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Common catalyst works by cycling between two different forms, upending a long-held supposition
The process of catalysis—in which a material speeds up a chemical reaction—is crucial to the production of many of the chemicals used in our everyday lives. But even though these catalytic processes are widespread, researchers ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Electrochemical method supports nitrogen circular economy
Imagine a world where industrial waste isn't just reduced, it's turned into something useful. This kind of circular economy is already in the works for carbon. Now, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Frontier molecular orbital theory aids single-atom catalyst design
Single-atom catalysts (SACs), with their excellent metal atom utilization and unique physicochemical properties, hold promise for broad applications, especially in heterogeneous catalysis and energy conversions. Essentially, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 2, 2025
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Novel nuclear rocket fuel test could accelerate NASA's Mars mission
A team from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, joined by university students, recently traveled to The Ohio State University Research Reactor to conduct a novel experiment on nuclear thermal rocket ...
Materials Science
Apr 2, 2025
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3D-printing formula may transform future of foam
From seat cushions to mattresses to insulation, foam is everywhere—even if we don't always see it. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have fused chemistry with technology to create a 3D-printed foam that ...
Polymers
Apr 2, 2025
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Purification method removes PFAS from water while transforming waste into high-value graphene
Rice University researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called "forever chemicals."
Materials Science
Mar 31, 2025
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Real-time monitoring of advanced nuclear fuel now possible with new test bed
To meet energy demands and reestablish the nation's energy dominance, U.S. companies are developing several types of advanced reactors.
Materials Science
Mar 31, 2025
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3D printing method creates color-changing materials for smart textiles
In a leap forward for materials science, a multi-institutional team of researchers has developed a pioneering method of 3D printing cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers (CLCEs), enabling complex, color-changing responsive ...
Materials Science
Mar 31, 2025
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Chance discovery improves stability of bioelectronic material used in medical implants, computing and biosensors
A chance discovery led a team of scientists from Rice University, University of Cambridge and Stanford University to streamline the production of a material widely used in medical research and computing applications.
Polymers
Mar 31, 2025
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Palladium-liquid gallium catalyst transforms chemical manufacturing, boosting speed, safety and sustainability
A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable than ever before.
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 29, 2025
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Solar-powered system converts waste to ammonia and glycolic acid
A team of researchers from UNIST has developed a new technology that uses solar energy to produce ammonia and glycolic acid—an essential component in cosmetics—while eliminating carbon dioxide emissions.
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 28, 2025
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Nanofiltration system separates valuable industrial chemicals from cattle manure
A collaboration between chemical engineers and animal scientists has created a system for recovering valuable industrial chemicals from animal waste, representing a major step towards circularity and environmental sustainability.
Biochemistry
Mar 28, 2025
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AI model transforms material design by predicting and explaining synthesizability
A research team has successfully developed a technology that utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) to predict the synthesizability of novel materials and interpret the basis for such predictions. The team was led by Seoul ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 27, 2025
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Biomimetic adsorbent efficiently extracts uranium from seawater
The oceans hold an enormous amount of very diluted uranium that could potentially serve as a sustainable fuel source for nuclear power. But how can uranium be extracted quickly and efficiently from seawater?
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 27, 2025
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Cleaner fuels, greener industries: New approach synthesizes zeolites with diverse aluminum contents
A novel "zeolite blending" method has successfully produced CON-type zeolites with unprecedentedly high aluminum content, report researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo. By combining multiple zeolite precursors to ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 27, 2025
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Bizarre compounds of oxygen and carbon with explosive potential revealed
Skoltech researchers have theoretically investigated the wide range of molecules that oxygen and carbon atoms can form in addition to the well-known carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Compounds of oxygen and carbon are of ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 27, 2025
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New water microcleaners self-disperse, capture microplastics and float up for removal
In a new paper, researchers at North Carolina State University show proof of concept for a system that—in a single cycle—actively removes microplastics from water.
Polymers
Mar 26, 2025
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Light-based polymerization reaction refines 3D printing, achieving sub-millimeter resolution
Researchers at the UAB have developed a new chemical reaction to form solid polymeric networks using light (photocuring) which will allow the preparation of solid materials with controlled shapes measuring under a thousandth ...
Polymers
Mar 26, 2025
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A new method to recycle fluoride from long-lived PFAS chemicals
Oxford Chemistry researchers have developed a method to destroy fluorine-containing PFAS (sometimes labeled 'forever chemicals') while recovering their fluorine content for future use. The results have been published in Nature.
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 26, 2025
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Novel electrochemical fluorination method boosts hydrofluoroether production
Researchers in South Korea have developed a domestic technology for localizing an essential industrial raw material that was previously entirely imported from a specific global company.
Materials Science
Mar 26, 2025
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