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MAX phases boost electrocatalytic biomass upgrading
Biomass is among the most abundant renewable resources on Earth. Through catalytic conversion, biomass can upgrade into a series of fuels and chemicals which can substitute traditional fossil resources, thus playing a crucial ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Mechanism of cobalt–manganese catalysts deciphered
Conventional catalysts for hydrogen production via water electrolysis usually contain precious metals and are expensive. However, cheaper alternatives have been developed, for example cobalt–manganese catalysts. They have ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 16, 2024
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Synthetic molecular switch enables 'painting' with natural light
Liquid crystals exist in a phase of their own. They can flow like liquids, but because their molecules are arranged in a somewhat orderly way, they can be easily manipulated to reflect light. This flexibility has made liquid ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 16, 2024
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Photoswitching molecules allow writing by irradiation or heat and erasing by visible light
In this age of cloud storage, few people are backing up data on CD-RWs. The technology to rewrite data on compact disks was made possible by phase-change materials altered by the light and heat of lasers, though this had ...
Materials Science
Oct 16, 2024
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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
Oct 15, 2024
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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
Oct 15, 2024
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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
Oct 15, 2024
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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
Oct 15, 2024
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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
Oct 15, 2024
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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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