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When a chemical substance dissolves, much more happens than we have suspected so far. Research groups at Ruhr University want to find out exactly what this is.
A new experiment has made it possible to observe the effects of an electron in solution on the surrounding liquid.
Terahertz spectroscopy maps spontaneous formation of protein-rich droplets that may lead to neurodegenerative diseases.
A genetic modification can make hydrogen-producing enzymes more stable.
The reaction principle requires no expensive and toxic metals. In addition, it enables the production and subsequent transformation of a chemical reagent that was previously only known as an unstable, fleeting species.
The shape of nanoparticles is a decisive factor in their efficiency as catalysts for the production of green hydrogen.
What a toy: a tiny gyroscope that would fit in a human cell and that can be controlled from the outside.
A new method can measure the electrical (re-)charging of boundary layers between very small, metallic particles and aqueous solutions and understand it at a molecular level.
When charged particles enter the boundary layer between a liquid and an electrode, they first have to strip off their water shells.
Researchers have developed a strategy to use supercomputers to tackle the threat of diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
When less than two nanometers of space is available, there is a traffic jam in the proton transport network.
Optimising electrochemical processes is one of the challenges in developing technologies for renewable energies. New research findings could provide assistance here.
CO2 can be converted electrochemically into starting materials for industry. So far, however, catalysts that are stable over a long period of time have been lacking. A few tricks could solve the problem.
Photosynthetic proteins can convert light energy into other forms of energy. Researchers want to make this technology usable for the industrial production of fuels, for example.
Analyzing nanoparticles individually is a challenge precisely because they are so small. A new technique using electron microscopy and a robotic arm could make the process much easier.
An international research team has investigated water molecules in a tiny cage – and discovered previously unknown properties.
Nowadays, it is easy to determine an average pH for larger quantities of liquid. It is a challenge, however, to define a local pH value.
A small but important step towards a successful immune reaction is performed by an impressive nanomachine. Researchers use simulations to understand how it works.
Bacterial enzymes are often powerful but also very sensitive catalysts. To call up their performance, they therefore need a special environment.
Efficient catalysts are crucial for energy conversion. However, findings from basic research rarely make it into practice at present.
Some catalysts show remarkable high activity. Thanks to water.
