Scientists have developed a new approach for observing mechanochemical reactions, which could be used when making new compounds and materials potentially suitable for many industries.
Researchers from the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry have developed a jelly-like material that can withstand the equivalent of an elephant standing on it, and completely recover to its original shape, even though it’s 80% water.
A mixture of proteins (in magenta and blue) forming a multi-layered compartment. Credit Pin Yu Chew & Aleks Reinhardt
Researchers here have created a model which can describe and predict how biomolecules self-organise into compartments inside living cells, leading the way towards a better understanding of the causes of some neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.
Cellulose nanocrystal glitter dispersed in different solvents, courtesy Bio-inspired Photonics group.
Researchers here have developed a sustainable, plastic-free glitter for use in the cosmetics industry – and it’s made from the cellulose found in plants, fruits, vegetables and wood pulp.
