A group of US high school students have designed and built a tap attachment that captures toxic lead ions and turns water yellow when lead is present, they told the ACS Spring 2022 meeting.
Metal halide perovskites show great promise as energy efficient, thin-film solar cells, and cost less to manufacture than silicon solar cells.
Carbon fibres are lighter than metals, yet still boast high strength and durability. Already used in aerospace, automobiles and sports equipment, further applications are restricted by high costs. This is unfortunate, as their light weight could make cars more energy efficient.
A new method for producing nanodiamonds (NDs) of uniform size could pave the way for applications in drug delivery, sensors and quantum computing.
In March 2022, the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced how it will allocate its largest ever R&D budget – £39.8bn – over the next three years. UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has also published its first strategy since it was set up four years ago.
Disruption of fertiliser supplies arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine could lead to higher food prices, according to industry experts.
Bacteria have potential as a targeted treatment for a broad range of cancers, but many challenges remain – including toxicity. The ideal bacteria should be able to evade the immune system and reach the tumour. Once there, they need to be eliminated in other parts of the body to minimise toxicity.