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22
Dec 2022
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A toxin helps understand hydrogen-producing biocatalysts

Angew. Chem.: The toxic cyanide molecule attacks H2-generating enzymes, but at the same time provides new insights into catalysis.

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14
Dec 2022
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Laser controls ultra-fast liquid switch

APL Photonics: Researchers unveil a brand new concept for switches with unprecedented speed.

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12
Dec 2022
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TU Dortmund University Welcomes Humboldt Professor Edvardas Narevicius

Prof. Edvardas Narevicius is the first international professor appointed by the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) for its Research Alliance.

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01
Jun 2022
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Edvardas Narevicius receives Humbolt professorship

As one of the pioneers of ultra-low temperature chemistry his experiments make it possible to observe novel quantum effects. He is invited to TU…

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29
May 2022
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Novel sensors enable precise measurement of dopamine

Carbon nanotubes glow brighter in the presence of neurotransmitters. This facilitates the easy and accurate measurement of signals between nerve…

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31
Jan 2022
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Molecular machine in nano cage

What a toy: a tiny gyroscope that would fit in a human cell and that can be controlled from the outside.

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19
Jan 2022
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Unexpected energy storage capability where water meets metal surfaces

A new method can measure the electrical (re-)charging of boundary layers between very small, metallic particles and aqueous solutions and understand…

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14
Dec 2021
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A treasure map for the realm of electrocatalysts

Research into promising materials is hampered by the sheer number of possible candidates. A German-Danish team has developed an efficient method to…

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26
Nov 2021
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Clara Saraceno is elected as a Fellow Member of Optica

"For seminal contributions to ultrafast science and technology, as well as outstanding service to the optics community."

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23
Nov 2021
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How positively and negatively charged ions behave at interfaces

PNAS.:When charged particles enter the boundary layer between a liquid and an electrode, they first have to strip off their water shells.

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06
Oct 2021
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to RESOLV Member Benjamin List

The Royal Swedish Academy of Science has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 to Benjamin List and David W.C. Macmillan “for the development of…

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26
Sep 2021
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CALEDO: Laying of the foundation stone

Time capsule for the CALEDO research building has been symbolically sunk into brick cube by representatives from RESOLV, TU Dortmund University and…

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08
Sep 2021
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How Confined Protons Migrate

When less than two nanometers of space is available, there is a traffic jam in the proton transport network.

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09
Jul 2021
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Eleventh-graders conduct research on disinfectants

RESOLV awards prizes to Martha Godau and Florian Steinkamp for their Facharbeiten in the basic chemistry course.

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04
May 2021
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Research team studies RNR protein in living cells

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.: Solvation scientists from TU Dortmund University have gained new insights into the structure and properties of the protein…

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29
Mar 2021
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A stable copper catalyst for CO2 conversion

Angew. Chem. - Int. Ed.: CO2 can be converted electrochemically into starting materials for industry. So far, however, catalysts that are stable over…

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23
Mar 2021
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CALEDO construction begins

A new research building for Solvation Science will be erected at the TU University Dortmund

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17
Feb 2021
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Quickly identify high-performance multi-element catalysts

Finding the best material composition among thousands of possibilities is like looking for a needle in a haystack. An international team is combining…

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22
Dec 2020
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New energy conversion layer for biosolar cells

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.: Photosynthetic proteins can convert light energy into other forms of energy. Researchers want to make this technology usable…

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