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Rapid synthesis of graphene capsules

Rapid synthesis of graphene capsules - A rapid route to synthesise graphene capsules has been developed by researchers in the US and Korea. The capsules can be nano-engineered on demand and show promise in oil absorption. Reference: K Sohn et al, Chem. Commun., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/c2cc32049e

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In the sky with (nano)diamonds

  • In the sky with (nano)diamonds - Australian researchers have developed a model to resolve the origin of meteoric nanodiamonds, a long-standing cosmological puzzle. Their work could also have an impact on an important process here on planet Earth: synthesising artificial diamond.
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    Shocking approach to nano materials

  • Research reveals shocking new way to create nanoporous materials - Scientists have developed a new method of creating nanoporous materials with potential applications in everything from water purification to chemical sensors.