Materials Science
New method in the fight against forever chemicals
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new way to break down a dangerous subgroup of PFAS known as PFOS. With the help of nanoparticles and ultrasound, piezocatalysis could offer an effective alternative to existing processes in the future.
New technologies for resource-efficient construction developed to market readiness
TechTransfer
Empa
A digitally manufactured staircase that winds its way up to the second floor. A wafer-thin, perforated concrete ceiling that absorbs sound. Floor and wall materials made from recycled waste. The latest unit in the NEST research and innovation building at Empa is a beacon for material-saving and energy-efficient construction technologies. The STEP2 unit is officially opened today.
Running without air resistance
Research
ETH Zurich
A newly developed airshield supports track and field athletes such as Mujinga Kambundji with overspeed training.
Innovative battery design: more energy and less environmental impact
Research
ETH Zurich
A new electrolyte design for lithium metal batteries could significantly boost the range of electric vehicles. Researchers at ETH Zurich have radically reduced the amount of environmentally harmful fluorine required to stabilise these batteries.
An alternative way to manipulate quantum states
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers at ETH Zurich have shown that quantum states of single electron spins can be controlled by currents of electrons whose spins are evenly aligned. In the future, this method could be used in electronic circuit elements.
The mystery of cathodic corrosion protection clarified
Research
ETH Zurich
Cathodic corrosion protection is a widely used technique for protecting steel-based infrastructure from corrosion. ETH researchers have now clarified the detailed mechanisms involved, thereby resolving a controversial issue that had preoccupied the engineering community for decades.
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