2017 News

Below are the articles
published during 2017.


Asphalt key to faster-charging lithium batteries

October 2nd, 2017

Asphalt key to faster-charging lithium batteries A touch of asphalt may be the secret to high-capacity lithium metal batteries that charge 10 to 20 times faster than commercial lithium-ion batteries, according to Rice University scientists. The lab of chemist James Tour developed anodes comprising porous carbon made from asphalt that showed exceptional stability after more  Asphalt helps lithium batteries charge fasterOctober 2nd, 2017

Asphalt helps lithium batteries charge faster A touch of asphalt may be the secret to high-capacity lithium metal batteries that charge 10 to 20 times faster than commercial lithium-ion batteries, according to Rice University scientists. The lab of chemist James Tour developed anodes comprising porous carbon made from asphalt that showed exceptional stability after more  Asphalt helps lithium batteries charge fasterOctober 2nd, 2017

Asphalt helps lithium batteries charge faster A touch of asphalt may be the secret to high-capacity lithium metal batteries that charge 10 to 20 times faster than commercial lithium-ion batteries, according to Rice University scientists. The lab of chemist James Tour developed anodes comprising porous carbon made from asphalt that showed exceptional stability after more Laser-induced graphene is made from woodSeptember 8th, 2017

Laser-induced graphene is made from wood Rice chemists have produced a catalyst based on laser-induced graphene that splits water into hydrogen on one side and oxygen on the other side. They said the inexpensive material may be a practical component in generating the hydrogen for use in future fuel cells. James Tour, the T.T. and  Motorized molecules driven by light to cut into cancer cellsSeptember 7th, 2017

Motorized molecules driven by light to cut into cancer cells News-Medical

Scientists develop tiny robots that drill into cancer cells to kill them

September 7th, 2017

Scientists develop tiny robots that drill into cancer cells to kill them Inhabitat http://inhabitat.com/scientists-develop-tiny-robots-that-drill-into-cancer-cells-to-kill-them/

Drilling cancer cells away

September 7th, 2017

Drilling cancer cells away Independent Online https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/health/drilling-cancer-cells-away-11035305

Nanomachines can bore cancer cells to death

September 7th, 2017

Nanomachines can bore cancer cells to death Chemistry World https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/nanomachines-can-bore-cancer-cells-to-death/3007927.article

Motorized molecules drill through cells

September 7th, 2017

Motorized molecules drill through cells TMC News (This also appeared in Phys.org, BioSpace, Science Daily, nanotechweb.org, Medical Design Technology, Novus Light Technologies, medGadget, True Viral News, Durham University News and Boing Boing.) http://www.tmc.edu/news/2017/08/motorized-molecules-drill-cells/

Molecules drill into cells to deliver drugs or kill

September 7th, 2017

Molecules drill into cells to deliver drugs or kill Futurity http://bit.ly/2wssN6i http://www.futurity.org/motorized-molecules-drilling-1531622/

These tiny, light-driven nanomachines can destroy cancer cells in minutes

September 7th, 2017

These tiny, light-driven nanomachines can destroy cancer cells in minutes International Business Times http://bit.ly/2eCNl7t http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/these-tiny-light-driven-nanomachines-can-destroy-cancer-cells-minutes-1637825

Nanomachines that drill into cancer cells killing them in just 60 seconds developed by scientists

September 7th, 2017

Nanomachines that drill into cancer cells killing them in just 60 seconds developed by scientists Motorized molecules that target diseased cells may deliver drugs to or kill the cells by drilling into the cell membranes. Scientists at Rice, Durham (U.K.) and North Carolina State universities have demonstrated them on cancer and other cells. James Tour, Graphene breakthrough may lead to wooden electronicsAugust 15th, 2017

Graphene breakthrough may lead to wooden electronics Rice scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate student Ruquan Ye are quoted. Smart Brief http://newatlas.com/laser-wood-graphene/50705/

3-D printing with foam provides opportunity for R&D tax credit

August 15th, 2017

3-D printing with foam provides opportunity for R&D tax credit Nanotechnologists from Rice University and China’s Tianjin University have used 3-D laser printing to fabricate centimeter-sized objects of atomically thin graphene. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. 3D Print 2 sides to this energy storyAugust 10th, 2017

