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Platinum-based alloy catalyst can enhance methanol fuel cell efficiency and durability
Replacing traditional fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy sources is expected to solve environmental issues and alleviate the energy crisis. As a novel energy conversion device, fuel cells are capable of efficiently ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Molecular-level technique reveals a single catalytic grain do work in real time
A new way to watch catalytic reactions happen at the molecular level in real time could lead to better fundamental understanding and planning of the important reactions used in countless manufacturing processes every day.
Analytical Chemistry
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Flexible ammonia sensor detects gas with ultra-sensitivity and low cost
A research team has successfully developed the world's first ammonia (NH3) gas sensor based on a copper bromide (CuBr) film that can be fabricated through a simple solution process at low temperatures. The findings are published ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Turning pollution into fuel with record-breaking carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide conversion rates
What if we could transform harmful pollution into a helpful energy source? As we strive towards carbon neutrality, researching energy innovations that reduce pollution is crucial.
Analytical Chemistry
15 hours ago
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Scientists make water-repellent replacement for toxic 'forever chemicals'
A team of international scientists has invented a substitute for synthetic chemicals, called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), which are widely used in everyday products despite being hazardous to health and the environment.
Materials Science
15 hours ago
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Chatbot opens computational chemistry to nonexperts
Advanced computational software is streamlining quantum chemistry research by automating many of the processes of running molecular simulations. The complicated design of these software packages, however, often limits their ...
Analytical Chemistry
16 hours ago
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Nacre-like ceramic-metal composite achieves superior strength and mass-production potential
Mollusks possess sturdy protective shells, thanks to their internal nacre structure. Nacre, the natural nanocomposite, demonstrates outstanding mechanical properties through both high strength and high toughness. Nacre, therefore, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 7, 2025
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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
Apr 3, 2025
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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
Apr 3, 2025
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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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