Surfaces and interfaces – Page 5
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ResearchDynamic surfaces can be switched by magnetic fields
Ferrofluid-based surfaces show multiple tuneable properties
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FeatureThe nanocoatings holding back corrosion
Corrosion is an age-old problem, but some of the latest solutions are distinctly 21st century. Rachel Brazil reports
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ResearchTuring patterned membrane takes on water purification
Mathematician Alan Turing’s sole chemistry paper inspires self-assembling spotted and striped polymer structures
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ResearchAlloy takes on improbable 'negative pressure' structure
New route to create materials almost impossible to make normally
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ResearchSmall data unpicks complex interactions
Machine learning models complex physical systems with sparse datasets
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ResearchSaturn ring-like ‘streaming’ takes liquids into a new world
Equatorial rings that break up into uniform microdroplets could be an alternative to microfluidic emulsification techniques
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Research’Gas marbles’ surprise with their strength
Robust bubbles of gas encapsulated in a microsphere–liquid shell could trap gases
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ResearchColour-changing graphene skin reveals hidden damage
A coating inspired by fish scales could highlight structural weakness in buildings and vehicles
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ResearchMagnetic droplets stamp out protein patterns
Droplets rolling across a lotus leaf spark device assembly idea
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ResearchPatterned surfaces mould oil droplets into sad smileys
Defects on surface enable intricate shapes to be generated as a droplet dissolves
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ResearchBlood-repellent titanium surface engineered
Superhaemophobic material could form the basis for safer medical implants
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ResearchGecko-inspired adhesive unsticks with a flash of light
UV-responsive sticky surface can be switched on and off in a matter of seconds
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ResearchBouncing Leidenfrost droplets seem to defy gravity
Scientists uncover why charged droplets on a hot surface bounce progressively higher
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ResearchOil and water part ways with new separation methods
Efficient partition of oil and water mixtures and emulsions offers cost savings to industry
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ResearchMicrorobot gets to grips with bubbles
Tiny magnetic cube exploits surface tension to carry sub-millimetre objects
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ResearchSurface inspired by moth eyes eliminates reflection
Non-reflective nanostructure could improve the performance of high power lasers
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ResearchCarbene monolayer technology on a roll
Rolling ‘BB-8’ carbenes ride single atoms around a gold surface
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NewsExplainer: why are chemical dispersants used in oil spills?
When and how the latest generation of dispersants are used in marine disasters
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ResearchBig advance for little machines
Researchers use liquid metal wheels to drive miniature vehicles
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NewsOpening the gated membrane floodgates
A layer of liquid creates switchable, anti-fouling membranes for water purification, biofuel processing and lab-on-chip applications