Synthesis of colloidal PbS nanosheets in a three-neck flask as it has been performed e.g. in T. Bielewicz et al. "Tailoring the height of ultrathin PbS nanosheets and their application as field-effect transistors", Small 11 (2015) 826.

Animation of a setup for the synthesis of colloidal nanoparticles, as it has been used for the synthesis of cadmium selenide nanoparticles e.g. in M. Meyns et al. "Shape evolution of CdSe nanoparticles controlled by halogen compounds", Chem. Mater. 26 (2014) 1813.

Whey from cheese production and other agricultural waste can be a valuable raw material for new biodegradable plastic. A European research project is working on using these bi-products in laminated cardboard, food packaging and even bricks. euronews knowledge brings you a fresh mix of the world's most interesting know-hows, directly from space and sci-tech experts.

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