2 sides to this energy story Rice chemists have produced a catalyst based on laser-induced graphene that splits water into hydrogen on one side and oxygen on the other side. They said the inexpensive material may be a practical component in generating the hydrogen for use in future fuel cells. James Tour, the T.T. and  Rice develops dual-surface graphene electrode to split water into hydrogen and oxygenAugust 10th, 2017

Rice develops dual-surface graphene electrode to split water into hydrogen and oxygen Energy Daily http://www.energy-daily.com/reports/Rice_develops_dual_surface_graphene_electrode_to_split_water_into_hydrogen_and_oxygen_999.html

Need graphene? Grab a saw

August 10th, 2017

Need graphene? Grab a saw Rice scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate students Ruquan Ye and Yieu Chyan are mentioned. Opli http://bit.ly/2wxb4tU http://opli.net/opli_magazine/eo/2017/need-graphene-grab-a-saw-july-news/

Graphene made from wood

August 9th, 2017

Graphene made from wood Rice University scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. Rice chemist James Tour and his colleagues used a laser to blacken a thin film pattern onto a block of pine. Electronics Online http://bit.ly/2upi9LO http://www.electroline.com.au/content/components/article/graphene-made-from-wood-481677340

New dual-surface graphene electrode helps split water into hydrogen and oxygen

August 8th, 2017

New dual-surface graphene electrode helps split water into hydrogen and oxygen Rice chemists have produced a catalyst based on laser-induced graphene that splits water into hydrogen on one side and oxygen on the other side. They said the inexpensive material may be a practical component in generating the hydrogen for use in future fuel cells. Laser-induced graphene from woodAugust 8th, 2017

Laser-induced graphene from wood Rice University scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. Rice chemist James Tour and his colleagues used a laser to blacken a thin film pattern onto a block of pine. Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and […]

Researchers develop dual-surface graphene electrode to split water into hydrogen, oxygen

August 8th, 2017

Researchers develop dual-surface graphene electrode to split water into hydrogen, oxygen XinhuaNet (This also appeared in China.org.) http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-08/06/c_136502361.htm

Laser-induced graphene electrode splits water into hydrogen on one side and oxygen on the other

August 8th, 2017

Laser-induced graphene electrode splits water into hydrogen on one side and oxygen on the other Innovation Toronto http://bit.ly/2vcfuYy http://www.innovationtoronto.com/2017/08/laser-induced-graphene-electrode-splits-water-into-hydrogen-on-one-side-and-oxygen-on-the-other/

Dual-surface graphene electrode splits water into hydrogen and oxygen

August 8th, 2017

Dual-surface graphene electrode splits water into hydrogen and oxygen Science Daily http://bit.ly/2vwPtnM https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170803174329.htm

Is this the future of electricity?

August 7th, 2017

Is this the future of electricity? Rice scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate students Ruquan Ye and Yieu Chyan are mentioned. Oil Price (This also  Laser-induced graphene from woodAugust 4th, 2017

Laser-induced graphene from wood Rice scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate students Ruquan Ye and Yieu Chyan are mentioned. Printed Electronics World http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/11449/laser-induced-graphene-from-wood

Two sides to this energy story

August 4th, 2017

Two sides to this energy story Rice University chemists have produced a catalyst based on laser-induced graphene that splits water into hydrogen on one side and oxygen on the other side. They said the inexpensive material may be a practical component in generating the hydrogen for use in future fuel cells. http://bit.ly/2wefUw9 http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news/newsid=47648.php

A dual-surface graphene electrode to split water into hydrogen and oxygen

August 4th, 2017

A dual-surface graphene electrode to split water into hydrogen and oxygen Nanowerk http://bit.ly/2vzPBmY

Lab develops dual-surface graphene electrode to split water into hydrogen and oxygen

August 4th, 2017

Lab develops dual-surface graphene electrode to split water into hydrogen and oxygen Phys Org (This also appeared in Green Car Congress.) http://bit.ly/2v690ZP https://phys.org/news/2017-08-lab-dual-surface-graphene-electrode-hydrogen.html

2 sides to this energy story

August 4th, 2017

2 sides to this energy story Rice chemists have produced a catalyst based on laser-induced graphene that splits water into hydrogen on one side and oxygen on the other side. They said the inexpensive material may be a practical component in generating the hydrogen for use in future fuel cells. James Tour, the T.T. and  Graphene made out of wood could help solve the e-waste problemAugust 3rd, 2017

