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New research could extend the lifetime of key carbon-capture materials
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) on the stability ...
Analytical Chemistry
17 hours ago
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'Tamed' molecules for more sustainable catalysts: Chemists succeed in synthesizing a spectacular gallium compound
Catalysts play an important role in the manufacture of many products that we encounter in everyday life—for example in cars for exhaust gas purification or in the chemical industry in the production of fertilizers. Catalysts ...
Analytical Chemistry
23 hours ago
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Semimetal-induced covalency achieves high-efficiency electrocatalysis for platinum intermetallic compounds
Compared with other types of batteries, proton exchange membrane fuel cells have the advantages of high discharge power and no pollution, which is also an important carrier for hydrogen energy conversion and utilization. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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Researcher develops low-sugar ice cream with smooth texture
Wageningen researcher Qi Wang has developed a new variant of low-sugar ice cream that mimics the texture and melting properties of traditional ice cream. By replacing half of the sugar with broken-down proteins or the sweetener ...
Materials Science
Sep 25, 2024
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A solar-assisted two-stage catalytic membrane reactor for CO₂ splitting
As major greenhouse gases, CO2 and CH4 are the primary drivers of climate change. Hence, utilizing CO2 and CH4 as feedstocks for the synthesis of value-added chemicals offers significant economic and environmental benefits. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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Sustainable metal-recycling method reduces cost and greenhouse gas emissions
A research team led by Rice University's James Tour has developed a method to recycle valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently while significantly reducing the environmental impact typically associated with ...
Materials Science
Sep 25, 2024
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Electron backscatter diffraction elucidates the microstructure of alkali metals deposited in a battery
Lithium and sodium metal anodes play a crucial role in the further development of high-performance solid-state batteries. In order to favorably influence the electrochemical properties of these highly reactive alkali metals, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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Scientists discover electrolyte composition-dependent CO₂ reduction selectivity with an MOF catalyst
Electrochemical reduction of CO2 has long been viewed as a promising approach to utilize CO2. Selective generation is an important topic, but most efforts on controlling product selectivity have been devoted to catalyst design ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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Discovery of a stable single-electron covalent bond between two carbon atoms validates a century-old theory
Covalent bonds, in which two atoms are bound together by sharing a pair of electrons, form the scaffolding that underpins the majority of organic compounds. In 1931, the Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling suggested that covalent ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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Sustainable catalysts efficiently break down pharmaceuticals in polluted waters
Carnegie Mellon University scientists have found that an environmentally friendly process involving a TAML catalyst and hydrogen peroxide effectively degrades several antibiotics and other drugs found in municipal secondary ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass
Achieving carbon neutrality requires the effective use of renewable biomass. In the production of biodiesel, for instance, glycerol is generated as a major byproduct. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 24, 2024
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Low-temperature ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion achieved by applying an electric field
Hydrogen gas, owing to its high energy density and carbon-free nature, is gaining much attention as the energy source for a green and sustainable future. Despite being the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen is ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 24, 2024
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Researchers enhance CO₂ photoreduction with new metal-organic framework
Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into C2 products is an important process in the quest to address the energy crisis and achieve carbon neutrality. However, generating C2 products is challenging due to the sluggish multi-electron ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 23, 2024
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Impact of bimetallic synergies on Mo-doping NiFeOOH
The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a vital yet challenging process in water splitting, requiring a four-electron transfer that often suffers from slow reaction kinetics. Noble metal-based oxides, such as RuO2 and IrO2, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 23, 2024
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Research explores organic semiconductor materials for sustainable temperature sensors
New research into organic semiconductor materials, led by the University of St Andrews, paves the way for more sustainable temperature sensors for use in everyday technology.
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 23, 2024
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From pollution to power: Merging wastewater treatment and energy generation with capacitive MFC innovations
Imagine standing on the edge of a new frontier, where waste—something we often view as a problem—becomes the solution. We live in a world that needs innovation, where environmental challenges demand a sustainable approach, ...
Material scientists develop porous Si₃N₄ ceramics with uniform, fine structures
Radomes and wave-transmitting antenna windows are critical structural components in aircraft, protecting radar antennas from external interference while ensuring reliable communication. Currently, the most widely used wave-transmitting ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 20, 2024
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Schottky junction catalysts boost hydrogen production with non-precious metals in water electrolysis
Electricity-driven water electrolysis has garnered notable attention as an environmentally friendly method for hydrogen production, with high-purity hydrogen being crucial for addressing the energy crisis. Nonetheless, water ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 19, 2024
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Researchers achieve aluminum molecular ring-based rotaxane and polyrotaxane
Rotaxanes have garnered interest for their unique structures consisting of mechanically interlocked axles and macrocycles. Numerous organic macrocycles have been employed to construct rotaxanes, including crown ether, cyclobis(paraquat-p-phenylene), ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 19, 2024
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When ions go hiking: New insights into solvation kinetics at electrocatalyst surfaces
The ion's pathway is strongly influenced by a process that is ubiquitous across bio- and electrochemistry: ions need to reorganize their solvation shell before they can intercalate into battery cathodes, enter ion channels ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 19, 2024
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