02.05.19 – The smaller the better! The smallest copper octahedra yield the best selectivity for CO2 to methane conversion, which we explain by geometric effects! Read more in “Size-dependent selectivity of Cu nano-octahedra catalysts for the electrochemical CO2 reduction to … Continue reading →
29.04.19 – Many congratulations to Chethana for her price The «Platform Chemistry» of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT), together with the Swiss Chemical Society (SCS) will grant her a contribution of CHF 1’000 towards the cost of her participation … Continue reading →
29.04.19 – The magic of interfaces strikes again. Cu/CeO2-x heterodimers are presented as one of the prime examples where metal/metal oxide synergistic effects promote CO2RR. The development of a colloidal seeded-growth synthesis was crucial to connect these two highly mismatched … Continue reading →
25.04.19 – EPFL chemists have developed a new, light-based method for modifying peptides at the C-terminal position. The method introduces much-needed diversity among this class of bioactive compounds. Discovering new biological targets is a critical part of our ongoing battle … Continue reading →
23.04.19 – Physics enthusiasts will descend on Switzerland for this year’s tournament, as the School defends the gold medal it won in 2018 – this time on its home turf. Between 21 and 26 April, EPFL will both host and … Continue reading →
18.04.19 – EPFL chemists have developed a new, light-based method for modifying peptides at the C-terminal position. The method introduces much-needed diversity among this class of bioactive compounds. Discovering new biological targets is a critical part of our ongoing battle … Continue reading →
09.04.19 – Tech4Impact, founded in 2017, is EPFL’s pioneering multi-stakeholder platform where students, researchers, large enterprises, NGOs and startups come together to enhance the university’s social and environmental impact in the areas of education, research and innovation. Two years on … Continue reading →
08.04.19 – Chemical engineers at EPFL have synthesized a biologically-derived metal-organic framework on which the hydrogen bonding that forms the DNA double helix can be mimicked and studied like never before. The field of materials science has become abuzz with … Continue reading →
05.04.19 – EPFL scientists reveal the origin of apparently high and even negative capacitance values observed in perovskite solar cells. On the verge of outcompeting current thin-film solar cells, perovskite solar cells seem to embody an ideal solar cell: highly … Continue reading →