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24
Jul 2019
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How nature builds hydrogen-producing enzymes

PNAS: The heart of the biological catalyst is only introduced during the last step. The process is complex.

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25
Jun 2019
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Award for Nicolas Plumeré

The researcher integrates plant enzymes into sensors and fuel cells.

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24
Jun 2019
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High reaction rates even without precious metals

JACS: Precious metals are often efficient catalysts. But they are expensive and rare. However, it has so far been difficult to determine how efficient…

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07
Jun 2019
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How acids behave in ultracold interstellar space

Sci. Adv.: Solvated acids tend to release a proton. However, they display more complex behaviour under space conditions.

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05
Jun 2019
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How to engine break a cell’s drug carrier

Nat. Comm.: RESOLV scientists shed new light on the inner workings of ABC exporters

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22
May 2019
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In cages, bowls and pills: How to dissolve football-shaped fullerenes

JACS: New organic ligands assemble into structrures that offer new options for fullerene solubilization and modification

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15
May 2019
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Applying precious metal catalysts economically

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.: Precious metal nanoparticles of platinum and gold are excellent catalysts. But they are expensive and rare. This new method…

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03
May 2019
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Particle at the stick

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.: Since they are so tiny, it is difficult to investigate single nanoparticles. However, this is exactly what researchers are…

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26
Apr 2019
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Improving the lifetime of bioelectrodes for solar energy conversion

JACS: The key to a long life for bioelectrodes lies in an oxygen-free environment.

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09
Apr 2019
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EU funds RESOLV's postdoctoral programme

RESOLV joined forces with the Swiss network NCCR-MUST to secure around 3.5 million euros funding.

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29
Mar 2019
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ERC Advanced Grant for Wolfgang Schuhmann

Catalysts for controlled cascade reactions: It is difficult to convert carbon dioxide or nitrogen oxides into useful or harmless substances.

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27
Mar 2019
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How brain cells curb proteins linked to neurodegernative diseases

EMBO J: RESOLV scientists identified a protein quality control mechanism against misfolded proteins, mediated by the LUBAC complex

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06
Mar 2019
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RESOLV at the Ruhr Conference brings project ideas for more start-ups

RESOLV Speaker M.Havenith co-moderated the first event of the Topic Forum 'From Idea to Product - How to Transfer Research into Start-ups'. - German…

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22
Dec 2018
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Structure and function of photosynthesis protein explained in detail

Science: Photosynthetic complex I is a key element in photosynthetic electron transport, but little has been known about it so far.

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07
Dec 2018
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How ice particles promote the formation of radicals

Phys. Rev. Lett.: Certain molecules with fluorine, chlorine or bromine, together with water, can release harmful substances into the atmosphere.

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04
Dec 2018
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Optimised catalyst saves energy and time

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.: The new system to produce certain nitrogen compounds could make the manufacture of medicines and pesticides more efficient.

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20
Nov 2018
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How a crystal is solvated in water

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.: The solvation process is of fundamental importance for chemistry – but is very difficult to observe.

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14
Nov 2018
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Next step on the path towards an efficient biofuel cell

Nat. Comm.: Researchers have combined two concepts that make the system as efficient as precious metal catalysts.

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08
Nov 2018
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Metallic nanocatalysts imitate the structure of enzymes

JACS: In catalysis, nature is sometimes more efficient than artificial systems. Researchers have copied one of the tricks.

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