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Michelin, the CNRS, and the University of Strasbourg are joining forces to develop innovative nanofibrous materials

How to manipulate a fibre that is 100 times thinner than a strand of hair? Manipulating nanofibers during their deposition via a kind of "electrostatic weaving", such is the goal of the…

Developing silicones that are friendlier toward health and the environment

Polysiloxanes, the scientific name for silicones, possess exceptional properties, and are used in numerous fields ranging from cosmetics to aerospace. They are absolutely everywhere!…

New molecule to target and eradicate cancer cells with light

Used primarily for treating certain cancers, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is relatively noninvasive. It relies on photosensitizers, molecules that, after being excited by light, transfer…