The Alchemist learns of new superomniphobic materials this week that almost make the proverbial duck's back look sticky as they repel every liquid so far tested not just water. In environmental news, weighing up the toxic metals against the power savings for "green" lightbulbs while polymer chemists are mimicking mussels to make things stick. In the world of biofuels, Indian scientists suggest that tree seeds might be the most sustainable feedstock, while Swiss researchers boost solar energy efficiency with a new application of semiconductor. Finally, a "Nobel Prize" for two geo scientists.
via The Alchemist Newsletter:Jan 23, 2013 — Welcome to ChemWeb.
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