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Researchers discover how caged molecules ‘rattle and sing’
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A team of energy researchers from the University of Minnesota and University of Massachusetts Amherst has discovered that molecular motion can be predicted with high accuracy when confining molecules in small nanocages. The discovery could improve production of fuels and chemicals.
Researchers steer the flow of electrical current with spinning light
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In new research, scientists at the University of Minnesota used a first-of-its-kind device to demonstrate a way to control the direction of electrical current generated by light, called photocurrent, without deploying an electric voltage.
Researchers develop graphene nano ‘tweezers’ that can grab individual biomolecules
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Researchers from the University of Minnesota have developed tiny electronic “tweezers” that can grab biomolecules floating in water with incredible efficiency. The discovery could lead to revolutionary handheld disease diagnostic system.
University of Minnesota chemistry professor receives highest honor from U.S. government
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University of Minnesota Department of Chemistry Associate Professor Erin Carlson has been named by President Barack Obama as a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
Lithium battery material found to harm key soil microorganism
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New research published by researchers at the University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin-Madison is an early signal that the growing use of the new nanoscale materials used in the rechargeable batteries that power portable electronics and electric and hybrid vehicles may have untold environmental consequences.
Researchers land $20 million grant to explore impact of nanotechnology on the environment
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University of Minnesota researchers are part of a team of researchers from the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology (CSN) who have received a new $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation to evaluate the impact of nanotechnology on the environment and other living things.
Imperfect graphene opens door to better fuel cells
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The honeycomb structure of pristine graphene is beautiful, but a national group of researchers has discovered that if the graphene naturally has a few tiny holes in it, you have a proton-selective membrane that could lead to improved fuel cells.
U of M President elected to 2014 Class of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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University of Minnesota President Eric W. Kaler has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary societies.
Media Alert: Physics and Nanotechnology Building Ceremonial Groundbreaking sets stage for new construction
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After years of planning, a new Physics and Nanotechnology Building at the University of Minnesota becomes a reality during a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4-6 p.m. at the future building site just east of Akerman Hall on the University’s East Bank campus.
Construction on Physics and Nanotechnology Building set to begin in November
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After years of planning, a new Physics and Nanotechnology Building at the University of Minnesota is becoming reality when construction starts in November at the building site just east of Akerman Hall on the University’s East Bank campus.