Points matter when designing nanoparticles that drive important chemical reactions using the power of light.
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Points matter when designing nanoparticles that drive important chemical reactions using the power of light. • Email to a friend • Scientists have shown that it is possible to study the magnetic properties of ultrathin materials directly, via a new microscopy technique that opens the door to the discovery of more two-dimensional magnetic materials, with all sorts of potential applications. • Email to a friend • Researchers have created carbon nanotube pores that are so efficient at removing salt from water that they are comparable to commercial desalination membranes. • Email to a friend • Researchers have successfully produced durable antiviral surfaces that inactivate SARS-CoV-2 within 6 hours. In contrast, on various non-nanostructured surfaces or smooth surfaces, the SARS-COV-2 virus remained viable for up to 48 hours. These results provide evidence that surfaces that are structured with specific nanoscale surface features are effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 and the subsequent environmental spread. Such nanostructured surfaces can be used in hospital environments and can be extended to other industrial sectors and public infrastructure such as transportation, where fomites or contaminated surfaces are carriers for viral infections. • Email to a friend • The single piece of glass produces crisp panoramic images. • Email to a friend • Researchers invent a way to explore the structures of functional optical materials. • Email to a friend • |
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