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Novel photocatalyst achieves 98% degradation efficiency of BPA under visible light
Photocatalysts can effectively utilize solar energy to degrade organic pollutants, presenting significant application potential in water treatment. However, the ultrafast recombination of photogenerated carriers has severely ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Novel thermosensitive hydrogel-based fluorescence probe offers fast detection of nitrite
Nitrite (NO₂⁻) is commonly used as a food additive, but when ingested, it can harm the body's oxygen transport system. The World Health Organization limits NO₂⁻ to 1.0 mg/L in drinking water and 30 mg/kg in meat products. ...
Analytical Chemistry
17 hours ago
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Controlling hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity via electron beam-assisted coating technology
Accurate regulation of surface hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity is crucial for various industrial applications, but current methods often lack stability, precision, and scalability. A team of scientists has introduced an ...
Analytical Chemistry
20 hours ago
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Scientists apply ancient construction methods to help fabricate modern microparticles
Inspired by the ancient East Asian method of constructing wooden structures using a "tongue and groove" technique, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have developed a new approach to fabricating ...
Materials Science
22 hours ago
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Light broadens the scope of alkene synthesis
Chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a straightforward method to convert common chemicals like carboxylic acids, alcohols, and alkanes directly into valuable alkenes.
Analytical Chemistry
23 hours ago
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Researchers develop efficient paired electrolysis system to produce formic acid from CO₂ and methanol feedstocks
In a study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, researchers developed an acid/alkali asymmetric electrolyzer for acidic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) coupled with alkaline methanol electrooxidation (MOR) ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 14, 2024
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New technologies could help destroy persistent 'forever chemicals'
Scientists and engineers are developing new ways to destroy per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) efficiently and sustainably. This class of chemicals is known as "forever chemicals" because PFAS persist and accumulate ...
Materials Science
Oct 14, 2024
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New insights into grain boundary kinetics challenge traditional views
Researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), in collaboration with experts from local and overseas universities, have reshaped scientists' fundamental understanding of the kinetic processes in crystalline materials, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 14, 2024
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Ammonia fuel cells see performance gains with new catalyst layer
The pursuit of clean and efficient energy conversion technologies has led to significant advancements in fuel cell research. A study conducted at Fuzhou University and published in Frontiers in Energy, presents a novel approach ...
Materials Science
Oct 14, 2024
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Study unveils cobalt(III) reaction mechanism with nitriles, opening pathways for drug development
A research team led by Professor Jaeheung Cho from the Department of Chemistry at UNIST has published a study in the Journal of the American Chemical Society reporting the reaction mechanism of cobalt(III)-based metal complexes ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 11, 2024
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New plant-based glitter shows no harm to soil organisms
Plastic pollution is everywhere. Each year, over 368 million metric tons of plastics are produced with over 13 million metric tons of it ending up in the soil where it can be toxic to wildlife.
Materials Science
Oct 11, 2024
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Researchers regulate microenvironment in boron-imidazolate frameworks to enhance CO₂ electroreduction to C₂H₄
Crystalline boron imidazolate frameworks (BIFs) are a lightweight zeolite-like metal-organic framework (MOF) developed to simulate the zeolite molecular sieve structure. BIFs contain both covalent bonds (B–N) and metal ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 10, 2024
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Uncrackable: Scorpions and sponges inspire sustainable design
Humans are by no means alone in the search for more sustainable materials. Nature, too, has been "working" on the problem of sustainability, and it's been at it for a great deal longer. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 10, 2024
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Innovative approach to catalytic alkane activation offers new chemical pathways
Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have made a significant breakthrough in organic chemistry by developing a novel method to activate alkanes, which are compounds that play a crucial role in the chemical industry. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 10, 2024
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Spectroscopy study determines how catalysts remove dangerous nitrogen oxides
Catalysts belonging to the zeolite family help to remove toxic nitrogen oxides from industrial emissions. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have now discovered that their complex nano porous structure is crucial. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 10, 2024
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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
Oct 10, 2024
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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
Oct 9, 2024
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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
Oct 9, 2024
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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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