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Alexis Belessiotis-Richards

Alexis Belessiotis-Richards is a PhD student contributor to Physics World. Alexis is based at Imperial College London and University College London as part of the CDT in advanced characterization of materials. His PhD focuses on characterizing and modelling the bio-nano interface using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulations. Alexis enjoys canoeing and drinking coffee in his spare time.

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Entropy and electrostatics help disordered proteins sense curvature

Chain entropy and electrostatic repulsion compete to allow disordered proteins to find curved membranes

Complex tooth development is explained by simple diffusion-limited growth

A new computational model can predict the growth of mammalian tooth enamel

Water molecules flip during potential switch

Researchers probe the orientation of the water layers at electrochemical interfaces to better understand electrode behaviour

Salt and water cut ceramic processing costs

Researchers protect sensitive materials during high-temperature processing using a molten salt bath

Room-temperature cycling cools down strengthening in aluminium alloys

Researchers discover a low-temperature method that could replace century-old high-temperature strengthening techniques

Researchers identify the dissociation mechanism for hydrogen. Credit: Alexis Belessiotis-Richards

Hydrogen dissociation on impact settles catalysis debate

Researchers uncover the exact mechanism by which hydrogen gas molecules are split on platinum surfaces

Material properties controlled by genetic engineering. Credit: Chao Zhong

3D printing and genetic engineering bring biofilms to life

Researchers produce self-regenerating living hydrogels with customizable properties

Microscopic materials hint at the origin of phagocytosis

Studying the interface of cells with microscopic materials points to an ancient Moesin-based phagocytosis pathway

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