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Selective combustion provides energy-efficient alternative to remove pollutants from industrial processes
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have discovered a new method by which a catalyst can be used to selectively burn one molecule in a mixture of hydrocarbons, which are compounds made of hydrogen and carbon ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Plastic bottles easier to recycle with new degradable glue
A new type of adhesive that can be cleanly removed from plastic bottles and packaging before disposal could lead to better-quality recycled plastic, a new study has shown.
Polymers
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High-entropy MOF enables efficient deuterium separation for clean energy
A research team affiliated with UNIST has successfully developed a new porous material for the efficient separation of deuterium, a primary fuel for nuclear fusion. The team, jointly led by Professors Wonyoung Cho and Hyunchul ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Why weak-binding M–N–C catalysts defy expectations in oxygen reduction reactions
A new study has challenged conventional wisdom on oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts by uncovering a novel reaction pathway in weak-binding metal–nitrogen–carbon (M–N–C) single-atom catalysts (SACs). These ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Innovative epoxy resin combines fire safety, recyclability and high performance
Researchers at Sichuan University have developed a new type of epoxy resin that not only offers enhanced fire retardancy but is also recyclable and degradable, making it an ideal candidate for high-strength adhesives in various ...
Polymers
Feb 17, 2025
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Engineers create new glue that mimics mussels and mucus to prevent bacterial buildup
Within the animal kingdom, mussels are masters of underwater adhesion. The marine mollusks cluster atop rocks and along the bottoms of ships, and hold fast against the ocean's waves thanks to a gluey plaque they secrete through ...
Biochemistry
Feb 17, 2025
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Data-driven approach accelerates single-atom catalyst development for water purification
All humans need clean water to live. However, purifying water can be energy-intensive, and therefore there is great interest in improving this process. Researchers at Tohoku University have recently reported a strategy using ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 17, 2025
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Transition metal-free catalyst promises greener, efficient ammonia synthesis
As the world moves toward sustainability, the demand for efficient alternatives across industries continues to grow. Ammonia, a key chemical used in fertilizers, explosives, and various other products, is primarily synthesized ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 17, 2025
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Researchers create a new material from tree nuts with broad medical applications
A nut used in herbal tea has become a hydrogel perfect for a variety of biomedical uses in new research from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Engineering (UChicago PME) and UChicago Chemistry Department.
Biochemistry
Feb 17, 2025
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Scaling sustainable carbon fiber production: A breakthrough in lignin-based technology
Carbon fiber is a critical material for industries such as aerospace and automotive, prized for its strength and lightweight properties. However, traditional carbon fiber production relies on costly, petroleum-based materials, ...
Biochemistry
Feb 17, 2025
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Replacing trial and error: Molecular methods clear the way for faster and more cost-effective separations
The process of separating useful molecules from mixtures of other substances accounts for 15% of the nation's energy, emits 100 million tons of carbon dioxide and costs $4 billion annually.
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 14, 2025
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Novel catalyst enhances oxygen evolution reaction in acidic conditions to boost green hydrogen production
In a significant advancement for renewable energy technologies, a new catalyst has been developed that dramatically improves the efficiency and stability of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in acidic media, a critical ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 14, 2025
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New protocol streamlines preparation of alcohol-containing synthetic intermediates and bioactive compounds
Given that alcohol is the most frequent functional group found in bioactive natural products and marketed drugs, and is a versatile synthetic intermediate with a middle level of carbon oxidation state with massive synthetic ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 14, 2025
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Researchers surpass silkworm silk by taking a holistic approach
Dr. Ben Allardyce and Ph.D. candidate Mr. Martin Zaki from Deakin's Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) have delivered a world first in next-generation materials research. Silkworm silk is a protein-based fiber with mechanical ...
Polymers
Feb 13, 2025
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New 3D printing technique replicates nature's delicate fibers with precision
Researchers have been trying to find new ways to produce and replicate the various useful features observed in nature. Fine hairs and fibers, which are ubiquitous in nature, are useful for various applications ranging from ...
Polymers
Feb 13, 2025
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The einstein problem: Molecular chirality leads to unexpected aperiodic patterns on metal surfaces
Standing at the intersection between mathematics and the tiler's trade is the so-called einstein problem. Despite its name, this mathematical question has nothing to do with the Nobel Prize winner Albert Einstein. It asks: ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 13, 2025
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Transparent aluminum: Tiny acid droplets turn metal into glass-like material
Transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx), a real material despite its sci-fi name, is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, making it perfect for protective coatings on electronics, optical sensors, and solar panels. On the ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 13, 2025
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Unique five-atom bismuth ring synthesized
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have synthesized a Bi5⁻ ring, a molecule with five bismuth atoms, and stabilized it in a metal complex. Their discovery fills a gap in chemical knowledge and enables ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 13, 2025
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Liquid metal can mimic white blood cell behavior, including shape-shifting and obstacle navigation
Scientists led by Prof. Liu Jing from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have created a leukocyte-like liquid metallic entity that vividly simulates various leukocyte ...
Materials Science
Feb 12, 2025
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The first experimental observation of an exotic phase of water: Plastic ice VII
In everyday life, we typically encounter water in one of three familiar states—solid, liquid or gas. But there are in fact many more phases, some of which—predicted to exist at high temperature and pressure—are so strange ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 12, 2025
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