnO/TiO2 heterojunction semiconductor photocatalyst in which two reactive TiO2 {001} facets are untouched by the ZnO
Oxidizing Water with Superhalogens?
Superhalogens, inorganic entities with extraordinarily high electron affinities, could theoretically ionize water clusters
Thermally Stable Silver-Containing Ionic Liquids
Thermally stable ionic liquids prepared for the electrodeposition of metallic silver with high deposition rates
A Closer Look at Radical Migration
Investigation of the radical migration from the sulfur atom in the radical cation of glutathione, an important antioxidant
Chemical Kinetics Joke
Why did the chemical kinetics specialist run slowly in the sports relay race?
New Route to Catalytic Nanoflowers
Optimization of the formation of catalytic Pt–CeO2 hybrid nanoflowers by graphene oxide
New Carbene Anchors for Gold Surfaces
Carbene anchors can be used to add a secure monolayer to a gold surface, and could circumvent limitations of thiol bridges
Intellectual Freedom in Academic Scientific Research under Threat
Sir John Meurig Thomas, UK, argues that scientific research motivated by intellectual curiosity is being restricted by funding bodies
Mixing Water and Oil: A Magic Process
A bottom-up process for making dodecane-in-water nanoemulsions in just ten seconds has been reported