Tag Archives: Chemistry
New low-temp method advances nanoparticle synthesis
New imaging technique “sees” virus move in unprecedented detail
nn n 21.09.23 – EPFL scientists have developed a novel imaging technique to capture rapid protein dynamics. The technique, a microsecond, time-resolved version of cryogenic electron microscopy, allowed them to observe the behavior of a virus in unprecedented detail.n Video: … Continue reading →
University of Gabès awards Michael Grätzel honoris causa
nn n 11.09.23 – Professor Michael Grätzel at EPFL’s School of Basic Sciences has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Gabès (Tunisia).n One of the most important researchers in chemistry of our time, Professor Michael Grätzel received … Continue reading →
Bacteria generate electricity from wastewater
n 11.09.23 – In a breakthrough for the field of bioelectronics, researchers at EPFL have enhanced the ability of E. coli bacteria to generate electricity. The innovative approach offers a sustainable solution for organic waste processing while outperforming previous state-of-the-art … Continue reading →
Xile Hu wins IUPAC-ZHEJIANG NHU International Award
nn n 06.09.23 – Professor Xile Hu, a distinguished scientist known for his pioneering contributions to Green Chemistry and Green Energy, has been honored with the IUPAC-Zhejiang NHU International Award 2023.n Established in 2019, the IUPAC-Zhejiang NHU International Award honors … Continue reading →
Improving high-temperature stability of perovskite solar cells
nn n 18.07.23 – Researchers at EPFL, the University of Toronto, and the University of Kentucky have found a way to significantly improve the operational stability of perovskite solar cells at high temperatures, which is necessary for their use in … Continue reading →
Cracking the tubulin code
nn n 06.07.23 – Tubulins are the building blocks of microtubules, which make up the cell’s skeleton. A new method enables the detailed study of their role in diseases, including cancer.n Tubulin is a protein that plays a crucial role … Continue reading →
Breaking the ice over a 40-year problem of supercooled water
nn n 30.05.23 – Researchers at EPFL have found a way to study water in “no man’s land,” a subzero temperature range where water crystallizes rapidly. Historically, the inability to access “no man’s land” has prevented scientists from unriddling the … Continue reading →
Diagnosing inflammatory diseases with synthetic peptides
nn n 17.05.23 – Scientists in Switzerland have developed a peptide that binds to the protein calprotectin, a marker of major inflammatory disorders, and shown that it is suitable for diagnostic tests. The use of synthetic peptides for sensing disease … Continue reading →