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Entries from November 11th, 2008

Equations Developed for Wet-Proof Materials

November 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Chemistry

A new series of equations have been developed by Robert Cohen and Gareth McKinley of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They claim that these equations will allow scientists to develop unwettable surfaces and to predict how surfaces react as well as either create new materials or enhance existing ones. Even though water repelling materials are [...]

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Miniaturizing Memory: Taking Data Storage To The Molecular Level

November 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Chemistry

Chemists are currently searching for ways to make computer and handheld devices able to hold more memory than before. In doing this they must shrink the transistor. Currently they are researching the properties of carbon nanotubes. Carbon nanotubes are tubes that are made from rolled graphite sheets. They’re hoping soon that they will be able [...]

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