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Multifunctional dream ceramic matrix composites are born!
Researchers at Osaka University produced composites consisting of alumina (Al2O3) ceramics and titanium (Ti), namely Al2O3/Ti composites. They designed a ...
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2018
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Adventures in Phase Space: Unified Map on Plastic and Elastic Glasses
A research team led by Osaka University simulated glassy colloidal solids to understand their mechanical and failure properties. Under strain, the hard-sphere ...
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2018
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Give It the Plasma Treatment: Strong Adhesion without Adhesives
A Japanese research team at Osaka University used plasma treatment to make fluoropolymers and silicone resin adhere without any adhesives. Heat-assisted ...
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2018
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From nata de coco to computer screens: cellulose gets a chance to shine
Scientists at Osaka University determined the intrinsic birefringence of cellulose molecules, which have great potential to improve smartphone and computer ...
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2019
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LED-ing the way: a clean and convenient method to oxidize plastic surfaces for industry
A Japanese research team at Osaka University used chlorine dioxide to oxidize polypropylene. Under LED irradiation, ClO2• radicals attacked the methyl groups ...
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2019
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Artificial peptide bond formation provides clues to creation of life on Earth
Using amino thioacids rather than regular amino acids, Osaka University researchers established a new method to form α-peptide bonds for polypeptide chain ...
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2019
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Good Vibrations: Using Piezoelectricity to Ensure Hydrogen Sensor Sensitivity
Researchers at Osaka University developed a new method that uses piezoelectric resonance to improve the manufacture of highly sensitive hydrogen sensors. By ...
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2019
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Plot Twist: Straightening Single-Molecule Conductors Improves their Performance
Researchers at Osaka University synthesized nanowires made of a single molecule of oligothiophene up to 10 nanometers in length. By forcing the molecular chain ...
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2019
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Speeding up the journey towards clean energy through photocatalyst optimization
Osaka University researchers studied the photocatalytic activity of oxyhalide materials and were able to demonstrate a relationship between parameters measured ...
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2019
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Resistance Is Utile: Magnetite Nanowires with Sharp Insulating Transition
A Japanese research team led by Osaka University produced Fe3O4 nanowires on 10-nm length scales by deposition on an MgO substrate. When cooled to 110 K, the ...
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