March 19, 2025 Biology, genomics

Enhancing the stability of DNA: a new era for nucleic acid preservation

Preserving the structural integrity of DNA is crucial in many fields of biology…
March 14, 2025 nanotechnologies, photonics

Enhancing chemical stability in porous materials: from metal-organic frameworks to robust oriented polymers

Due to their unique structural properties, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising materials for…
March 4, 2025 Materials Sciences

The role of oxygen vacancies in ferroelectric zirconia thin films

In the latest years, defect engineering provided a powerful tool for tailoring nanomaterials for…
February 26, 2025 batteries, Energy

X-ray techniques describe modifications in the cathode material of aqueous Zn-ion batteries

Zinc-ion batteries in aqueous battery systems (AZIBs) are attracting an increasing interest in…
February 14, 2025 Biology, genome

NMR analyses shed light on non-canonical 3D DNA structures

It is well known that, in addition to the famous double helix structure…
January 30, 2025 Energy, hydrogen

Understanding metals interactions in electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen

Hydrogen produced through water electrolysis is a promising CO2 emissions-free alternative to fossil fuels.…
January 27, 2025 batteries, Energy

Scientists exploited NMR to study sodium structures and dynamics for next generation batteries

Sodium-ion batteries represent a safer, more ecological and efficient alternative to conventional ones.…
January 3, 2025 Chemistry

From crime scene to research lab: advanced characterisation techniques applied to forensic science

Antihistamines, drugs which are crucial to prevent or mitigate allergy-related reactions, can cause…