/channels/taxonomy/term/9614/all en /channels/news/better-way-make-chemicals-219243 <p>Bulk solvents, widely used in the chemical industry, pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. As a result, there is growing interest in avoiding their use by relying on “mechanochemistry” – an energy-efficient alternative that uses high-frequency milling to drive reactions. Because milling involves the intense impact of steel balls in rapidly moving jars, however, the underlying chemistry is difficult to observe.</p> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:57:09 +0000 webfull 88831 at /channels /channels/news/%E2%80%98printing-press%E2%80%99-nanoparticles-257609 <p>Gold nanoparticles have unusual optical, electronic and chemical properties, which scientists are seeking to put to use in a range of new technologies, from nanoelectronics to cancer treatments.</p> Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:25:42 +0000 webfull 114964 at /channels /channels/news/backyard-pool-chemical-nanomaterial-259330 <p><b><i>By Chris Chipello, <a href="/newsroom">ƻ����Ժ Newsroom</a></i></b></p> <p>Could a cheap molecule used to disinfect swimming pools provide the key to creating a new form of DNA nanomaterials?</p> Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:07:04 +0000 webfull 117037 at /channels