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Proven: Cereal Plants Absorb Nanoplastics

Using an advanced method, researchers at TU Graz and the Centre for Electron Microscopy have detected plastic in the roots of wheat plants. Whether the particles reach the ears of grain will be shown…

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CD Lab at TU Graz Incorporates Physics in Machine Learning

By combining physics-based methods with machine learning, a team at the Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems at TU Graz is developing models that deliver better results…

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Are Batteries Safe?

Energy storage systems are becoming increasingly important, powerful and widespread. However, this also means that the demands on their safety and durability are growing.

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Theresa Rienmüller and Robert Winkler Receive ERC Starting Grants

The two TU Graz researchers have been awarded the prestigious European funding prize of around 1.5 million euros each for their projects on improved therapy for traumatic brain injury and 3D…

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Light-active MOF films as a solution for future climate protection technologies

An international research team involving TU Graz has developed flexible MOF films that can bind and release carbon dioxide (CO₂) based on light and temperature stimuli – a promising approach for…

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Computer-Based Design for Custom Proteins

In the ERC project HelixMold, a team from TU Graz developed a method for the computer-based design of artificial proteins, with a focus on custom biocatalysts for pharmaceutical applications or the…

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Measuring Air Pollutants in Real Time: ERC Proof of Concept Grant for TU Graz Physicist

Birgitta Schultze-Bernhardt receives funding from the European Research Council for the development of a portable device that measures several pollutants simultaneously in a fraction of a second.

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Cellulose instead of Crude Oil: Team with Participation of TU Graz Develops Sustainable Foams

An international research team has developed certified biodegradable and recyclable multi-purpose foams.

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How Chemical Bonds Are Formed: Physicists Observe Energy Flow in Real Time

A new method combines helium droplets with ultrashort laser pulses to initiate chemical processes in a controlled manner. This provides insights into the transfer of energy and charge during the…

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New Method for Detecting Nanoplastics in Body Fluids

Together with the company BRAVE Analytics, researchers at TU Graz have developed a method for detecting nanoplastics in liquids and determining their composition.