Graphene made out of wood could help solve the e-waste problem Rice scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate students Ruquan Ye and Yieu Chyan are […]

Scientists create graphene using lasers and wood

August 3rd, 2017

Scientists create graphene using lasers and wood Techspot India (This also appeared in Techspot.) http://bit.ly/2w9QGyT http://www.in.techspot.com/news/scientists-create-graphene-using-lasers-and-wood/articleshow/59890470.cms

Chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood

August 3rd, 2017

Chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood Product Design & Development http://bit.ly/2v2J7d2 https://www.pddnet.com/news/2017/08/chemists-make-laser-induced-graphene-wood

¿Qué le queda a Venezuela ahora? Más crisis y aislamiento

August 3rd, 2017

¿Qué le queda a Venezuela ahora? Más crisis y aislamiento Francisco Monaldi, a fellow in Latin American energy policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted. CNN en Espanol (An English translation is not available.) http://cnn.it/2uZScVG http://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2017/08/02/venezuela-votacion-crisis-futuro-aislamiento-escasez-constituyente/

Milieuvriendelijk grafeen van hout

August 2nd, 2017

Milieuvriendelijk grafeen van hout De Ingenieur (An English translation is not available.) http://bit.ly/2f8S40u https://www.deingenieur.nl/artikel/milieuvriendelijk-grafeen-van-hout

Graphen aus Holz soll das Problem der Elektro-Abfälle lösen

August 2nd, 2017

Graphen aus Holz soll das Problem der Elektro-Abfälle lösen Trends der Zukunft (An English translation is not available.) http://bit.ly/2wm8I02 http://www.trendsderzukunft.de/graphen-aus-holz-soll-das-problem-der-elektro-abfaelle-loesen/2017/08/01/

Pine block transformed into electronic components with laser treatment

August 2nd, 2017

Pine block transformed into electronic components with laser treatment E&T http://bit.ly/2f8bfrC https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2017/08/pine-block-transformed-into-electronic-components-with-laser-treatment/

Rice chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood

August 2nd, 2017

Rice chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood Materialsgate https://www.materialsgate.de/en/mnews/8033/Rice+chemists+make+laser-induced+graphene+from+wood.html

Laser-induced graphene from wood for biodegradable electronics

August 2nd, 2017

Laser-induced graphene from wood for biodegradable electronics Novus Light (This also appeared in Design Products & Applications.) http://bit.ly/2wlot7A http://www.novuslight.com/laser-induced-graphene-from-wood-for-biodegradable-electronics_N7196.html

Researchers create laser-induced graphene from pine wood

August 2nd, 2017

Researchers create laser-induced graphene from pine wood AZoNano (This article also appeared in ChemEurope.) http://bit.ly/2w6egMQ https://www.azonano.com/news.aspx?newsID=35737

Rice University chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood

August 2nd, 2017

Rice University chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood National Science Foundation http://bit.ly/2uYNd6f https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=242708&WT.mc_id=USNSF_195&WT.mc_ev=click

 

Need graphene? Grab a saw

August 2nd, 2017

Need graphene? Grab a saw Rice scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate students Ruquan Ye and Yieu Chyan are mentioned. Science 360 News (This is Turning pine into graphene lets it carry electricityAugust 1st, 2017

Turning pine into graphene lets it carry electricity Rice scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering; and graduate students Ruquan Ye and Yieu Chyan are mentioned. Futurity (This Wood is made into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into grapheneAugust 1st, 2017

Wood is made into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene Nanowerk (This also appeared in Environmental Guru.) http://bit.ly/2f4uAK8 http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news/newsid=47611.php

Rice University chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood

August 1st, 2017

Rice University chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood Scienmag http://bit.ly/2tVxROt https://scienmag.com/rice-university-chemists-make-laser-induced-graphene-from-wood/

Need graphene? Grab a saw

August 1st, 2017

Need graphene? Grab a saw Technology.org http://www.technology.org/2017/08/01/need-graphene-grab-a-saw/

Chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood

August 1st, 2017

Chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood Science Daily (This also appeared in Controlled Environments.) http://bit.ly/2whB2AD https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170731114652.htm

