Understanding the forces that regulate crystallization by particle attachment

Understanding the forces that regulate crystallization by particle attachment

A complex interplay of energetics and dynamics governs the behavior of nanocrystals in solution. These dynamics are usually interpreted in terms of the theory developed by Derjaguin, Landau, Verwey, and Overbeek (DVLO), and understanding these forces is particularly important for controlling oriented attachment (OA), where individual nanocrystals fuse together in specific alignments. A complex interplay of…

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NASA, EPA tackle NO₂  air pollution in overburdened communities

NASA, EPA tackle NO₂ air pollution in overburdened communities

For the first time, NASA data about nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a harmful air pollutant, is available on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) widely used Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (EJScreen). This update marks a crucial step in addressing air quality disparities in overburdened communities across the United States. For the first time, NASA data about…

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Calculating faster: Coupling AI with fundamental physics

Calculating faster: Coupling AI with fundamental physics

Atoms are complex quantum systems consisting of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons. When multiple atoms come together to form a molecule, the electrons of the constituent atoms interact in a complicated manner, making the computer simulation of molecules one of the hardest problems in modern science. Atoms are complex quantum systems consisting…

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