Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have identified the electrical charge of droplets as a new factor contributing to surface corrosion. Charged droplets can puncture coatings like Teflon, causing damage and reducing durability.
The Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research has launched a new international visiting student program with Virginia Tech, providing six graduate and undergraduate students from the US with three-month research opportunities in Mainz. The Poly-ABROAD Program aims to strengthen international scientific exchange in polymer and materials...
Using science for more animal welfare: Researchers from Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have developed an alternative to foie gras by mimicking the structure of real foie gras. The new pâté closely mimics the mouthfeel and melt of traditional foie gras, thanks to a treatment process that restructures fat using goose lipases.
A research team led by Konrad Meister discovered that small proteins are involved in efficient ice formation, outperforming larger proteins found in other organisms
Researchers have developed a new class of molecules that form a molecular highway for electrons, eliminating charge trapping and improving the efficiency of blue OLEDs. This design simplifies the production of high-efficiency blue light-emitting diodes.
Lithium dendrites grow in solid-state batteries after charging and discharging cycles, leading to internal short circuits. Researchers have investigated the starting point of this process using microscopy methods, finding that grain boundaries play a crucial role.
Researchers have developed a synthetic drug that stops cancer cells from producing energy by blocking oxygen conversion. The tiny hairs formed by the drug's molecules can kill even aggressive and untreatable cancer cells within four hours.
The Antarctic scallop's microscopic ridges create a regular structure that prevents water from freezing on its surface, allowing it to resist icing. This unique feature provides an advantage for the species, with researchers suggesting potential technological applications for non-icing surfaces in polar shipping.
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have developed an organic neuromorphic circuit that allows a robot to learn and navigate a maze. The robot uses sensory signals to make decisions, receiving corrective stimuli when it makes wrong turns, and gradually learns to avoid them.
Scientists have discovered that ionization energy is more crucial than electron affinity in determining the efficiency of organic solar cells. This finding allows for precise design rules to be derived, aiming to maximize solar cell efficiency and potentially leading to transparent solar cells with high efficiency.
Scientists have developed a new method to combat cancer by using molecular fibers that target the acidic and reactive environment of cancer cells. The approach has shown promising results in laboratory tests, with cancer cells dying within four hours.
Researchers developed a new investigation method to study electrocatalytic water splitting on gold surfaces with high spatial resolution. The study found that surfaces with nanometer-scale protrusions split water more efficiently than flat surfaces.
Researchers at Max Planck Institute create high-performance nylon capacitors using a new method, paving the way for flexible and transparent electronic devices. The thin films are several 100 times thinner than human hair and can be used in wearable electronics.
Scientists at Max Planck Institute create a single-layer OLED that outperforms traditional designs in terms of brightness and efficiency. The new technology achieves record-high luminosity and long lifetimes, making it suitable for industrial purposes.
A team of researchers has discovered that the friction on ice is driven by the high mobility of water molecules at the surface, not by a thin layer of liquid water. The study found that as temperature increases, the mobility of these molecules also rises, resulting in lower friction.
Researchers found that ice surface melts in layers, with the first layer melting at -38° C and the second at -16° C. The team also discovered a distinct spectroscopic response between the quasi-liquid layer and supercooled water.
Scientists have found that local structures in liquid water persist for longer than a picosecond, contradicting the general perception of water as a solvent. This discovery was made using ultrafast vibrational spectroscopies and has significant implications for understanding chemical and biological reactions on Earth.
Graphene transistors and photodetectors will benefit from this simpler thermodynamic approach, allowing for improved performance. Researchers have discovered that the energy of ultrafast electrical currents is efficiently converted into electron heat, enabling faster operation speeds.
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research discovered the fundamental parameters of Mott conduction, a key effect in magnetic memories and technologies. They found that traditional measurements underestimated the spin-asymmetry in electron scattering, which is responsible for magnetic sensor operation.