Rice University team makes laser-induced graphene from wood

August 1st, 2017

Rice University team makes laser-induced graphene from wood Graphene-info (This also appeared in Before It’s News.) http://bit.ly/2tVKQzD https://www.graphene-info.com/rice-university-team-makes-laser-induced-graphene-wood

Making graphene out of wood for degradable electronics

August 1st, 2017

Making graphene out of wood for degradable electronics New Atlas (This also appeared in Eccux World News.) http://newatlas.com/laser-wood-graphene/50705/

Laser technique turns wood into graphene

August 1st, 2017

Laser technique turns wood into graphene The Engineer http://bit.ly/2vf7jf0 https://www.theengineer.co.uk/laser-wood-graphene/

Rice University chemists make conductive laser-induced graphene from wood

August 1st, 2017

Rice University chemists make conductive laser-induced graphene from wood Laser Focus World http://bit.ly/2whOm85

 

Need graphene? Grab a saw

July 31st, 2017

Need graphene? Grab a saw Rice University scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. http://bit.ly/2ucei3O http://news.rice.edu/2017/07/31/need-graphene-grab-a-saw/

Chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood

July 31st, 2017

Chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood Rice scientists have made wood into an electrical conductor by turning its surface into graphene. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering; and graduate students Ruquan Ye and Yieu Chyan are mentioned. Phys Org http://bit.ly/2f1G0Oz https://phys.org/news/2017-07-chemists-laser-induced-graphene-wood.html

Rice University chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood

July 31st, 2017

Rice University chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood Nanotechnology Now http://bit.ly/2vaWjPR http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=54641

Graphene foam gets big and tough

March 13th, 2017

Graphene foam gets big and tough A chunk of conductive graphene foam reinforced by carbon nanotubes can support more than 3,000 times its own weight and easily bounce back to its original height, according to Rice University scientists. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials  The enhanced potential of graphene foamFebruary 17th, 2017

The enhanced potential of graphene foam A chunk of conductive graphene foam reinforced by carbon nanotubes can support more than 3,000 times its own weight and easily bounce back to its original height, according to Rice University scientists. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials  Graphene foam gets big and toughFebruary 16th, 2017

Graphene foam gets big and tough Science Daily https://www.sciencedaily .com/releases/2017/02/170214130456.htm

Graphene foam gets big and tough: Nanotube-reinforced material can be shaped, is highly conductive

February 16th, 2017

Graphene foam gets big and tough: Nanotube-reinforced material can be shaped, is highly conductive Before It’s News http://bit.ly/2ktKS0M http://beforeitsnews.com/science-and-technology/2017/02/graphene-foam-gets-big-and-tough-nanotube-reinforced-material-can-be-shaped-is-highly-conductive-2875178.html

Graphene foam gets big and tough: Nanotube-reinforced material can be shaped, is highly conductive

February 16th, 2017

Graphene foam gets big and tough: Nanotube-reinforced material can be shaped, is highly conductive Before It’s News http://bit.ly/2ktKS0M http://beforeitsnews.com/science-and-technology/2017/02/graphene-foam-gets-big-and-tough-nanotube-reinforced-material-can-be-shaped-is-highly-conductive-2875178.html

Graphene reimagined: Development and manufacturing explained

February 16th, 2017

Graphene reimagined: Development and manufacturing explained Manufacturing Talk Radio http://bit.ly/2kNpAaE http://mfgtalkradio.com/graphene-reimagined-development-manufacturing-explained/

Rebar graphene supports 3-D structures 3,000 times their own weight

February 16th, 2017

Rebar graphene supports 3-D structures 3,000 times their own weight World Industrial Reporter http://bit.ly/2kNl9wF https://worldindustrialreporter.com/rebar-graphene-supports-3d-structures-3000-times-their-own-weight/

Graphene foam gets big and tough

February 16th, 2017

Graphene foam gets big and tough A chunk of conductive graphene foam reinforced by carbon nanotubes can support more than 3,000 times its own weight and easily bounce back to its original height, according to Rice University scientists. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials Scientists develop strong and flexible graphene materialFebruary 15th, 2017

Scientists develop strong and flexible graphene material Design Engineering http://bit.ly/2kxLeyV http://www.design-engineering.com/graphene-tour-1004025864-1004025864/

