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Electrochemical method supports nitrogen circular economy

Imagine a world where industrial waste isn't just reduced, it's turned into something useful. This kind of circular economy is already in the works for carbon. Now, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed ...

3D-printing formula may transform future of foam

From seat cushions to mattresses to insulation, foam is everywhere—even if we don't always see it. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have fused chemistry with technology to create a 3D-printed foam that ...

Frontier molecular orbital theory aids single-atom catalyst design

Single-atom catalysts (SACs), with their excellent metal atom utilization and unique physicochemical properties, hold promise for broad applications, especially in heterogeneous catalysis and energy conversions. Essentially, ...

X-ray spectroscopy reveals unexpected proton attraction

Proton transfer in aqueous systems is a fundamental process occurring constantly around us. It involves a molecule losing a proton, which then associates with another molecule. Given its significance in fields such as electrochemistry, ...

Catalytic system turns biomass waste to renewable chemical stock

Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden, in collaboration with scientists from Finland, Vietnam, India, and Italy, have developed a catalytic system to convert lignin structures into highly valuable chemicals. This innovative ...

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