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Inspired by Spider-Man, researchers recreate web-slinging technology
Every kid who has read a comic book or watched a Spider-Man movie has tried to imagine what it would be like to shoot a web from their wrist, fly over streets, and pin down villains. Researchers at Tufts University took those ...
Materials Science
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Unveiling a new technique for preparing ionic liquid-based membranes for mixture separation
Separating mixtures into their constituent substances is essential in many fields. For example, mixture separation plays a key role in the petrochemical industry, as well as in chemical purification and synthesis plants. ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Low-temperature synthesis technique uses upcycled textile waste to create green, safe waterproof coating
A new technique could create waterproof coatings for clothes from discarded textiles—far safer for humans and the environment than current coatings, which are typically made with harsh chemicals and carcinogens.
Polymers
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Researchers discover atomic-level mechanism in polycrystalline materials
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and other international institutions have for the first time achieved atomic-scale observations of grain rotation in polycrystalline materials. Widely used in electronic ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 9, 2024
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Octopus-inspired adhesive works well in wet conditions
In research published in Advanced Science, investigators drew inspiration from the octopus to develop an adhesive that achieves strong attachment and controlled release on varied substrates in wet and underwater environments. ...
Materials Science
Oct 9, 2024
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Iron catalyst study provides insights into ammonia decomposition
Using ammonia is regarded as a promising method of transporting hydrogen. However, an efficient process is also needed to convert it back into hydrogen and nitrogen.
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 8, 2024
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Residual impurities affect the stability of hydrogen atoms in irradiated gibbsite: Study
During Cold War-era plutonium production at what is now the Department of Energy's Hanford Site in Washington State, aluminum was used extensively as fuel cladding material. The waste products generated by fuel processing ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 8, 2024
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Efficient way to hydrogenate nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds developed
Successful reduction of the chemical manufacturing industry's environmental impact relies on finding a greener way to make the chemical building blocks for common and massively consumed compounds.
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 7, 2024
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Novel cocatalyst method enhances water splitting efficiency
Scientists are urgently searching for clean fuel sources—such as hydrogen—to aid in the move toward carbon neutrality. A breakthrough for improving the efficiency of the photocatalytic reaction that splits water into ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 7, 2024
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Biomass-derived single-atom catalysts show promise for sustainable chemical production
The quest for sustainable chemical production has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of biomass-derived single-atom catalysts (SACs) by a team of researchers at Monash University. Led by Adrian Chun Minh ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 7, 2024
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Systematic review uncovers 299 alternative substrates for bacterial cellulose production
In a significant advancement for sustainable industrial practices, a team of international researchers have conducted a systematic review, uncovering 299 alternative substrates across 12 industries for the production of bacterial ...
Biochemistry
Oct 7, 2024
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Seawater as a retting agent: A sustainable method for extracting banana fibers
In a recent study, researchers explored the use of seawater as a retting agent for banana pseudo-stems, achieving an efficient extraction of natural fibers while conserving freshwater resources. The paper is published in ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 7, 2024
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Exploring non-wood cellulose fibers for sustainable textiles
In a world increasingly aware of environmental footprints, the textile industry stands at a crossroads, tasked with the challenge of sustainability. A recent study by a team of researchers at North Carolina State University ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 7, 2024
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Hydrogen bonding discovery could transform the use of glowing properties in organic materials
New research from the University of St Andrews has uncovered how hydrogen bonds can enhance the phosphorescence efficiency and versatility of organic luminescent materials, potentially transforming fields such as imaging, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 7, 2024
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Material informatics aids in developing high-performance solid electrolytes for rechargeable batteries
The surge in the adoption of renewable energy, coupled with the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market in recent years has significantly increased the demand for high-performance, all-solid-state batteries.
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 7, 2024
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Chemists use light to replace an oxygen atom with a nitrogen atom in a molecule
A team of chemists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has succeeded in pulling an oxygen atom from a molecule and replacing it with a nitrogen atom. In their study, published in the journal Science, ...
New polymer design breaks the tradeoff between toughness and recyclability
Plastics underpin much of modern life—areas like medicine, technology, and food safety would be unrecognizable without plastics and their useful properties. However, the toughness of plastics, which is often desirable, ...
Polymers
Oct 7, 2024
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Innovative method targets removal of PFAS from wastewater
Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have pioneered an innovative method to tackle one of the world's most persistent environmental threats—toxic chemicals in global water supplies.
Materials Science
Oct 4, 2024
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Improving fumaric acid production efficiency through a 'more haste, less speed' strategy
As plastic waste continues to build up faster than it can decompose, the need for biodegradable solutions is evident. Previously, Professor Yutaka Amao and his team at Osaka Metropolitan University's Research Center for Artificial ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 4, 2024
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New software facilitates molecular box designs for the encapsulation and release of drugs
A team from the Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM) at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the University of Oxford have developed new software that, among many other applications, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 4, 2024
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A solar-assisted two-stage catalytic membrane reactor for CO₂ splitting
