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Researchers have mapped the complex coordination chemistry governing tin-based semiconductor inks, identifying how ligand strength dictates crystal structure. By employing a specific zwitterionic ligand strategy, the team achieved stable, high-performance nanocrystals without toxic lead.
By Gahlot, Kraft, Pérez‐Escribano, Todosia, Ravin, Calbo, Protesescu
Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen behind late blight, continues to devastate potato and tomato crops globally, posing a significant risk to food security. Its unique biology and rapid adaptation mechanisms consistently challenge current control measures. This highlights a need for innovative, multidisciplinary strategies integrating cutting-edge technologies to develop sustainable management.
By Wang, Li, Zhao, Wang, Fan, Dong, Yang, Zhan
Researchers analysing juvenile fish across French estuaries have discovered that local environments imprint unique zinc isotope signatures on marine life. This finding indicates that chemical 'fingerprints' can effectively track pollution sources and reveal the ecological history of individual fish.
By Araújo, Jeong, Vivion, Brind’Amour, Lebigre, Drogou, Freydier, Godfrin, Aminot, Ra, Chouvelon