Using a hybrid silica sol-gel material and self-assembled monolayers of a common fatty acid, researchers have developed a new capacitor dielectric material that provides an electrical energy storage ...

(Nanowerk News) Researchers at Fluorotronics, Inc. (San Diego, USA) have enlightened the role of hydrophobic surfaces in the enhancement of proteins folding. Dr. Bouzid Menaa (Research Program ...

Researchers have developed a PFAS-free dual-layer sol-gel and hydrophobic silica coating that repels water, dust, and dirt while maintaining high light transmission for solar panels. The transparent, ...

Ionic liquids, which are air-stable molten salts and are in the liquid state below 100 °C, have received much attention in the field of chemistry as a ‘green’ recyclable alternative to traditional ...

In synthesizing the gels, the pH in the interior of the liposomes decreased to ∼pH 6 because the buffered sol used in the synthesis was acidic. Addition of a higher-pH buffer solution was not feasible ...

The need for efficient, high-performance materials for electrical energy storage has been growing along with the ever-increasing demand for electrical energy in mobile applications. The newest ...