With this new science, plastics could see a second life as biodegradable surfactants A new chemical process provides biodegradable chemicals which are used as surfactants and detergents, from discarded plastics.
New NMR spectroscopy research reveals the dynamics of catalysts in 3D space The achievement gives researchers new insights into how these catalysts work
Scientists observe complex tunable magnetism tied to electrical conduction in a topological material The discovery has significant implications for basic research into functional topological properties
Polystyrene waste is everywhere, and it’s not biodegradable. Scientists just found a way to break it down. Ames Laboratory and their partners from Clemson University have discovered a green, low-energy process to break down polystyrene
Ames Lab to host High School Science Bowl in first time ever virtual format Iowa's top science and math students will compete at the annual Ames Laboratory/Iowa State University Regional High School Science Bowl Saturday as they have done for the past thirty years— but with a virtual twist.
Review in Nanoscale highlights progress, opportunities in encapsulating metal nanoparticles in layered 2D materials A newly published review in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Nanoscale marks milestones in research
Light-induced twisting of Weyl nodes switches on giant electron current The discovery was made in a category of topological materials that holds great promise for spintronics, topological effect transistors, and quantum computing.
Borrowing from birds, experts reduce search times for novel high-entropy alloys to seconds Ames Laboratory enhanced an algorithm that borrows its approach from the nesting habits of cuckoo birds, reducing the search time for new high-tech alloys from weeks to mere seconds.
Making it tougher: Samarium cobalt magnet improvements planned in Ames Lab partnership Ames Laboratory will partner with Electron Energy Corporation to improve a mainstay of magnet technology-- the samarium cobalt magnet.
Scientists look to meteorites for inspiration to achieve critical element-free permanent magnet The product rivals widely used “Alnico” magnets in magnetic strength, and has potential to fill a strong market demand for rare-earth- and cobalt-free magnets.
