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new machine learning model for molecular simulations
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (408+ words) This research was published in Communications Chemistry. Unprecedented robustness of physicsinformed atomic energy models at and beyond room temperature Machine'learned potentials (MLPs) are widely used to approximate quantum mechanical behaviour in molecules, but most existing models become unstable when molecules…...
Light-activated material offers new approach to carbon dioxide conversion
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (475+ words) Scientists have developed a new material that can use sunlight and water to convert carbon dioxide (CO) into carbon monoxide (CO) " a key building block for making fuels, plastics, pharmaceuticals and other everyday chemicals. The finding, led by The University…...
Manchester graphene startup wins global water prize
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (209+ words) A pioneering graphene-based technology developed at The University of Manchester has won a major international award for tackling global water challenges.HollowgrafLtd, astartupfrom theNational Graphene Institute, has been named a winner of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW)…...
Four University colleagues win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (387+ words) Four University of Manchester colleagues have been honoured by the Royal Society of Chemistry for their outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences. Professor Igor Larrosa has been selected to receive the Robert Robinson Prize, while Professor Perdita Barran is one…...
Developing Graphene Membranes for Efficient Desalination
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (143+ words) An error occurred while preparing your download The University of Manchester is part of the EU-funded AQUASOL project, working to address global water scarcity through renewable energy-powered desalination. Desalination of seawater and brackish water is one of the essential solutions…...