Graphene foam reinforced by carbon nanotubes gets big and tough

February 15th, 2017

Graphene foam reinforced by carbon nanotubes gets big and tough Time Gazette http://bit.ly/2lQqKlR http://timegazette.com/2017/02/graphene-foam-reinforced-by-carbon-nanotubes-gets-big-and-tough/

Rebar graphene for lithium ion capacitors

February 15th, 2017

Rebar graphene for lithium ion capacitors New Electronics http://bit.ly/2kpY8Ui http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics-news/rebar-graphene-for-lithium-ion-capacitors/151671/

Nanotube-reinforced graphene foam found to be highly conductive

February 15th, 2017

Nanotube-reinforced graphene foam found to be highly conductive Institution of Mechanical Engineers http://bit.ly/2lPwVr6 http://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/nanotube-reinforced-graphene-foam-found-to-be-highly-conductive

Doped graphene foam shows super strength

February 15th, 2017

Doped graphene foam shows super strength The Engineer http://bit.ly/2lPs89k https://www.theengineer.co.uk/doped-graphene-foam-shows-super-strength/

Rice team’s CNT-reinforced graphene foam is conductive and strong

February 15th, 2017

Rice team’s CNT-reinforced graphene foam is conductive and strong Before It’s News http://bit.ly/2lRgREA http://beforeitsnews.com/science-and-technology/2017/02/rice-teams-cnt-reinforced-graphene-foam-is-conductive-and-strong-2874882.html

Reinforced graphene foam can support up to 3,000 times its weight

February 15th, 2017

Reinforced graphene foam can support up to 3,000 times its weight Architect http://bit.ly/2kKnR5R http://www.dpaonthenet.net/article/131764/Graphene-foam-supports-more-than-3-000x-its-weight.aspx

Nyt materiale: Armeret grafen-skum kan bære 3000 gange sin egen vægt

February 15th, 2017

Nyt materiale: Armeret grafen-skum kan bære 3000 gange sin egen vægt Dr Dk (An English translation is not available.) http://bit.ly/2lhvnZy http://www.dr.dk/nyheder/viden/naturvidenskab/nyt-materiale-armeret-grafen-skum-kan-baere-3000-gange-sin-egen-vaegt

Grafeen maakt sterke 3-D-vormen

February 15th, 2017

Grafeen maakt sterke 3-D-vormen De Ingenieur (An English translation is not available.) http://bit.ly/2kJWCbQ https://www.deingenieur.nl/artikel/grafeen-maakt-sterke-3d-vormen

 

Graphene foam gets big and tough: Nanotube-reinforced material can be shaped, is highly conductive

February 14th, 2017

Graphene foam gets big and tough: Nanotube-reinforced material can be shaped, is highly conductive Phys Org (This also appeared in Nanotechnology Now and N anowerk.) https://phys.org/news/2017-02-graphene-foam-big-tough-nanotube-reinforced.html

Graphene foam supports more than 3,000X its weight

February 14th, 2017

Graphene foam supports more than 3,000X its weight A chunk of conductive graphene foam reinforced by carbon nanotubes can support more than 3,000 times its own weight and easily bounce back to its original height, according to Rice University scientists. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and  Scientists create rebar graphene foam that can support a weight 3,000 times greater than its ownFebruary 13th, 2017

Scientists create rebar graphene foam that can support a weight 3,000 times greater than its own Wonderful Engineering http://bit.ly/2kGNhBv http://wonderfulengineering.com/scientists-create-rebar-graphene-foam-supports-3000-times-weight/

‘Rebar graphene’ foam supports 3,000 times its own weight

February 13th, 2017

‘Rebar graphene’ foam supports 3,000 times its own weight New Atlas (This also appeared in Last Minute Geek.) http://bit.ly/2lLW4Tz http://newatlas.com/graphene-reinforced-carbon-nanotube-3000-times-weight/47895/

Graphene foam gets big and tough

February 13th, 2017

Graphene foam gets big and tough A chunk of conductive graphene foam reinforced by carbon nanotubes can support more than 3,000 times its own weight and easily bounce back to its original height, according to Rice University scientists. http://bit.ly/2lcrpkE http://news.rice.edu/2017/02/13/graphene-foam-gets-big-and-tough/

The miracle material that could change the world

February 11th, 2017

The miracle material that could change the world James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted about graphene. Money Week http://bit.ly/2lh4PId http://news.rice.edu/files/2017/02/Graphene-Cover-um3zt0.pdf

