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For the first time, researchers at TU Wien have successfully observed the operating principle of so-called promoters in a catalytic reaction in…

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Researchers at TU Wien discover excellent thermoelectric properties of nickel-gold alloys. These can be used to efficiently convert heat into…

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The carbon material graphene has excellent electronic properties. But are they also stable enough to be useful in practice? Calculations from TU Wien…

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Clean drinking water is essential. Therefore, an international research team led by Dominik Eder has now shown how groundwater can be efficiently…

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If one converts CO2 into synthesis gas, a valuable starting material for the chemical industry can be obtained. Researchers at TU Wien show how this…