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Tröger's base derived 3D-porous aromatic frameworks for near-unity selectivity of CO2 photoconversion
The global energy crisis is exacerbated by the continuous consumption of fossil fuels during the rapid development of modern industries. In addition, the survival and development of human beings is also being seriously affected ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Researchers reveal origins of zirconium nitride's superior performance
A group of researchers have unraveled the mysteries behind a recently identified material—zirconium nitride (ZrN)—that helps power clean energy reactions. Their proposed framework will help future designs for transition ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Ultrathin films achieve record hydrogen-nitrogen separation
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials that contain nano-sized pores. These pores give MOFs record-breaking internal surface areas, which make them extremely versatile for a number of applications: separating ...
Materials Science
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Turning mixed plastic into useful chemicals
Almost 80% of plastic in the waste stream ends up in landfills or accumulates in the environment. Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have developed a technology that converts a conventionally unrecyclable mixture of ...
Polymers
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How do zeolite-encapsulated metal catalysts act on hydrogen-related catalytic reactions?
Zeolites encapsulated metal and metal oxide species (regarded as metal@zeolite) are an important type of heterogeneous catalyst. They give performances that steadily outperform the traditional supported catalysts in many ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Recent advances in nickel-based catalysts for electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide
In a paper published in Advanced Sensor and Energy Materials, an international team of scientists reviewed recent advances in nickel-based catalysts for electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide. The relevant CO2RR mechanisms ...
Analytical Chemistry
20 hours ago
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New self-cleaning membranes developed by researchers dramatically improve efficiency of desalination technologies
A team of NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers has developed a new kind of self-cleaning, hybrid membrane that provides a solution that overcomes significant challenges that have, until now, limited desalination technologies.
Polymers
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High-energy-density chemical fuel powers bug-sized robots to leap, lift and race
Cornell researchers combined soft microactuators with high-energy-density chemical fuel to create an insect-scale quadrupedal robot that is powered by combustion and can outrace, outlift, outflex and outleap its electric-driven ...
Materials Science
Sep 20, 2023
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Researchers unveil new flexible adhesive with exceptional recovery and adhesion properties for electronic devices
The rapid advancements in flexible electronic technology have led to the emergence of innovative devices such as foldable displays, wearables, e-skin, and medical devices. These breakthroughs have created a growing demand ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 19, 2023
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Zero-waste synthesis of new supramolecular materials with remarkable mechanical properties
Researchers from Japan have unlocked the potential of tannic acid and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene oxide by using them to synthesize strong and smart supramolecular gels in a zero-waste process. These gels exhibit ...
Polymers
Sep 19, 2023
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Team develops novel ligands for transition-metal catalysis of photoreactions
Transition metals form catalytic complexes that can speed up various chemical processes, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals as well as various pigments, dyes, and laboratory reagents like sulfuric acid. The use ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 19, 2023
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A mysterious blue molecule will help make better use of light energy
Researchers at IOCB Prague are the first to describe the causes of the behavior of one of the fundamental aromatic molecules, which fascinates the scientific world not only with its blue color but also with other unusual ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 19, 2023
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Researchers develop standards to help eliminate 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foams
In movies, when we see fiery car crashes or flaming planes on runways, we know they are not real. But in the real world, fuel fires must be quenched with special kinds of chemicals, and the ones that have been most commonly ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 18, 2023
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Scientists develop self-healing elastomer for flexible electronics
Scientists in China have fabricated a high-strength elastomer with self-healing properties. The polymer has significant potential in the field of flexible electronic devices.
Polymers
Sep 18, 2023
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Synthesizing a 2D copper-based complex and expanding it into a 3D structure to explore its applications
A research group has synthesized a 2D copper-based complex and expanded it into a 3D structure by adding H4SiW12O40 and rare earth metal. Through this synthesis method the team obtained three isostructural 3d−4f metal-incorporated ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 18, 2023
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A thermal processable, self-healing, and fully bio-based starch plastic
The transfer of plastic waste from land to oceans and its subsequent accumulation within the food chain poses a major threat to both the environment and human health. Consequently, the development of renewable, low-cost and ...
Polymers
Sep 18, 2023
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Improving the properties of sweeteners for enhanced thermal energy storage
As we seek more efficient utilization of waste thermal energy, use of "phase change materials (PCMs)" is a good option. PCMs have a large latent heat capacity and the ability to store-and-release heat as they change from ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 18, 2023
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Step change in upconversion the key to clean water, green energy and futuristic medicine
Achieving photochemical upconversion in a solid state is a step closer to reality, thanks to a new technique that could unlock vital innovations in renewable energy, water purification and advanced health care.
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 18, 2023
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Researchers propose novel paradigm of metal electron-shuttle catalysis
Professor Huang Hanmin's research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed a new paradigm of metal electron-shuttle catalysis, which has been pioneeringly ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 18, 2023
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Innovative catalyst advances acidic water splitting technology
Researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, have made a significant breakthrough in electrocatalytic water splitting, a key technology for converting ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 18, 2023
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