New carbon material can help clean up radioactive water

February 4th, 2017

New carbon material can help clean up radioactive water Researchers at Rice and Kazan Federal University in Russia have found a way to extract radioactivity from water and said their discovery could help purify the hundreds of millions of gallons of contaminated water stored after the Fukushima nuclear plant accident. James Tour, the T.T. and Antioxidants get smallFebruary 3rd, 2017

Antioxidants get small Treated particles of graphene derived from carbon nanotubes have demonstrated remarkable potential as life-saving antioxidants, but as small as they are, something even smaller had to be created to figure out why they work so well. Researchers at Rice and a number of other institutions created single-molecule compounds that also quench damaging Single-molecule compounds may become basis for new antioxidant therapiesJanuary 30th, 2017

Single-molecule compounds may become basis for new antioxidant therapies Treated particles of graphene derived from carbon nanotubes have demonstrated remarkable potential as life-saving antioxidants, but as small as they are, something even smaller had to be created to figure out why they work so well. Researchers at Rice and a number of other institutions created Antioxidants get smallJanuary 30th, 2017

Antioxidants get small Nanotechnology Now http://bit.ly/2kjZvCD http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=54285

 

Graphene particles act as life-saving antioxidants

January 27th, 2017

Graphene particles act as life-saving antioxidants Treated particles of graphene derived from carbon nanotubes have demonstrated remarkable potential as life-saving antioxidants, but as small as they are, something even smaller had to be created to figure out why they work so well. Researchers at Rice and a number of other institutions created single-molecule compounds that  Antioxidants get small: Molecular compounds mimic effective graphene agents, show potential for therapiesJanuary 27th, 2017

Antioxidants get small: Molecular compounds mimic effective graphene agents, show potential for therapies Science Daily http://bit.ly/2kAWta3 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170126113636.htm

Antioxidants get small

January 27th, 2017

Antioxidants get small Knowridge Science Report http://bit.ly/2kBcDED https://knowridge.com/2017/01/antioxidants-get-small/

Graphene demonstrates remarkable potential as life-saving antioxidant

January 26th, 2017

Graphene demonstrates remarkable potential as life-saving antioxidant Treated particles of graphene derived from carbon nanotubes have demonstrated remarkable potential as life-saving antioxidants, but as small as they are, something even smaller had to be created to figure out why they work so well. Researchers at Rice and a number of other institutions created single-molecule compounds  Antioxidant compounds mimic effective graphene agents, show potential for therapiesJanuary 26th, 2017

Antioxidant compounds mimic effective graphene agents, show potential for therapies  Phys Org http://bit.ly/2kwN9Im https://phys.org/news/2017-01-antioxidant-compounds-mimic-effective-graphene.html

A promising new method for cleaning up the Fukushima nuclear disaster

January 20th, 2017

A promising new method for cleaning up the Fukushima nuclear disaster Researchers at Rice and Kazan Federal University in Russia have found a way to extract radioactivity from water and said their discovery could help purify the hundreds of millions of gallons of contaminated water stored after the Fukushima nuclear plant accident. James Tour, the Treated carbon pulls radioactive elements from waterJanuary 20th, 2017

Treated carbon pulls radioactive elements from water Science Daily (This also appeared in Laboratory Equipment, Phys Org, Chem Europe, Environment Guru and Health Medicine Network.) http://bit.ly/2jdJk6p https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170119134534.htm

Revved-up carbon purifies radioactive water

January 20th, 2017

Revved-up carbon purifies radioactive water New Atlas (This also appeared in Last Minute Geek and Innovations Report.) http://newatlas.com/carbon-filter-radioactive-water/47477/

Doped carbon could treat water from Fukushima

January 20th, 2017

Doped carbon could treat water from Fukushima The Engineer (This also appeared in Environment Guru.) http://bit.ly/2jGYtkv https://www.theengineer.co.uk/doped-carbon-could-treat-fukushima-water/

Treated carbon pulls radioactive elements from water

January 19th, 2017

Treated carbon pulls radioactive elements from water Researchers at Rice University and Kazan Federal University in Russia have found a way to extract radioactivity from water and said their discovery could help purify the hundreds of millions of gallons of contaminated water stored after the Fukushima nuclear plant accident. http://bit.ly/2k7Q3mF http://news. rice.edu/2017/01/19/treated-carbon-pulls-radioactive-elements-from-water/





















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