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Male fertility exam at home
04 February 2010
First step towards microfluidic system for complete quality analysis of semen
Mercury detection in fish organs
04 February 2010
Trace levels of mercury in fish organs can be detected using a two-photon fluorescent probe
Issue 2 of Highlights in Chemical Technology now available
02 February 2010
Drawing together the best content from all RSC publications to highlight the latest applications and technological aspects of research
Interview: The beauty of fullerenes
26 January 2009
Nazario Martín talks about C60, the energy crisis and chemistry in Spain.
Neuron array advances toxicity testing
25 January 2010
Scientists in Germany propose a reliable in vitro assay for neurotoxicology testing, which could offer an alternative to animal testing
Printing solar panels
22 January 2010
Solar cells could become part of your coat or backpack thanks to flexible silicon technology developed by US scientists.
Exploiting nanotubes for electrochemical sensors
20 January 2010
A cheap and easy to make carbon nanotube-based composite material for electrochemical sensors has been developed by Chinese scientists
Circular chips study nerve cells
19 January 2010
Investigating neurodegenerative diseases using a circular microfluidic platform
Zwitterionic metal salt extractants
18 January 2010
Ligands that could allow recovery of industrially important metal ions have been developed by UK scientists
Enhancing catalytic activity
12 January 2010
Rare-earth metals increase hydrogen production from methane oxidation claim Chinese scientists
Minimising carbon dioxide emissions
06 January 2010
UK scientist demonstrate an integrated process to make energy and cyclic carbonates from methane combustion
Inorganic chromophore fuels reactions
22 December 2009
Binuclear redox centres absorb across the visible spectrum
Interview: At home with microfluidics
16 December 2009
Andrew deMello discusses lab-on-a-chip devices, the changing face of medicine and spin-out companies
Bright self-cleaning surfaces inspired by nature
11 December 2009
Chinese scientists describe a simple method to create colourful and water-repellent surfaces
Lab on a piece of paper
03 December 2009
A cheap and disposable microfluidic device can test if water is safe to drink
