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Double-pulse LIBS technology provides environmentally friendly analysis of deep-sea materials
The seabed contains large quantities of valuable minerals and metals that are urgently needed for modern technologies such as electric cars and wind turbines. However, discovering these deposits has so far been complicated. ...
Analytical Chemistry
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New catalyst transforms carbon dioxide from industrial emissions into commonly used chemicals
A low-cost, tin-based catalyst can selectively convert carbon dioxide to three widely produced chemicals—ethanol, acetic acid and formic acid.
Analytical Chemistry
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Researchers use hydrogel chemistry and microfabrication to miniaturize and integrate components into bioelectronics
Figuring out a better way to connect nerve cells to bioelectronics will be the next technological leap in health care, and the Neurobiological Interfaces Lab at Binghamton University is at the forefront of research on the ...
Polymers
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Researchers introduce programmable materials to help heal broken bones
Natural materials like bone, bird feathers and wood have an intelligent approach to physical stress distribution, despite their irregular architectures. However, the relationship between stress modulation and their structures ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Study shows alkyl-aromatic hybrid micelles can form from emergent umbrella-shaped molecules
Micelles assemble in water from amphiphilic molecules, composed of hydrophilic and hydrophobic frameworks. They can be found all around us, for example in soaps, detergents, and shampoos. Their main application is the water-solubilization ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 20, 2024
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Machine learning accelerates discovery of solar-cell perovskites
An EPFL research project has developed a method based on machine learning to quickly and accurately search large databases, leading to the discovery of 14 new materials for solar cells.
Analytical Chemistry
May 20, 2024
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Seeking stronger steel, systematic look at 120 combinations of alloy elements provides clues
Decarbonization of automobiles not only requires a shift from gasoline engines to electric motors, but also quality steel parts that help the motors run while lessening the weight of vehicles. High-performance steel materials ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 20, 2024
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Chemists develop new method for introducing fluorinated components into molecules
A team of chemists at the University of Münster has developed a synthesis method for the site-selective integration of the biologically relevant difluoromethyl group into pyridines.
Analytical Chemistry
May 17, 2024
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With the help of catalysts the chemical industry can be revolutionized and create a circular economy, say researchers
The chemical industry is a cornerstone of global development, driving innovation, and providing essential products that support our modern way of life.
Materials Science
May 17, 2024
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Chemists develop new method for making gamma chiral centers on simple carboxylic acids
Scripps Research chemists have accomplished a long-elusive feat in synthetic chemistry: the invention of a broadly useful method for constructing "gamma chiral centers" on simple starting compounds called carboxylic acids. ...
Biochemistry
May 17, 2024
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Experiment leads to material modified for use in solar-driven water splitting to produce hydrogen
Research conducted in Brazil at the Center for Development of Functional Materials (CDMF) and the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has developed a novel approach to the plasma treatment of antimony tri-selenide ...
Materials Science
May 16, 2024
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Thermoelectric materials approach boosts band convergence to avoid time-consuming trial-and-error approach
Thermoelectric materials could play an important role in the clean energy transition, as they can produce electricity from sources of heat that would otherwise go to waste without generating additional greenhouse gases or ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 16, 2024
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Customized production of antiviral coatings and cell culture surfaces
Special polymer coatings can confer functional properties to surfaces, for example, antiviral behavior. A team from the Department of Materials Science at Kiel University has now for the first time comprehensively compared ...
Polymers
May 16, 2024
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Ion swap dramatically improves performance of CO₂-defeating catalyst
A team of scientists led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has found an unconventional way to improve catalysts made of more than one material. The solution demonstrates a path to designing catalysts ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 16, 2024
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Researchers develop a detector for continuously monitoring toxic gases
Most systems used to detect toxic gases in industrial or domestic settings can be used only once, or at best a few times. Now, researchers at MIT have developed a detector that could provide continuous monitoring for the ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 16, 2024
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Accelerated discovery research unveils 21 novel materials for advanced organic solid-state laser technology
Organic solid-state lasers (OSLs) hold immense promise for a wide range of applications due to their flexibility, color tunability, and efficiency. However, they are difficult to make, and with over 150,000 possible experiments ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 16, 2024
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Shedding light on perovskite hydrides using a new deposition technique
Perovskites are currently a hot topic in materials science due to their remarkable properties and potential applications, including sustainable energy technologies, catalysis, and optoelectronics, to name a few.
Analytical Chemistry
May 16, 2024
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Nitrogen-doped carbon layers boost efficiency and stability of nickel catalysts at room temperature
A research team led by Wang Guozhong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences encapsulated metallic nickel in a nitrogen-doped carbon-silica composite (SiO2@Ni@NC) as a catalyst, which ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 16, 2024
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Data-driven model rapidly predicts dehydrogenation barriers in solid-state materials
Researchers have developed a data-driven model to predict the dehydrogenation barriers of magnesium hydride (MgH2), a promising material for solid-state hydrogen storage. This advancement holds significant potential for enhancing ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 16, 2024
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A novel multifunctional catalyst turns methane into valuable hydrocarbons
Methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming, is also an important source of energy and an essential chemical resource. When used as a chemical feedstock, methane is typically converted into ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 15, 2024
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