Gels are a common part of everyday life, with applications ranging from the sticky substances we use in our hair to the jelly-like components found in food. These materials share some characteristics with human skin, which also exhibits gel-like qualities, though skin is a far more complex material. Human skin uniquely combines high stiffness with … Read more
When spiders spin their intricate webs, they engage in a complex and fascinating process that goes beyond simply releasing silk. By using their hind legs to pull and stretch the silk threads from their spinnerets, they are not only shaping their webs but also strengthening the silk itself. This seemingly simple act of stretching plays … Read more
An Australian-led team of international scientists has made significant strides in the safe destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by burning them. This groundbreaking study is the first to trace the complete chemical reactions that occur during the incineration of PFAS, offering a promising pathway for their safe and effective disposal. The findings, published … Read more
A groundbreaking advancement in the field of sustainable energy and chemical production has been achieved by a research team led by Assistant Professor Shogo Mori and Professor Susumu Saito at Nagoya University. Their pioneering work in artificial photosynthesis offers a promising method to generate energy and valuable organic compounds from waste materials using sunlight and … Read more
A team of researchers led by Professor Dong Woog Lee from the Department of Chemistry at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), in collaboration with Professor Byeong-Su Kim from the Department of Chemistry at Yonsei University, has uncovered a groundbreaking discovery in the field of synthetic polymers. Their study reveals that synergistic … Read more